Egg donation
Egg Donation
Egg donation is a process where an egg, or oocyte, is removed from a female donor and donated to another woman to assist in the process of reproduction. This is often used in assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedures such as In Vitro Fertilization (IVF).
Pronunciation
Egg Donation: /ɛɡ doʊˈneɪʃən/
Etymology
The term "egg donation" is derived from the English words "egg" (from Old Norse 'egg'), referring to the female reproductive cell, and "donation" (from Latin 'donatio'), meaning the act of giving.
Process
The process of egg donation involves several steps. The donor undergoes hormonal stimulation to encourage the ovaries to produce multiple eggs. These eggs are then retrieved in a minor surgical procedure. The retrieved eggs are then fertilized in a laboratory setting, typically through a process known as Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI). The resulting embryos are then transferred to the recipient's uterus.
Related Terms
- Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART): A group of procedures used to treat infertility. Egg donation is often used in ART procedures.
- In Vitro Fertilization (IVF): A process of fertilization where an egg is combined with sperm outside the body, in vitro. Egg donation can be used in IVF procedures.
- Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI): A procedure in which a single sperm is injected directly into an egg. This technique is often used in conjunction with egg donation.
- Oocyte: The medical term for a female egg cell.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Egg donation
- Wikipedia's article - Egg donation
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