Egg/Sperm Donation and In Vitro Fertilization

Egg and sperm donation involves providing reproductive cells to assist individuals or couples facing infertility. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a process where eggs are retrieved from a woman's ovaries and fertilized with sperm in a laboratory. The resulting embryos are then implanted in the uterus, aiming for pregnancy. Donors may be anonymous or known, and both processes can help people create families when natural conception isn’t possible. Egg and sperm donation expand the options for those with fertility challenges, including single individuals, same-sex couples, and couples facing medical issues.