Sperm Donation
What is Sperm Donation?
Sperm donation or sperm transplantation is a method of in vitro fertilization (IVF) using donor sperm in cases where there is no sperm production (azoospermia) due to any congenital or acquired cause, and in cases where the use of the sperm cells of the father-to-be poses a risk (genetic disease or infectious disease).
The chances of success in IVF with sperm donation vary depending on the age of the expectant mother, egg reserve and embryo quality. This success also varies between centers and the role of the embryology laboratory is of great importance. Sometimes couples who are going to try Micro-TESE, TESA and TESE for the last time choose Cyprus and have the chance to benefit from sperm banks immediately in case of no sperm. In this way, an advantage is provided in terms of time and cost, and the inconvenience of this process is not experienced again.
IVF Treatment with Sperm Donation
a treatment plan is prepared for the expectant mother who is deemed suitable for this treatment method in line with the examinations, tests and examinations. If the planned treatment period is very important for the expectant parents, oral contraceptives are used as a pre-treatment and negative developments such as cysts are prevented. In this way, the ground is prepared for the definitive start of the actual treatment.
The treatment is started on the 2nd or 3rd day of the expectant mother’s menstruation. If there are no conditions such as asynchronous egg development, cysts, etc. as a result of the examination, treatment is preferably started by performing hormone tests such as Estradiol-Lh-Progesterone. A treatment protocol is determined according to the age, weight and egg reserve of the expectant mother. The most preferred protocol is the antagonist protocol known as the short protocol. In this protocol, egg enlarging and multiplying hormone injections are started at the dose deemed appropriate. This treatment, which lasts approximately 9-15 days, is completed by performing ultrasound every 2-3 days and checking hormones according to the situation.
It is also possible to have examinations in your country of residence. You can be under the control of your own doctor or a doctor we recommend.
When the eggs reach a sufficient number and size (18-20 mm), a hatching needle is given and egg collection is planned after 34-36 hours
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The last needle of the trial is the hcg needle, known as the hatching needle. The day and time of the injection is very important and affects the success of the treatment. The time difference between countries should also be taken into consideration when determining the time of the injection. In cases where more than 20 follicles develop in the ovaries and the E2 (estrogen) hormone is 3000 or more, a special ligation needle is used to prevent the development of the complication known as OHSS. OHSS (Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome) is a very serious complication in which the ovaries are overgrown and fluid outflows out of the veins. B In this case, the embryos are frozen and planned to be transferred in the following months.
Generally, the journey to Cyprus is from the morning of the hatching injection, i.e. the day before the egg collection.
Sperm Donation Treatment Process in Cyprus
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Since it will be convenient for you to come to Cyprus 1 day before the egg collection process, your travel is planned with the organization carried out by our transportation team. At the end of your journey, which starts under the control of our team, you will be welcomed with our private vehicle when you land at Cyprus Ercan Airport. After your transfer to the hotel of your choice in Kyrenia or Nicosia, you can spend your day resting. During your journey in Cyprus, you will notice that the traffic is on the left lane and the steering wheel is on the right side. For this reason, crossing rules are also different and you need to be careful when crossing the road. Our team will call you or send you an information message to remind you about the points you need to pay attention to before the transaction. In particular, it is the most important issue that you should be hungry and thirsty 8 hours before your transaction time so that your transaction is not delayed or canceled. It is usually requested to fast after 00.00 (you should not eat or drink anything just like fasting).
DAY 1
You will be transported from the hotel to our clinic with our private car at the time we tell you. Due to the importance we attach to information security, all transactions are carried out with great care and confidentiality. After the interview with our doctor, you will be examined according to the situation. After the preliminary preparation (insertion of an IV drip, wearing a gown, signing information and consent forms), your egg collection (OPU- oocyte pick up) takes place in 10-15 minutes under anesthesia. The sperm sample taken from the father-to-be and the eggs are combined with the microinjection (ICSI) method by our expert embryologists in our laboratory. Our specialist nurses will start you on additional medication for the remainder of your treatment. If your treatment includes an injection procedure, our nurses will arrange for it to be performed at your hotel.
DAY 2
The egg and sperm cells are combined in the laboratory by microinjection and it is checked whether they are fertilized or not, or if so, how many of them are fertilized. We call the cell formed from this combination an “embryo”. Your phone should be on during the day as you will be informed by our embryologists after the controls.
DAY 3
Day 2 of your embryos. While you enjoy your vacation in the unique nature and beautiful sea of Cyprus, your embryos are safely monitored by our expert embryologists. In some special cases, transfer can be planned on the 3rd day of embryos. In this case, you will be informed by our nurses about your transfer time the next day and the issues you should pay attention to beforehand.
DAY 4
Your embryos will be transferred on the 3rd day and their quality and number will be evaluated. In some special cases, transfer can be planned on the 3rd day of embryos. If you do not have a transfer, you do not need to come to the hospital, you can enjoy your vacation or rest.
Again, you will be informed by our embryologists.
DAY 5
It is the 4th day of your embryos and you do not need to come to the clinic again.
You will be informed by our nurses during the day about your transfer time and the things you need to pay attention to before the transfer.
DAY 6
Transfer day. To achieve high success and reduce the risk of multiple pregnancy or increase the chance of multiple pregnancy, embryo transfer is usually done on day 5. We call this blastocyst embryo transfer. On the day of transfer, your emotions such as excitement and anxiety may peak. Our team is always with you in this process. In order for the embryo transfer to take place more easily, you need to urinate and therefore you are asked to drink about 1 liter of water 1 hour before the transfer. After the pre-transfer preparations are completed, you will be informed about your embryos and the transfer of your embryos will be completed. The embryo transfer process will take 10 minutes in total, and after 30 minutes of bed rest, you will be informed about your treatment and post-transfer considerations.
If you have remaining embryos, freezing is applied after the information.
In this way, if there is any negative situation, you will have the chance to try again at a lower cost.
DAY 7
Now it’s time to return, hoping that your transaction went well. Our private car will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the airport in comfort.
The Process After Sperm Donation Treatment
It is the most exciting period that never passes. We hear so often that 12 days is worth 12 years. We are as excited as you are and we sincerely hope that this process will be successful. If your pregnancy test is positive, we recommend that you make an ultrasound appointment 10 days later. Depending on the result, you may sometimes be asked to repeat the pregnancy test 2 days later. If your pregnancy test is negative, the medication will be discontinued and a repeat test may sometimes be requested.