Donor Egg IVF in Colombia

For women over 40, those with diminished ovarian reserve, or anyone who can't use their own eggs, donor egg IVF offers dramatically higher success rates — often 70% or more per transfer. In Colombia, this treatment costs a fraction of US prices while providing access to a diverse, carefully screened donor pool.

Why Donor Eggs?

Egg quality declines with age — it's biology, not a reflection of your health or lifestyle. By age 40, even healthy women have significantly lower IVF success rates with their own eggs. Donor eggs from young, healthy women bypass this limitation.

Common reasons for using donor eggs:

• Age over 40 (or premature ovarian aging)
• Diminished ovarian reserve (low AMH, high FSH)
• Poor response to stimulation in previous cycles
• Repeated IVF failures with own eggs
• Genetic conditions you don't want to pass on
• Cancer survivors after chemotherapy
• Same-sex male couples (who need both egg donor and surrogate)

Costs in Colombia

Anonymous Donation in Colombia

Colombian law requires egg donation to be anonymous. This means:

• You'll receive detailed donor profiles (physical characteristics, medical history, education, interests)
• Some clinics provide childhood photos
• You will not meet the donor or learn her identity
• The donor will not know your identity
• Your child cannot contact the donor in the future

If open or semi-open donation is important to you, Colombia may not be the right choice. However, many intended parents appreciate the simplicity and privacy of anonymous donation.

The Donor Pool

Colombia's diverse population means a diverse donor pool. You can find donors matching various ethnic backgrounds including:

• Latin/Hispanic heritage
• European descent (Spanish, German, Italian ancestry is common)
• Mixed ethnicity
• Indigenous backgrounds
• African-Colombian heritage

Clinics like Eugin Bogotá have their own egg banks, meaning pre-screened frozen eggs ready for immediate use — no waiting for a donor cycle.

Donor Screening

All donors undergo rigorous screening:

• Age 18-30 (most clinics prefer 21-28)
• Complete medical and psychological evaluation
• Genetic carrier screening
• Infectious disease testing (HIV, Hepatitis, STIs)
• Family medical history review
• Fertility assessment (AMH, antral follicle count)

The Process

Step 1: Choose Your Clinic and Review Donors

After selecting a clinic, you'll receive access to donor profiles. Take your time — this is an important decision. Consider physical characteristics, but also medical history, education, and any other factors important to you.

Step 2: Synchronization

Your cycle and the donor's cycle need to be synchronized. You'll take medications to prepare your uterine lining while the donor undergoes ovarian stimulation. If using frozen eggs, this step is simpler — you just prepare your lining.

Step 3: Egg Retrieval and Fertilization

The donor undergoes egg retrieval. Her eggs are fertilized with your partner's (or donor) sperm using ICSI. You don't need to be in Colombia for this phase if using fresh donor eggs — just the male partner for sperm collection.

Step 4: Embryo Transfer

5 days after fertilization, the best embryo(s) are transferred to your uterus. This is when you need to be in Colombia. The procedure takes about 20 minutes and is painless.

Step 5: Pregnancy Test

About 10-12 days after transfer, a blood test confirms pregnancy. Many patients prefer to stay in Colombia for this; others return home and do the test locally.

Trip Planning

Donor egg IVF requires less time in Colombia than a traditional IVF cycle because you're not going through stimulation and retrieval yourself.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the baby look like me?

You can select a donor who shares your physical characteristics (hair color, eye color, skin tone, height). Many intended parents report that their children look like them despite not sharing genetics.

Can I use a known donor (friend or family member)?

Colombian law requires anonymous donation. If using a known donor is important to you, you'd need to consider other countries.

What about genetic testing?

PGT-A (preimplantation genetic testing) can screen embryos for chromosomal abnormalities before transfer. This is optional but recommended, especially if you're over 35 or have a family history of genetic conditions.

How many embryos should I transfer?

With donor eggs and high-quality embryos, single embryo transfer is often recommended to avoid twins. Discuss with your doctor based on your specific situation.

Read more: Complete Cost Guide | Choosing a Clinic | LGBTQ+ Family Building

Long-Term Considerations

Before proceeding with donor egg IVF, consider the long-term implications for your family. How will you explain the childs origins as they grow? What information will you have about the donor to share? Are you comfortable with the level of openness or anonymity your chosen arrangement provides? Many families find that being open from an early age about donor conception creates a healthy foundation for the childs identity development. Resources including books, support groups, and family counselors who specialize in donor conception can help you navigate these conversations. The most important factor is creating a loving, supportive environment where your child feels secure and valued.