A modality of IVF with donor eggs is mini-egg donation. It is an IVF treatment where a smaller number of oocytes is received from the donor.
The most common is that in an egg donation, the recipient receives between 8 and 10 oocytes from the donor. In contrast, the number of oocytes assigned to a recipient in the case of mini-egg donation is usually 4-5. As a smaller number of oocytes are assigned, the price of the treatment is lower. In addition, not as many surplus embryos are generated.
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By Andrea Rodrigo B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Cristina Mestre Ferrer B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Elena Santiago Romero M.D. (gynecologist), María Arqué M.D., Ph.D. (gynaecologist), Marta Zermiani M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Rebeca Reus BSc, MSc (embryologist) and Michelle Lorraine Embleton B.Sc. Ph.D. (biochemist).
Last Update: 02/13/2026
