Once the eggs have been obtained through ovarian puncture in the genetic mother, fertilization is carried out in the laboratory with the sperm of a donor. This process can be carried out in a conventional way (IVF) by placing a sufficient quantity of sperm in contact with the egg or by introducing the sperm into the interior of the egg, which is known as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF-ICSI).
In this way, after the union between the egg and the sperm takes place, embryonic development begins. The embryos are kept in culture in perfect conditions for 3-6 days and are observed to check that development occurs correctly.
Read the full article on: What is reciprocal IVF? – IVF with donor egg from female partner ( 78).
By Jon Ander Agirregoikoa M.D. (gynecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Óscar Oviedo Moreno M.D. (gynecologist), Rebeca Reus BSc, MSc (embryologist), Sergio Rogel Cayetano M.D. (gynecologist), Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Michelle Lorraine Embleton B.Sc. Ph.D. (biochemist).
Last Update: 09/23/2020
