Need info on age restrictions

Hopingandhoping · 02-28-2006, 06:40 AM

I am just beginning this journey and have been researching options. If my other options are ruled out, I would love to try DE and have a fertile sister who would be willing to donate. The only problem is her age, she's 36. Do any of you know if she would even be considered as a donor. She just turned 36 in Nov. Any thoughts would be most appreciated.

Thanks
Barbara

little miracle · 02-28-2006, 10:37 AM

hopingandhoping,

This is a difficult decision to make, of course always is better if donor is in their 20's but if is very important fo you that your sis will assist you, I will give it a try, did she had children before?

Hopingandhoping · 02-28-2006, 02:44 PM

Yes, she gave birth to her son in December and is in good health. We're close and I would love her to be the donor if possible.

little miracle · 02-28-2006, 02:49 PM

I personally think she is an excellent candidate for you, specially because is your sister, and I assume she is in a very good health.

The only thing she has against her is her age, I think the limit age for an egg donor is 36 years old, why don't you talk with your ER?

hbby · 02-28-2006, 04:28 PM

How wonderful! I think she sounds like a great candidate too! Although, at my clinic the age limit was 32. Every clinic is different so I would check. Although, I did hear though that they bend the rules for situations like yours. Best of luck!

Hopingandhoping · 03-01-2006, 08:28 PM

Thanks everyone for the responses. This was my first post, so hearing back from you was encouraging. Thanks

norah_b · 03-01-2006, 09:10 PM

My sister was my donor at age 35, and we had great success. We tried again last year when she was 40, and got very close, but didnt achieve a pregnancy. I say go for it! Good Luck, Norah

**BC-donor** · 03-02-2006, 09:48 PM

It really depends on your RE, but even if he ok's it, you have to realize that you're taking a big risk because the quality of her eggs might not be so hot. Even though she just gave birth herself, when you use all the meds, it can sometimes affect quality.

If your RE oks it, then I'd try it, but I'd do it very, very soon.

Good luck to you!

02-28-2006, 06:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
Hopingandhoping Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3	Need info on age restrictions I am just beginning this journey and have been researching options. If my other options are ruled out, I would love to try DE and have a fertile sister who would be willing to donate. The only problem is her age, she's 36. Do any of you know if she would even be considered as a donor. She just turned 36 in Nov. Any thoughts would be most appreciated. Thanks Barbara

02-28-2006, 02:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
Hopingandhoping Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3	ed question Yes, she gave birth to her son in December and is in good health. We're close and I would love her to be the donor if possible.

02-28-2006, 04:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
hbby 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,995	How wonderful! I think she sounds like a great candidate too! Although, at my clinic the age limit was 32. Every clinic is different so I would check. Although, I did hear though that they bend the rules for situations like yours. Best of luck! __________________ DH 29 / Me (EH) 28 Dx: POF - DE IVF Frat. twin boys born Aug. 27, 2005 at 32 weeks Q J

03-02-2006, 09:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
BC-donor 500-599 post 7 of hearts Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 587	It really depends on your RE, but even if he ok's it, you have to realize that you're taking a big risk because the quality of her eggs might not be so hot. Even though she just gave birth herself, when you use all the meds, it can sometimes affect quality. If your RE oks it, then I'd try it, but I'd do it very, very soon. Good luck to you! __________________ Multiple DE cycles, finally successful

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02-28-2006, 10:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
little miracle Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 605	hopingandhoping, This is a difficult decision to make, of course always is better if donor is in their 20's but if is very important fo you that your sis will assist you, I will give it a try, did she had children before?

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little miracle Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 605	I personally think she is an excellent candidate for you, specially because is your sister, and I assume she is in a very good health. The only thing she has against her is her age, I think the limit age for an egg donor is 36 years old, why don't you talk with your ER?

03-01-2006, 08:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Hopingandhoping Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3	Thanks everyone for the responses. This was my first post, so hearing back from you was encouraging. Thanks

03-01-2006, 09:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
norah_b Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1	My sister was my donor at age 35, and we had great success. We tried again last year when she was 40, and got very close, but didnt achieve a pregnancy. I say go for it! Good Luck, Norah

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