Boostanfar Fertility Services
Boostanfar Fertility, with offices in Encino and Westlake Village, CA, offers comprehensive egg donation services for individuals and couples who are unable to conceive using their own eggs. Our dedicated team carefully matches intended parents with qualified egg donors, ensuring a thorough screening process that includes genetic, medical, and psychological evaluations to ensure the highest quality of care and safety. Boostanfar Fertility provides full support throughout the egg donation process, including fertility treatments, egg retrieval, and embryo transfer, as well as counseling and guidance for both the donors and recipients. The Boostanfar Fertility compassionate team is dedicated to making the egg donation journey as smooth and successful as possible, helping families grow with care and expertise.
Boostanfar Fertility also offers sperm donation services where we are partnered with trusted sperm banks and will help you select a donor that is right for you. Our comprehensive sperm donation services support individuals and couples in their journey toward parenthood. Sperm donation is a well-established option for those facing male-factor infertility, genetic concerns, or for single women and same-sex female couples wishing to conceive. Through donor sperm, we provide a path to family building that is both safe and effective, utilizing advanced reproductive technologies such as intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF). Our practice is committed to delivering personalized care that aligns with each patient’s unique needs and reproductive goals.
Egg Donation
An Overview
Egg donation is a crucial part of assisted reproductive technology (ART) that allows women who are unable to conceive using their own eggs to achieve pregnancy. This process involves a healthy woman donating her eggs to another individual or couple, often due to issues such as ovarian failure, advanced maternal age, or genetic concerns. The donated eggs are fertilized in the laboratory via in vitro fertilization (IVF) and then implanted in the recipient’s uterus. Egg donation provides an invaluable opportunity for many individuals and couples who wish to become parents but cannot do so with their own eggs.
Screening and Selection of Egg Donors
The process begins with selecting a suitable egg donor. Egg donors are thoroughly screened to ensure they are healthy and meet specific criteria. This includes a detailed medical history, psychological screening, genetic testing, and fertility assessments. Donors typically undergo blood tests to check for infections, hormonal levels, and any genetic conditions that could affect the outcome of the procedure. Once selected, the donor will undergo ovarian stimulation to retrieve multiple eggs for donation, which is essential for maximizing the chances of success for the recipient.
Ovarian Stimulation and Egg Retrieval
Once a suitable donor is identified, ovarian stimulation is initiated. The donor takes hormone injections for 10-14 days to stimulate her ovaries to produce multiple eggs. During this period, she will have regular monitoring visits that include ultrasounds and blood tests to track her response to the hormones. When the eggs are ready for retrieval, a final injection of hCG is given to trigger ovulation. The egg retrieval process is performed under light sedation and involves a needle inserted through the vaginal wall to collect the eggs. The procedure typically takes about 20-30 minutes, and donors can return to their normal activities shortly after recovery.
Fertilization and Embryo Transfer
After the eggs are retrieved, they are fertilized with the recipient’s partner’s sperm or donor sperm in the laboratory through in vitro fertilization (IVF). The resulting embryos are monitored for growth and development over a few days. The healthiest embryos are selected for transfer into the recipient’s uterus. The embryo transfer is a minimally invasive procedure done under ultrasound guidance and typically involves no anesthesia. If the embryo successfully implants, pregnancy occurs, and the recipient can begin prenatal care. Egg donation provides many hopeful parents with the opportunity to experience the joy of parenthood, thanks to the generosity and commitment of egg donors.
Sperm Donation
An Overview
The sperm donation process at Boostanfar Fertility begins with the careful selection and screening of donors from a reputable sperm bank that we work with. All prospective donors undergo an extensive evaluation that includes a detailed medical and family history, genetic testing, infectious disease screening, and a psychological assessment. This thorough process ensures that only healthy, qualified donors are accepted, minimizing health risks and ensuring the safety of both recipients and future offspring. We work with both known and anonymous donors, and we also collaborate with accredited sperm banks to provide a wide range of options to our patients.
Once donor sperm is selected, it is processed and cryopreserved for future use. The semen samples are prepared to isolate high-quality, motile sperm and then stored securely in liquid nitrogen. Quarantine protocols and follow-up testing ensure that the samples are safe for use in clinical treatment. Depending on the specific needs of the patient, sperm may be used in procedures such as timed IUI or incorporated into IVF cycles, often in conjunction with other fertility treatments to maximize success.
At Boostanfar Fertility, we recognize the emotional, ethical, and legal complexities that can accompany sperm donation. Our team provides comprehensive counseling and guidance throughout the process, from donor selection to treatment planning and follow-up care. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive environment, where patients feel informed and empowered every step of the way. Through our sperm donation services, we are proud to help individuals and families achieve their dreams of having a child.