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An Independent Reference on Medical Travel Abroad · Reader-Funded
Epidaurus · Treatment Guide · Reproductive Services
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Donor pool size, diversity, and wait times
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Every country above is graded against this published scale — the same 1–5 rubric for egg donor availability, top to bottom. How we score →
- Large, diverse donor pool (100+ active donors at major clinics, representing multiple ethnicities) - Short wait times (1-2 months from consultation to cycle start) - Comprehensive donor screening meeting international standards - Excellent success rates with donor eggs (50%+ live birth rates per transfer) - Multiple program options (fresh/frozen, anonymous/known, international programs) - Advanced matching technology and personalized services - Strong support for international patients with multilingual services - Evidence of consistent donor availability year-round
- Moderately large donor pool (50-100 active donors at major clinics) - Reasonable wait times (2-4 months from consultation to cycle start) - Good donor screening protocols meeting most international standards - Good success rates with donor eggs (40-49% live birth rates per transfer) - Both fresh and frozen options available - Standard matching processes with some technology integration - Basic international patient support services - Generally consistent availability with some seasonal variation
- Limited donor pool (20-50 active donors at major clinics) - Moderate wait times (4-6 months from consultation to cycle start) - Basic donor screening meeting minimum medical requirements - Moderate success rates with donor eggs (30-39% live birth rates per transfer) - Limited program options (primarily one type - fresh or frozen) - Basic matching processes with minimal technology - Limited international patient services - Seasonal availability issues affecting wait times
- Small donor pool (10-20 active donors at major clinics) - Long wait times (6-12 months from consultation to cycle start) - Minimal donor screening with gaps in medical or psychological evaluation - Below-average success rates with donor eggs (20-29% live birth rates per transfer) - Very limited program options and flexibility - Manual, inefficient matching processes - Minimal support for international patients - Significant seasonal shortages or availability gaps
- Very small or no donor pool (fewer than 10 active donors nationally) - Extremely long wait times (12+ months) or indefinite waiting lists - Inadequate donor screening or safety protocols - Poor success rates with donor eggs (below 20% live birth rates per transfer) - Single program type with no flexibility - No systematic matching process - No international patient services - Frequent shortages making donor eggs effectively unavailable
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