Egg Donation in the Czech Republic
Legal • Anonymous • Voluntary
Egg donors are young women who have voluntarily decided to help infertile couples.
Who Are the Donors?
- Students
- Young working women
- Mothers on maternity leave
Reasons for Donation
- The main motivation is altruism
- Financial compensation and fertility testing are also key factors
- Compensation: approx. €800–€1200 per donation
How Often Can a Donor Donate?
Up to 6 times with recommended breaks of at least 3 months.
Requirements for Donors
- Age 18–32 years (depending on clinic)
- BMI under 29
- Good general health
- Completed secondary education (high school diploma)
- No genetically determined diseases
- Negative for HIV, hepatitis B & C, syphilis (and possibly HTLV)
- No serious mental illness
- No regular drug or alcohol use (including marijuana)
- Must meet strict EU donation criteria
- Other tests: blood group, hormonal profile, genetics (Karyotype, CFTR, SMA, FXS)
Screening Tests Explained
| Test / Abbreviation | What it is / What it checks | Why it matters for egg donation |
|---|---|---|
| 🧬 Karyotype |
A chromosome analysis test. Checks for:
|
Helps ensure the donor does not carry major chromosomal abnormalities that could increase risk of miscarriage or genetic disorders. |
| 🧬 CFTR |
Full name: Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator gene test. Checks for: Mutations that cause Cystic Fibrosis (CF). |
CF is an inherited disease affecting lungs and digestion. Screening helps reduce the chance of having an affected child (especially important if the sperm source is also a carrier). |
| 🧬 SMA |
Full name: Spinal Muscular Atrophy screening. Checks for: Mutations in the SMN1 gene. |
SMA is a serious inherited neuromuscular disease. Carrier screening reduces the risk of an affected child. |
| 🧬 FXS |
Full name: Fragile X Syndrome test. Checks for: CGG repeat expansion in the FMR1 gene. |
Fragile X is a leading inherited cause of intellectual disability. Women can be silent carriers. It is also linked to premature ovarian insufficiency, which is relevant for donor fertility. |
| 🩸 HIV |
Full name: Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Checks for: Evidence of HIV infection (typically blood tests for antibodies/antigen). |
HIV affects the immune system. Donors must test negative to protect recipients and babies and to meet donation safety standards. |
| 🩸 Hepatitis B (HBV) |
A viral infection that affects the liver. Checks for: Markers of hepatitis B infection (current or past), depending on the panel used. |
HBV can be chronic and transmissible. Screening helps ensure safe donation and reduces transmission risk. |
| 🩸 Hepatitis C (HCV) |
A viral infection that affects the liver and can be asymptomatic for years. Checks for: Evidence of hepatitis C infection (often antibody testing, sometimes RNA testing). |
Ensures the donor does not carry transmissible HCV, protecting recipients and future children. |
| 🩸 Syphilis |
A bacterial sexually transmitted infection. Checks for: Evidence of current or past infection using standard blood tests. |
Required screening for reproductive cell donation to reduce infection transmission risks and ensure safety. |
| 🩸 HTLV (sometimes tested) |
Full name: Human T-lymphotropic virus. Checks for: Evidence of HTLV infection (usually antibody testing). |
HTLV is relatively rare but can affect immune cells. Some clinics include HTLV screening depending on regulations and donor background risk factors. |
Egg Donor Profile You Can Access
Most clinics will share the donor’s:
- Age
- Phenotype
- Blood group & Rh factor
- Eye & hair color
- Height & weight
- Education
- Hobbies
You are NOT allowed to see a photo of the donor.
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This material is for informational purposes only – always consult your doctor before making any decisions.