Donación de ovocitos

New trends in the global population growth have generated important changes in cultural patterns. Together with that, new requirements in reproductive health have emerged. For instance, it is frequent to observe women looking for a pregnancy at the edge of optimal fertility, as well as women with alterations in their ovarian reserve. Unfortunately, in both circumstances the prognostic of pregnancy is poor. From this point of view, ovocite donation is a pro-fertility alternative which is available with high rates of success. Oocyte donation satisfies the genuine right of motherhood and in addition, it provides an opportunity to learn more about reproductive physiology and the irrefutable anatomical role of uterus in fertility. Current legislation in Spain clearly points to the anonymous and altruistic sense of oocyte donation, and states the suitability of donors and the essential laboratory tests. Thus, the goal of the present study is to share our experience in the egg donation procedures conducted routinely during several years in the Unit of Reproduction Vista Hermosa in Alicante, Spain; emphasizing the study protocol, which is congruent with the current legislation, as well as the technical procedures, and the program achievements.