The UK Programmes
Currently, the needs of Recipients wishing for treatment in the UK can be fulfilled in two different ways – through altruistic donation or egg sharing.
Active Donor Recruitment in the UKWe work closely with our patients to resolve the problem of the shortage of donors and the associated waiting time. As part of this support, we provide detailed advice and assistance to patients who decide to find a donor themselves.
One option is to recruit a known donor. This can be a relative or a friend who is prepared to donate eggs on your behalf. The eggs can be donated to you directly or, alternatively, to Bridge, in which case you will be automatically placed at the top of our waiting list for immediate treatment. It is a very sensible and logical approach to seek help from someone close to you.
A second option is to recruit an anonymous donor. This can be more difficult but has achieved results for a number of our patients. Ask for a copy of our Donor Recruitment Pack which tells you all about the support and practical assistance we give you if you choose to take your own donor recruitment initiative.
It is also important to mention that, unfortunately, eggs from ethnic minorities are rarely donated altruistically and we strongly recommend Active Donor Recruitment in these cases.
Identifying information about the donor will be given, on request, to any child born as a result of a Recipient Programme as UK law enables children born as a result of donation to request identifying information about the donor on reaching the age of 18.
There is no waiting time for treatment of UK recipients if you successfully recruit and proceed with your own egg donor
Bridge is licensed by the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority to perform IVF, microsurgical fertilisations and treatments using donated eggs and sperm and to store genetic material.