Donor eggs are used after primary ovarian insufficiency, repeated poor response, following cancer treatment, or where there is a genetic condition to avoid. Success depends largely on the donor's age. Egg donation in Australia is altruistic, with reasonable expenses only, and donors are often known to the recipient because clinic waiting lists can be long. Assisted reproductive treatment, donor and surrogacy law differs between Australian states and territories. Check the rules that apply where you live and where your clinic is located.
Also known as: egg donor, oocyte donation, donor eggs
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Sources
- NHMRC Ethical guidelines on the use of assisted reproductive technology in clinical practice and research (nhmrc.gov.au)
- Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ranzcog.edu.au)
Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.