Patient Stories
Filtered for Using Donor Eggs
Carrie’s Story
“It is an expensive process, but IVF with donor eggs costs in the UK is less than half the money in America.”
Debbie’s Story
"After an intense year of IVF cycles, we had to face the fact that we wouldn't be able to conceive with my eggs."
Rosie’s Story
“Without egg donation, Mia would not be here, and a world without our beautiful girl seems unthinkable”
Barbara’s Story
"I would tell our donor if I could, that she has transformed a world filled with "no's," "abnormal," and "unfortunately" into a world abundant with "yes," "normal," and "heartbeat."
Jane’s Story
"The team provided us with gentle guiding support throughout the process. They allowed us to take things at our own pace and met us several times to talk things through."
Richard and Emma’s Story
"Finding a clinic with caring nurses and doctors who instantly put you at ease can make the stressful and demanding journey more relaxing and reassuring."
Olivia’s Story
"If you are thinking about embarking on this journey, I would encourage you to seek stories from others that have gone down this path of using an egg donor."
Sarah and Mark’s Story
"The day she was born and I held my daughter in my arms for the first time, that was it. The love we had for this tiny little baby was just so overwhelming."
Advika’s Story
"We reluctantly turned to donor eggs as I reached 44 and it was our final option; I’m so glad we did!"
Zoe and Rick’s Story
"Our decision to use a UK-based egg bank was largely decided by our wish to tell our child about their origins"
Anita and Richard’s Story
"I successfully used donor eggs in the UK when I was over 45"
Charlotte's story
Charlotte’s solo journey to motherhood brought her from overseas for treatment.
Jessica’s Story
Jessica had to choose between a 5% chance of pregnancy with her own eggs or a 50-60% chance with donor eggs.
Lauren’s Story
"I had an early menopause and wanted children, so this was my only option"
Amanda's Story
"I didn't meet the love of my life until I was 39"... read Amanda's story here
Holly and Dave's story
Finding support with LEB on a fertility journey with donor eggs and sperm.
Mark and Nick's Story
The path to fatherhood via surrogacy.
Alison and Scott's Story
"I had my concerns about using donor eggs, but ultimately the lack of genetics doesn’t make a difference – she is still very much my little girl."
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