Donor eggs: when they help, and how they work under India's ART Act 2021.
For women with very low ovarian reserve or premature ovarian insufficiency, a regulated donor egg programme — operated under a government-registered ART Bank — can make parenthood possible. This page explains the process, the law, and what to expect.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shweta Agarwal, MBBS, DGO · Last updated June 2026
Govt. ART-registered
Aansh Hospital & IVF Center is a registered ART Bank under India's ART (Regulation) Act, 2021. ART Bank Reg. No.: MH/AB/2024/11445/Chandrapur/91. Verifiable on the National ART & Surrogacy Registry. Donor eggs at Aansh are handled solely within this registered, regulated framework — never outside it. View our registrations →
When are donor eggs recommended?
Donor eggs are considered when a woman's own oocytes cannot be used for a viable IVF cycle after full evaluation. Common situations include:
- Very low ovarian reserve (low AMH / low AFC) that does not respond to stimulation
- Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) or early menopause
- Repeated poor ovarian response in prior IVF cycles, where own-egg retrieval is not feasible
- Age-related significant decline in egg quality and quantity, following individualised assessment
- Genetic conditions with a high risk of transmission to offspring, following genetic counselling
A fertility specialist will review all available options — including personalised stimulation protocols and fertility preservation — before recommending donor eggs. For how this decision is approached, read donor eggs vs your own eggs. Results vary by individual clinical factors. No outcome can be guaranteed.
How regulated egg donation works under the ART Act 2021
Donor screening
Egg donors undergo mandatory screening under the ART Act 2021 before any retrieval: ovarian reserve assessment (AMH, AFC), blood group & Rh typing, infectious-disease screening (HIV, hepatitis B & C, syphilis, others), a genetic health assessment, and a detailed medical and family history. Only donors who meet regulatory standards are accepted.
ART Bank & storage
Retrieved oocytes are vitrified (flash-frozen) and held in the registered ART Bank (MH/AB/2024/11445/Chandrapur/91). To protect donor welfare, the ART Act 2021 permits a woman to donate only once in her lifetime, with a maximum of seven oocytes retrieved, and a donor's oocytes may not be supplied to more than one commissioning couple.
Anonymity
Egg donation is legally anonymous under the ART Act 2021. Donor identity is not disclosed to the recipient couple, and recipient identity is not disclosed to the donor. Any child born is legally recognised as the child of the recipient couple.
Consent & counselling
Informed written consent from the recipient couple is required before any donor-egg procedure. Pre-treatment counselling forms part of the regulated process. The treating specialist discusses implications, alternatives and the procedure in detail before proceeding.
What to expect at Aansh
- Consultation & evaluation — A detailed review of the recipient's history, ovarian reserve tests (AMH, AFC), and uterine assessment with Dr. Shweta Agarwal.
- Discussion of options — All alternatives are discussed before donor eggs are recommended. Personalised stimulation protocols are considered first where applicable.
- Matching & consent — Anonymous donor matching is handled within the registered ART Bank framework. Informed written consent is obtained from the recipient couple.
- Endometrial preparation — The recipient's uterine lining is prepared with hormonal support to receive the embryo created with donor eggs.
- IVF / ICSI & embryo transfer — Donor eggs are fertilised using the partner's (or donor) sperm; resulting embryo(s) are transferred at the appropriate stage.
- Follow-up — Ongoing support throughout the cycle and beyond.
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Information for prospective egg donors
Aansh Hospital & IVF Center operates a regulated egg-donor programme under its registered ART Bank (Reg. No. MH/AB/2024/11445/Chandrapur/91), issued by the National ART & Surrogacy Registry under the ART (Regulation) Act, 2021. Participation is subject to the eligibility, screening and anonymity requirements of the Act.
Under the ART Act 2021, oocytes may be obtained from a woman aged 23 to 35 years, who may donate only once in her lifetime, with a maximum of seven oocytes retrieved. All donors give informed consent, undergo the mandatory screening and stimulation protocol, and agree to the legal anonymity framework.
Egg donors are not paid for their oocytes. The sale or purchase of human gametes is prohibited under the ART Act 2021 (Sections 29 and 33) — there is no lawful "paid egg donation" in India. The Act's only permitted monetary safeguard is mandatory 12-month health-insurance cover for the donor, arranged by the intending couple to cover any complication of the retrieval procedure — this is protection for the donor, not payment for eggs. Egg donation involves a hormonal stimulation and retrieval procedure; risks and the full protocol are explained during the evaluation consultation.
If you wish to understand whether you may be eligible as an egg donor under this regulated programme, you may enquire via our registrations page or contact the clinic directly.
Medical note: Information on this page is educational and does not replace a medical consultation. Outcomes depend on individual clinical factors. Last updated June 2026.
Frequently asked questions about donor eggs
When are donor eggs used?
Is egg donation legal and regulated in India?
Is the egg donor anonymous?
How are egg donors screened?
Can I be paid to donate eggs in India? Is there a paid egg/oocyte donation centre?
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