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IVF - ROPA
IVF ROPA: Shared Motherhood for Female Couples
Maternity for Female Couples Reception of Oocytes from the Partner (ROPA) is an in-vitro fertilization treatment aimed at female couples, allowing both partners to participate in maternity with sperm from a donor: one provides the eggs and
Updated on November 6, 2026
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Anesthesia
The egg collection is usually performed under light…
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A ROPA cycle usually takes several weeks: about two…
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Results depend on factors such as the age of the…
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Read moreIVF - ROPA: what it is and how it works
HOW DOES THE ROPA IVF PROCESS WORK?
The ROPA IVF process is carried out in a slightly different manner than a regular in-vitro fertilization cycle with one's own eggs:
FOR THE DONOR:
- Ovarian Stimulation: Daily administration of hormones for several days to stimulate the ovaries. Multiple clinic visits for monitoring.
- Ovulatory Discharge: Hormone inducing ovulation administered post ovarian stimulation. Painless procedure under sedation.
- Ovarian puncture under sedation: Aspiration of ovarian follicles to obtain eggs.
FOR THE RECIPIENT WOMAN:
- Medical Examination: Diagnosis to rule out other causes of infertility.
- Endometrial Preparation: Administration of estrogen to prepare the endometrium.
- Obtaining sperm sample and in-vitro fertilization process: ICSI technique used for fertilization.
- Embryo Culture and Embryo Selection: Continuous monitoring of the embryos' development.
- Selection and Embryo Transfer: Transfer of the most viable embryos into the recipient mother's uterus.
IVF - ROPA: who is it for?
IVF ROPA (Reception of Oocytes from the Partner) is intended for female couples who wish both to take part in motherhood: one partner provides the eggs and the other carries the pregnancy, using sperm from a donor. A medical assessment of both partners is required to confirm that the treatment is suitable, including the ovarian reserve of the partner who provides the eggs and the condition of the uterus of the partner who will carry the pregnancy.
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How the treatment works, step by step
Anesthesia
The egg collection is usually performed under light sedation, which makes the procedure painless. The embryo transfer is generally performed without anaesthesia. The exact protocol is defined by the clinic after the medical assessment.
Duration
A ROPA cycle usually takes several weeks: about two weeks of ovarian stimulation for the partner who provides the eggs, the preparation of the other partner's endometrium, the egg collection and fertilisation, and then the embryo transfer. The length of the stay abroad depends on the clinic and the protocol.
What happens after treatment?
After the egg collection, the partner who provides the eggs usually rests for a few hours, with mild discomfort that fades within a day or two. The partner who carries the pregnancy can resume light daily activities after the embryo transfer, following the clinic's advice on rest and medication. Your clinic will give you a personalised follow-up plan.
How long do results last?
Results depend on factors such as the age of the partner who provides the eggs, the quality of the embryos and of the donor sperm, and the condition of the uterus of the partner who carries the pregnancy. No outcome can be guaranteed: your clinic will explain the figures that apply to your situation.