Did we answer all your fertility questions today?
If you still feel you need more guidance and support, you can book a FREE 1-2-1 discovery meeting to talk through the options available to you.
To old to conceive through egg donation?
Hello, I am 47 years young and have started the menopause. Is it possible with egg donation to still conceive? I am fit and healthy. My younger sister would like to be the egg donor.
Our Expert's Answer
This information was published 12 years, 1 month ago and was correct at the time of publication. It may not reflect our current practices or regulations.
Please note that all the answers we give are on a generic basis only, as we cannot provide more in-depth answers without access to your medical history. If you need a more detailed response, tailored to you, we would recommend a consultation with one of our Fertility Specialists for more comprehensive medical advice.
At Manchester Fertility the upper age limit for receiving treatment with donated eggs is 50. If your uterus is healthy then it is reasonable to have treatment and you do not need to be having regular periods. Before embarking on treatment I would advise you to have a pelvic ultrasound assessment. If your sister wants to be an egg donor she would need to be assessed for her age, AHM level and she would need to have implication counselling. You could also consider anonymous egg donation.