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Oocyte donor screening: the selection process and cost analysis.

M J Gorrill¹, L K Johnson, P E Patton

¹Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oregon Health Sciences University, University Fertility Consultants, 1750 S. Harbor Way, Suite 100, Portland, Oregon 97201-5133, USA.

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High attrition rates in oocyte donor screening impact program costs. Understanding these costs is crucial for managing oocyte donation programs effectively.

Area of Science:

Reproductive Medicine
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Oocyte Donation

Background:

Oocyte donation is a critical component of assisted reproductive technologies.
Efficient donor selection is essential for successful IVF outcomes.
The financial implications of donor screening are often underestimated.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of the oocyte donor selection process.
To determine the associated costs of screening potential oocyte donors.
To analyze attrition rates during oocyte donor screening.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of potential oocyte donor inquiries over a 10-month period.
Tracking of all screening steps and associated costs.

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Calculation of attrition rates and cost per successfully screened donor.

Main Results:

315 potential oocyte donors inquired, with a 71% voluntary withdrawal rate.
17% were medically or psychologically screened out, and 12% entered the donor pool.
The total cost to screen a single oocyte donor was approximately $1,869.

Conclusions:

Significant attrition occurs during oocyte donor screening.
These attrition rates necessitate careful consideration in program cost management.
Optimizing the screening process can improve efficiency and reduce costs in oocyte donation programs.