Bank of gametes
Sometimes, starting a family is possible thanks to someone who decides to donate.
Behind each sample is a person who underwent evaluations before we accepted their donation.
- What you find here
- Donated eggs and sperm for some fertility treatments
- For whom it is
- According to the medical evaluation and your family project
- Where
- Bogotá, Colombia
Before it reaches you
The bank stores donated eggs and sperm that can be used in fertility treatments. You can check what options are available and how they coordinate with your plan.
In clinical language, eggs and sperm are called gametes, hence the name. Eggs are preserved by vitrification, a very rapid freezing that prevents crystals from forming inside the cell.
A bank is not just a place to store samples. Before accepting a donation, we review tests, family history, and conduct necessary interviews.
How it is used in your treatment
These four stages help you understand the evaluation, options, and their use in treatment.
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First call
The first conversation allows you to share your story and questions about donation. The medical evaluation will help determine if your treatment requires donated eggs or sperm.
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Criteria
We talk to you about what you need and what you are looking for. We put it in writing so that the options we present meet those needs.
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The selection
The team explains the available options and the criteria considered for your treatment. You can review the information, ask questions, and understand the consents before deciding.
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Use in treatment
The team coordinates the availability and use of the sample according to the treatment plan.
What is studied in a donor
Each donation undergoes evaluations and consents. You can learn how this process is organized and what information you can receive, respecting the privacy of the donor.
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General medical study
The medical history, background, and relevant studies for the donation are reviewed. The team can explain what is evaluated and for what purpose.
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Infectious disease study
Infection controls are part of the evaluation and management of samples. You can inquire about what controls are performed and how their validity is confirmed.
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Genetic study
Genetic studies can provide information about some conditions that could be transmitted. Their results have limits and are interpreted based on the test performed and the treatment plan.
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Psychological assessment
The donor receives information about the process and participates in interviews to discuss their decision, questions, and needs.
You can ask about the evaluations, available information, and the criteria applied in your treatment. Schedule your call
What is included in the quote
It is included
- Complete donor study
- Sample preservation and control
- Assignment according to your case criteria
- Documented traceability of the sample
Quoted separately
- The sample itself, quoted according to the treatment
- Additional genetic study, when applicable to your case
- Your travel and accommodation
You can review the cost of the sample, included services, and tests that are quoted separately. Before deciding, the team can help you understand the estimated values and conditions.
What we are often asked
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The information shared is subject to privacy conditions and the framework of donation. The team can explain what characteristics and results you can know and how the donor's identity is protected.
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You can share your questions and discuss the criteria and available options. The information is reviewed with the team, respecting the privacy and dignity of those involved in the donation.
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Compensation is considered for aspects such as time, travel, and the inconveniences of participation. The team can explain how the conditions are established and what information the donor receives.
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You will share part of your genetic history with a donor. How to talk to them about their origin and when to do it is a decision for each family. You don’t have to figure it out alone: we can also support you in that conversation.
Is your question not here? Ask marIAna at any time, or schedule a call and a person will respond to you.
