Own eggs vs donor eggs — the age-40 decision

How donor eggs reset success to ~48% and often win on cost-per-baby. This guide uses public registry data (SART/CDC, HFEA, ESHRE) and is written for international patients comparing countries.

Key points

Judge clinics on live-birth per transfer, not pregnancy or per-cycle spin.
Plan for 2–3 cycles — think cost per baby.
Donor eggs reset success to ~48% at any age.
Country law decides if you're even eligible.

Regulatory arbitrage — why country matters

🥚Egg donation is banned in Germany, Switzerland & Italy-restricted — patients legally travel to Spain, Czechia, Greece.

👩Single women & female couples: yes in Spain/Greece/Denmark/UK/Portugal; restricted in Germany/Poland/Turkey.

🧬Non-medical sex selection: legal in North Cyprus & USA only.

🤰Paid surrogacy: Georgia & USA; altruistic: Greece, UK, Portugal; banned in Germany/France.

Laws change — verify current eligibility for your nationality and situation.

Model your case in the cost-per-baby calculator or get a free clinic match.

Educational; consult a fertility specialist.

Own eggs vs donor eggs — the age-40 decision

Key points

Regulatory arbitrage — why country matters

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Encuentra el país donde tu bebé cuesta menos.