ROPA
Reciprocal IVF
Why choose Maigaard?
Starting a family should never wait. We have a large enough team to ensure you can start treatment the moment you’re ready. Our advanced techniques ensure you can see positive results more quickly than elsewhere.
Our team care and it shows. Each and every patient we work with becomes part of our family. Every decision is made together, every question is answered and every worry looked after. Our patients trust us and we never underestimate that responsibility.
We take the time to help patients understand every aspect of treatment. That understanding creates confidence and trust. Whether it’s pricing, procedures or success rates, our patients know that we put their understanding and success first.
About ROPA
What is Reciprocal IVF?
Reciprocal IVF, also known as shared motherhood, partner donation or ROPA (Reciprocal Oocyte Partner Donation), is a fertility treatment where female couples can share motherhood in a unique way. One partner donates her eggs and thus becomes the genetic mother, while the other partner carries the child and becomes the physical mother. This method creates a special bond and strengthens the emotional connection between you as parents and to your future child.
About ROPA
The Reciprocal IVF Process
First Appointment
Arrange a first appointment with one of our expert fertility consultants. First appointments are free of charge and available without delay both online and in-person.
Agree a Treatment Plan
Your consultant will help you to decide who will provide the eggs and who will carry the child based on your medical and fertility history, as well as your preferences. Once you have agreed a treatment plan you can move forward without delay.
Stimulation and monitoring
The partner who will provide the eggs starts taking medication to encourage the production of mature eggs. This process is closely monitored with regular scans so the doctors know the best time to collect these eggs.
Egg Collection
Once the eggs reach the optimal level of maturity our team will help you arrange your egg collection. This non-surgical procedure usually takes less than 30 minutes, and you’re able to return home afterwards.
Embryo Creation
Embryos will be created in our laboratory by combing the collected eggs with donated sperm from either the Maigaard Sperm Bank or another bank of your choice. Once the eggs have been fertilised they are closely monitored until they reach a blastocyst stage, where they can then be transferred or frozen for use at a later date.
Embryo Transfer
The best embryo is transferred to the partner who will carry the child in a painless procedure.
Pregnancy Test
Two weeks after your treatment you will be invited to conduct a pregnancy test, which will indicate the outcome of your treatment. Whatever the result, our team are by your side to help you with the next steps.
About ROPA
Reciprocal IVF Costs
We offer treatment options that ensure every patient can find the right option for them, both medically and financially. Our multi-cycle packages provide improved chances of success, at a cost which makes sense.
Learn more about our simple, honest and effective prices by visiting our price page.
Reciprocal IVF
• 1 Stimulation Cycle
• 1 Egg Collection
•1 Embryo Creation
• 1 Embryo Transfer
• Freezing of excess Embryos
• Excludes Donor Sperm 39,500DKK Reciprocal IVF Single Cycle with Maigaard Donor Sperm, includes:
• 1 Stimulation Cycle
• 1 Egg Collection
•1 Embryo Creation
• 1 Embryo Transfer
• Freezing of excess Embryos
• Maigaard Donor Sperm 43,500DKK
About ROPA
Frequently asked questions about Reciprocal IVF (ROPA)
Who needs Reciprocal IVF?
Reciprocal IVF or ROPA if for female couples who want to share the responsibility and joy of creating a child. It can be particularly helpful where both partners want a biological or physical connection to the child or where there are medical reasons where one partner is unable to provide the eggs or carry the child.
What are the benefits of Reciprocal IVF or ROPA?
There are many benefits to Reciprocal IVF or ROPA. In particular, many couples enjoy being able to share in the process and participate equally. This unique was of creating a child forms a strong emotional bond between both parents and the child and is tailored to each couples specific needs and wishes.
What are epigenetics?
Epigenetics explores the biological role of the person carrying the pregnancy on the child’s development. It’s particularly interesting for those who are conceiving using donated sperm or eggs, or reciprocal IVF. Recent studies have suggested that the person carrying the child can play a significant role in that child’s development, despite not being genetically connected.
Where can we find a sperm donor?
Finding the best sperm donor for your ROPA treatment is easy thanks to Maigaard Sperm Bank. The bank has been specially created to ensure Maigaard patient have access to the best quality donated sperm at a highly affordably cost. Donation Coordinators work directly with patients to help find the best match from our extensive bank. Alternatively, we also work closely with many leading sperm banks should you decide to use them.
Speak with our friendly team
No question is too small. Our team are here to answer all of your questions before, during and after treatment. Get in touch now and we’ll be happy to help.