Shared motherhood for female couples: one partner provides the eggs and the other carries the pregnancy, experiencing the whole process together.
ROPA stands for "reception of oocytes from the partner". One partner provides her eggs, which are fertilized in the laboratory, and the other receives the embryo and carries the pregnancy. This way, both take part biologically in the path to motherhood.
Before starting any treatment, an assessment by a health professional is required. We also support you with information on the legal requirements that may apply.
Timelines and details may vary for each couple.
Tests to define who will provide the eggs and who will carry the pregnancy.
The egg provider receives medication with monitoring.
The eggs are fertilized with selected donor sperm.
The embryo is transferred to the partner who will carry the pregnancy, followed by a pregnancy test.
The ROPA method is designed for female couples who wish to share the experience of motherhood. Your specialist will review the clinical details and applicable requirements with you.
Legal aspects depend on current regulations and location. We guide you, but it's best to confirm the details with up-to-date legal advice.
It's decided together with the medical team, considering clinical factors of each partner.
Yes, the ROPA method uses selected donor sperm from a bank.
Egg fertilization and embryo development take place in the laboratory before the transfer to whoever will carry the pregnancy.