Reception of oocytes from partner (ROPA)
What does ROPA method involve?
ROPA method consists of performing an IVF with the participation of both female members of the couple and sperm from an anonymous donor. It is addressed to same sex female couples.
How does the reception of oocytes from partner work?
One of the women undergoes the ovarian stimulation process, eggs retrieval and follicular aspiration, as in every IVF cycle. The obtained eggs will be inseminated with the sperm of an anonymous donor specifically selected for the couple. Ovarian stimulation is carried out, whilst the endometrial preparation of the recipient woman is being performed. The best quality viable embryo is transferred into her uterus and she will be the one carrying the gestation.
Which is the legal framework for this treatment?
Until a few years ago this technique was not allowed in Spain, as it was considered a gametes donation and the Spanish Law on Human Assisted Reproduction makes very clear that donation must be anonymous. However, since 2005 Civil Code was amended and the rights of homosexual marriage became the same as heterosexual marriage. Therefore ROPA can no longer be considered a donation, given that a member of the couple is sharing her gametes with her partner, as it happens in heterosexual marriage, where the husband shares his sperm with his wife.
Unlike Artificial Insemination and IVF with donor sperm, this technique enables both women to participate actively into the gestation and to have the same rights and obligations on the baby with no need for one of them to adopt him, as it happened before.
Planning your IVF at CREA and need diagnostic testing services?
Our collaborator Better2Know can help you to arrange all the tests you require at home in the UK or other countries, before you travel for your IVF treatment.
Better2Know is a world leading private provider of diagnostic testing services. We have over 350 clinics across the United Kingdom and 5000 clinics around the world. Better2Know also has a network of nurses who can take your samples quickly and conveniently in the comfort of your own home. We specialise in in-vitro fertilisation testing and sexual health. Our trained advisors will be able to give you all the care and information you need when choosing the tests that are right for you. Contact Better2Know on +44 20 7099 0955 or via web chat to discuss your IVF testing needs and to book your tests now.
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