Egg provider
The partner providing the eggs has ovarian and hormone assessment, then stimulation, monitoring and egg collection.
Shared motherhood IVF in Cyprus
Both partners, part of the journey.
Shared motherhood IVF — also called reciprocal IVF — allows one partner to provide the eggs while the other carries the pregnancy. Donor sperm is used to create the embryos.
Avenora coordinates the treatment plan, travel arrangements and support around both partners' treatment journey in Cyprus.
Shared motherhood
One provides the eggs. One carries the pregnancy.
Both partners are assessed before the doctor creates an individual treatment plan. The exact tests, medication and treatment protocol depend on both partners' results.
Pregnancy carrier
The partner carrying the pregnancy has uterine and endometrial assessment and, where needed, medication to prepare the lining for embryo transfer.
Donor sperm
Donor sperm is required. The clinic explains the available donor choices and requirements before treatment.
Treatment overview
How shared motherhood IVF usually works.
The clinical plan is individual, but the treatment generally follows four broad phases.
01
Both partners are assessed
The egg provider may have hormone, ovarian-reserve, ultrasound and infection testing. The pregnancy carrier may have blood tests, uterine and endometrial assessment and infection screening.
02
Egg stimulation & collection
The egg provider takes fertility medication while scans and, where needed, blood tests monitor the response. A trigger injection is followed by egg collection, generally around 34–36 hours later depending on clinic protocol.
03
Fertilisation & embryo development
The eggs are fertilised with selected donor sperm using conventional IVF or ICSI where appropriate. Embryos are then monitored as they develop in the laboratory.
04
Carrier preparation & transfer
The pregnancy carrier's uterine lining is prepared and monitored. A selected embryo is transferred when the doctor confirms the timing is right, followed by prescribed support medication and a pregnancy blood test according to clinic protocol.
Embryology
The fertilisation and transfer plan is individual.
Depending on the clinical plan, fertilisation may use conventional IVF or ICSI. Embryos may be cultured for several days, with day-5 blastocyst development and transfer being common, but not guaranteed for every cycle.
Donor sperm selection
Donor options and requirements are explained before treatment. The exact donor route depends on the choices available and the treatment plan.
Transfer timing
The doctor monitors the carrier's endometrial lining and determines when it is ready. The selected embryo is then transferred using a thin catheter; the procedure usually does not require anaesthesia.
Avenora
We coordinate the trip around both partners.
From the required pre-treatment assessments to the Cyprus stay, our team keeps the treatment timing, travel and practical arrangements connected.
Treatment coordination
We coordinate both partners' pre-treatment requirements and treatment timing with the clinic.
Travel & stay
Once dates are confirmed, we organise the agreed travel, accommodation and transfers around the treatment plan.
Support in Cyprus
You have a dedicated team to turn to for appointments, transfers and everyday practical needs throughout your stay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Shared motherhood IVF, also called reciprocal IVF, allows one female partner to provide the eggs while the other carries the pregnancy.
Yes. Donor sperm is required to fertilise the eggs. The clinic explains the available donor choices and requirements before treatment.
Yes. The partner providing the eggs and the partner carrying the pregnancy are both assessed so the doctor can create an individual treatment plan.
No. Fertilisation may use conventional IVF or ICSI depending on the clinical plan. The doctor and embryology team determine the appropriate approach.
A β-hCG blood test is usually performed around 9–14 days after embryo transfer, depending on the clinic's protocol.
The treatment route and exact package depend on both partners' assessments and the donor option. We'll confirm the appropriate package and price during your consultation.
Shared motherhood IVF
Let's plan the route around both of you.
Book a consultation and we'll take you through the assessments, donor route, treatment timing and Cyprus arrangements.
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