donor eggs vs own eggs?

[mature momma]

It's me again. Thank you for your reply but I still want to know whats the difference between the same quality eggs from someone younger vs older? Is there something that the naked eye can't see? Please help me understand.... Also what do you know about DHEA and IVF? I took it on my first IVF. Is there any benefit in using it when doing IVF with donor eggs? Thank you for your patience. Debra

[mature momma]

What a sad story. My heart goes out to your mom. But all ended well. She was blessed with two wonderful children.By the way, why did you ask about the progestrone? And thanks for telling me about the new forum. I just introduced myself over there. Got some good news today. At work we are looking into new insurance it has no pre-existing and will cover 50-70% of IVF using donor eggs. Can you believe that! Good things are coming our way.        Debra

[mature momma]

I forgot to tell you, I spoke to my RE office today. They have the complete profile on our donor for me to review and should be getting a picture in the next few days. They tell me she is getting married soon and this will be her last donation. She must feel good giving such a wonderful gift to those of us who need help. I am thankful for her giving heart. You know, I still have times when I'm just mad about the whole thing. I work with a girl who has 3 kids by 3 different men and now is expecting a 4th by some one she is again not married to. She wasn't even trying to concieve. Didn't want another child. Then you have people like us. Wanting a child so badly and trying everything possible. Why not us???Just makes me want to SCREAM!!! Anyway, I know this is the right choice for us and this is going to bring our dreams to life. Hope you had a great day:) Debra

[mature momma]

On the day of retrieval they checked progesterone levels then again on day of transfer. Started progesterone shots (IM) once a day the day after retrieval. They said levels were perfect to support a pregnancy. Debra

[mature momma]

Sorry. He answered my ? but not in the detail I was wanting. So I asked again for more in depth info along with another ?. New to this forum, still learning.

[seagirl]

You can only ask 2 questions a day on this doctor moderated forum so make sure to ask additional questions in the same post.

[BG-MN]

Your question to the doctor reminded me of something I wanted to ask you.  Were you put on progesterone at any point (either when trying to conceive on your own or during the IVF process)?  If so, what form was it (i.e., was it shots, suppositories, pills)?  Do you remember when in the process you took it?  Hope you're having a good 4th!