In Estonia, female couples can start a family through artificial insemination, and the law ensures that the child’s parentage is clearly defined and protected.
If a woman becomes pregnant through artificial insemination and her female spouse has given written consent, the child born is considered by law to be the child of both partners.
The appropriate treatment method is selected and planned during the initial consultation.
No referral letter or prior tests are required—simply book an appointment.
The fertility treatment methods offered to female couples are insemination, or intrauterine insemination, and IVF treatment, or in vitro fertilization. In certain situations, and for specific indications, treatment with a donor embryo is also possible.
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a method in which motile sperm are introduced into a woman’s uterus using a special catheter, timed to coincide with ovulation, increasing the likelihood of conception. With IUI, the woman’s own menstrual cycle is taken into account, and fertilization of the egg occurs within the woman’s own body. In some cases, however, insemination is not suitable or possible. In such cases, IVF treatment may be the best solution.
Ovumia Tallinn has its own sperm bank, but it is also possible to order donor sperm from Danish sperm banks: European Sperm Bank and Cryos International.
Before insemination, the need for a fallopian tube patency test is also assessed. The probability of conception per insemination cycle is on average 10–15%, and most pregnancies occur within the first 3–4 attempts.
For female couples, results may even be better if there are no other known factors affecting fertility besides the absence of sperm.
The cost of insemination includes Ovumia donor sperm and the procedure. Sometimes an ultrasound is needed to determine the exact time of ovulation, but in most cases, this can be done with a home ovulation test.
In IVF treatment, the ovaries of the woman undergoing treatment are stimulated with hormone injections to produce multiple mature eggs at once. The mature eggs are retrieved and fertilized with donor sperm in a laboratory setting.
In vitro fertilization uses eggs that have matured as a result of hormonal stimulation and been collected via egg retrieval, which are then fertilized with sperm in a laboratory setting. During insemination, typically only one or two eggs are fertilized.
Of the resulting embryos, one embryo is transferred to the uterus at a time. The remaining high-quality embryos are frozen so they can be used in future procedures—for example, when planning for a potential sibling in the future.
On average, about 70% of the eggs are fertilized. Of the fertilized eggs, 30–50% develop into high-quality embryos.
The best embryo is selected for fresh transfer, which usually takes place 2–5 days after fertilization. The remaining suitable embryos are frozen.
On average, 30–40% of fresh embryo transfers result in a clinical pregnancy.
In double donation treatment, both the sperm and the eggs come from a donor.
The uterine lining of the recipient partner is prepared for embryo transfer using hormone therapy. Donor gametes are fertilized using IVF or ICSI, the resulting embryo is transferred to the uterus, and the remaining embryos are frozen for future use.
We have been providing donor egg treatments for over 25 years. Ovumia has its own bank of egg and sperm donors.
Learn more about treatment options using donor gametes here.
Book your initial appointment online or by phone.
Personalized approach, gynecological ultrasound. If necessary, additional tests and examinations will be conducted to develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Donor gamete counseling
Consultation with a donor coordinator.
Selection of a suitable sperm donor (and, if necessary, an egg donor)
Starting the treatment cycle according to the treatment plan
Fertility treatment
Insemination or embryo transfer.
Pregnancy test 2 weeks after insemination or embryo transfer
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