ROPA method

Shared motherhood for female couples

The ROPA method (Reception of Oocytes from the Partner) allows female couples to share the experience of being the biological mothers of their child. One provides the eggs and the other carries the pregnancy, creating a unique bond from the very beginning of the process.
At Fertility Madrid, we support each couple in a personalised way to help them achieve their wish of starting a family.

What is the step-by-step process?

Ovarian stimulation of the donor mother

The woman providing the eggs undergoes controlled hormonal stimulation to obtain several mature oocytes. Ultrasound monitoring is carried out until the optimal size is reached.

Follicular puncture and egg retrieval

When the follicles are ready, ovarian puncture is performed in the operating theatre under sedation. The retrieved eggs are then taken to the laboratory.

Fertilisation with anonymous donor sperm

The eggs are fertilised with sperm from a donor, previously selected according to physical characteristics and blood group. The sperm is thoroughly analysed to rule out genetic or infectious diseases.

Embryo culture and selection

The embryos are cultured in the laboratory for several days. Our team selects the embryo with the greatest implantation potential for transfer.

Embryo transfer to the gestational mother

The woman who will carry the pregnancy undergoes hormonal preparation to receive the embryo. The transfer is carried out in the clinic and does not require anaesthesia.

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Pregnancy test

Ten days after the transfer, a blood test (beta hCG) is performed to confirm the pregnancy.

Who can undergo the ROPA method?

This treatment is recommended for:

  • Female couples who wish to share motherhood
  • Women who have not succeeded with donor artificial insemination
  • Cases where one woman has a good ovarian reserve and the other a receptive uterus

Is the ROPA Method better than other treatments?

Compared with artificial insemination or conventional IVF with a donor, the ROPA Method offers a unique emotional advantage: both women share the process.
In medical terms, the success rate will depend mainly on the age and ovarian quality of the donating mother.

How is the sperm donor chosen?

In Spain, sperm donors are legally anonymous. At Fertility Madrid, we select the donor according to:

  • Physical characteristics similar to those of the couple
  • Compatible blood group
  • Complete genetic screening
  • Infectious disease screening
  • Psychological assessment

Price of the ROPA Method and financing options

Consult our team to find out the price of the treatment, which includes all stages: stimulation, laboratory, transfer, and follow-up.
We offer financing plans to help you fulfil your dream without worries.

Why choose Fertility Madrid?

  • Clinic specialised in shared motherhood in the centre of Madrid
  • Laboratory with state-of-the-art technology
  • Medical team with extensive experience in treatments for female couples
  • Personalised care at every stage of the process
  • First informative visit free of charge and without obligation

Frequently asked questions about the ROPA Method

In which cases is the ROPA Method recommended?
How is it decided who will be the gestational mother and who will be the donating mother?
What requirements must the donating mother meet?
And the gestational mother?
How is the donor chosen?
Can embryos be preserved?
Is the ROPA Method legal in Spain?
Is it necessary to be married to access the ROPA Method in Spain?
How long does the whole ROPA Method process take?The treatment usually lasts between 4 and 6 weeks from the start of ovarian stimulation to the embryo transfer, although this may vary depending on each woman’s cycle and the availability of the laboratory.
What is the success rate of the ROPA Method?
What happens if neither of the two has a good ovarian reserve?
Is it possible to undergo the ROPA Method if we do not live in Madrid?
What happens to the embryos that are not used in the first transfer?
Can we switch roles in future pregnancies?
¿Requiere el Método ROPA la misma medicación que una FIV convencional?