Embryo Adoption Embryo Adoption is a well established and successful form of assisted conception treatment where both partners are subfertile. Indication for embryo Adoption Menopausal and perimenopausal woman and subfertile partner. Recurrent IVF Failures. Carriers of genetic disease or chromosomal abnormalities. The advantages of embryo Adoption are good use of excess embryos. Also the recipient bears the child and hence the bonding with it is the advantage over adoption. This is relatively a simple procedure, cheaper treatment compared to oocyte donation or IVF and fewer medical complications.