Egg donation is a valuable option for individuals and couples who face challenges with fertility due to a variety of medical and genetic factors. It is particularly useful for women who have diminished ovarian reserve, premature ovarian failure, or genetic disorders that they do not wish to pass on to their children.

Additionally, egg donation is beneficial for LGBTQ+ couples and single parents who wish to build their families using a gestational carrier. By providing healthy, viable eggs from a donor, egg donation enables these intended parents to achieve their dreams of having a child and expanding their families.

Our donor egg program, in partnership with Pinnacle Egg Bank, provides intended parents with a diverse and distinguished group of egg donors so they may find the best possible match. All donors go through medical and psychological screenings and are thoroughly vetted and healthy.

How Does Egg Donation Work?

When using donor eggs to become pregnant, intended parents can review comprehensive profiles that detail the donor’s medical background, physical attributes, photos, and more. The person who will carry the pregnancy, which is usually either the intended mother or a gestational carrier, undergoes thorough medical evaluations, such as blood tests and ultrasounds to confirm she is in good health and capable of carrying a baby. If you plan to carry the pregnancy yourself, you must be under 55 years old at the time of embryo transfer.

Following donor selection, the eggs are fertilized in a laboratory with sperm from either the intended father or a sperm donor. These fertilized eggs develop into embryos, which are cultured for several days. The healthiest embryos are then chosen for transfer. About two weeks after the transfer, a blood test is conducted to determine if pregnancy has been achieved.