Many women want to, and are fully capable of carrying a healthy pregnancy, but their eggs are not healthy enough to form an embryo to carry. This is usually due to a woman wanting to wait until her 30’s-40’s to get pregnant, or the result of an illness like receiving chemotherapy for cancer. With a donor egg, a mother still has the opportunity to carry a pregnancy and give birth, while also having control over the source of donated sperm.

Donor eggs can also be transferred to a surrogate or gestational carrier for same-sex male couples.

Don’t worry! You were born with millions of eggs, and the eggs you donate were already going to be naturally discarded during your cycle! Additionally, complications and severe side effects are very rare. There is always a level of risk associated with any medication or procedure, but all of the medications and procedures you would have are considered very low-risk. Our medical staff will always be monitoring you to ensure your well-being, and they will also review all of the risks with you and answer any questions you have!

We understand this is a huge commitment, and both we and our patients are incredibly grateful for your generosity that can change their lives. This being said, patients who need donor eggs have likely been through a lot of heartbreak. Because of this, we ask that you be completely committed to this process once you begin, so that this pattern does not continue for these intended parents.