A donor provides eggs to help another person or family create embryos. After ovarian stimulation and retrieval, eggs are fertilized in a lab and embryos may be transferred to a recipient or gestational surrogate, or frozen for later use.
Healthy candidates within the program’s age and BMI guidelines, free from significant medical or genetic concerns. Donors complete medical evaluation, psychological assessment, genetic testing and a review of personal and family health history.
Independent legal agreements clarify rights, responsibilities, privacy and the nature of the donor relationship, while psychological support helps donors and intended parents feel prepared for the personal side of the journey.