Donor Egg Program
Donor eggs are a great option for many individuals and couples who wish to grow their family but are unable to use their own eggs. There are many reasons why someone might pursue donor eggs to build their family. This could be because of reasons such as premature ovarian failure, genetic disorders, or age-related fertility issues. Many LGBTQ+ individuals and couples also build their families with the help of donor eggs.
When you use donor eggs as a part of your fertility journey, the donor eggs, either fresh or frozen, are fertilized in our laboratory using sperm from one of the intended parents or a sperm donor, depending on your circumstances. The resulting embryos are then transferred to the uterus of the person carrying the pregnancy.
We invite you to explore the possibilities with SRM and take the first step towards realizing your dream of parenthood. With our expert team and robust donor network, your journey to build your family is in caring and capable hands.
Frozen Donor Eggs
At SRM, we are committed to recruiting and screening quality egg donors to provide you with more choices. Our partnership with Pinnacle Egg Bank ensures patients have a broad selection of high-quality frozen donor eggs readily available through the Pinnacle Fertility network. This reduces wait times significantly and enhances your chances of finding the ideal match to meet your unique family needs.
Pinnacle Egg Bank has strict qualification criteria for egg donors, including:
• Consultation with a fertility specialist
• Ultrasound
• Blood tests
• Urine test
• Psychological evaluation
• Genetic Counseling
Each candidate must also pass medical and psychological screening tests and complete detailed questionnaires so our team can evaluate and create a comprehensive profile for donors who meet our criteria. These profiles help give intended parents a better idea of a potential donor’s medical history, personality traits, interests, and more before making a decision.
Profiles for donors who have eggs available may be viewed in our online database with Pinnacle Egg Bank. Once you have selected your donor, we will work with you to identify a thaw date for your donor egg cycle, after which your selected eggs will be thawed and prepared for fertilization and transfer.
Fresh Donor Eggs
SRM offers multiple options for fresh eggs, including a one-to-one match with a donor from our database, or fresh shared options with donors in an existing cycle. In a shared cycle, intended parents can secure a portion of eggs (up to 12) from a donor already cycling, and any additional eggs may go to another recipient or frozen and banked.
In this cycle type, the eggs are inseminated on the day of the donor’s egg retrieval, after which the resulting embryos are frozen. The embryos are then transferred when the person carrying the pregnancy is ready.
Experienced Team
We are committed to providing compassionate care, extensive donor options, and streamlined processes to make your path to parenthood as smooth and fulfilling as possible.
Once you have established care with your physician at SRM, our dedicated donor egg team will assist you with completing the required testing and cycle coordination. We have a full-service multidisciplinary team at SRM, including genetic counselors through LabCorp, mental health professionals, acupuncturists, and peer-to-peer support groups. Our dedicated donor egg liaison will help you match with a fresh or frozen egg donor. Our goal during this process is for you to feel cared for medically and emotionally, every step of the way.
Financial Considerations
Treatment financing allows for more financial flexibility for our patients. Our financial counselors are available to answer questions about the cost of treatment, financing options, and how our financial services can be utilized.