The egg donation process is a crucial pathway to parenthood for many families. A woman donates her eggs to create embryos that are then transferred to the intended parent or surrogate. This journey to pregnancy entails several key factors; including selecting an egg donor, deciding between fresh or frozen eggs, choosing between a Known, Semi-Known or Anonymous donation cycle, performing the required medical screenings on your chosen donor and undergoing an IVF cycle with an experienced IVF clinic.
Inquiring about Your Interest
The first steps to starting your egg donation journey begins with inquiring about your interest. This initial step involves providing us with essential information about yourselves, your timeline expectations, preferences and needs. By allowing us to understand your specific criteria, we can tailor the process to find the most suitable egg donor for you. Our goal is to ensure a smooth and personalized experience, matching you with a donor who aligns with your desires and expectations, and setting the foundation for a successful and supportive journey to parenthood.
Identifying a Donor Match
The process of identifying a donor to match with is crucial for intended parents. It starts with the search of our donor database, which includes a diverse group of young women who may have either successfully undergone and passed thorough medical screenings or who have been medically pre-screened. Our database allows you to search and find a donor who aligns with your specific criteria, such as physical characteristics, background, and personal values, education. By allowing us to help you carefully select a donor, we can ensure that we help you find the perfect match to meet your family's needs and help you take the next step in your journey to parenthood.
Fresh vs. Frozen Eggs
Before selecting a donor, intended parents have the option to choose between a fresh and frozen egg donation cycle. A fresh egg donation cycle involves the donor undergoing an IVF cycle, where her eggs are retrieved (Aspirated) specifically for you. This also means you will receive all the eggs retrieved in this cycle. In contrast, a frozen egg donation consists of eggs that have already been retrieved and stored in batches. The number of batches may vary as well as the cost per each egg. Each option fresh and frozen has its own benefits, such as timing, cost, and flexibility, allowing you to take your time to choose the path that best fits your needs and timeline in the egg donation process.
Fresh Egg Donation
With a fresh egg donation cycle, the donor undergoes a thorough medical screening with a series of tests. There must be a legal contract in place. The donor is then prepped to undergo an IVF cycle. This process can yield a higher number of eggs, providing a better outcome and successful fertilization and embryo creation.
Frozen Egg Donation
Using frozen eggs involves using donor eggs which have already been retrieved at its maturity and stored. These Anonymous donors who have frozen eggs stored have also successfully performed a thorough medical screening with a series of tests. These eggs are available in batches, offering a more efficient and more cost-effective option.
Communication with Your Donor
The level of communication with your egg donor can vary based on your personal preferences. Always know you have the right to change your preferences. Options include known, semi-known or anonymous donations. This flexibility allows intended parents to choose the type of relationship that best fits their comfort level, needs and wishes. You can solely decide how much interaction you want with your donor. Ensuring a relationship that supports both your family-building journey and the donor's privacy.
Egg Donation and Surrogacy
If you require both an egg donor and a gestational surrogate, it is recommended to start by first creating your embryos. Upon this process you can also start initiating the steps needed to secure your spot with our surrogacy program to find your surrogate who best fits your family needs and desires. This approach will ensure a seamless transition to the embryo transfer once you are matched with a surrogate, optimizing both processes one after the other for a smoother journey to parenthood.
Why Choose Pacific Surrogacy and Egg Donation
Choosing Pacific Surrogacy and Egg Donation means partnering with a team that has decades of experience on the agency side of things in the fertility field. We have a close strong connection with our fertility practice. We offer a comprehensive and forward- thinking approach to egg donation and surrogacy, focusing on personalized care and one -on-one support for everyone involved. Our programs are designed to facilitate thoughtful decision-making, ensuring open communication and transparency between all individuals involved. This holistic approach not only supports the donor but also helps intended parents navigate their journey to parenthood with confidence and peace of mind.
