Egg Donation: This involves a fertile woman donating her eggs, which are then used to create embryos. These embryos are implanted in either the intended mother or a gestational surrogate.
Sperm Donation: Involves a man donating his sperm, which can be used to fertilize donor eggs or the eggs of the intended mother.
Choosing a Donor
Intended parents browse through databases of vetted donors to find the right match, focusing on desired traits such as ethnicity, education, and health history.
Type of Donation
Decide between using fresh or frozen eggs/sperm based on your timeline and specific needs.
Coordination
A reputable agency like Donor Exchanges Egg Donation, which can manage the logistical aspects of the donation process.
Timing and Flexibility
Frozen donations provide more flexibility and a shorter preparation time compared to fresh donations.
Cost
Fresh donations are generally more expensive but offer the advantage of a potentially higher yield of eggs or sperm.
Quality
Advances in freezing technology have greatly improved the quality of frozen eggs and sperm, although some still prefer fresh for optimal results.
Quantity
Fresh donations might yield a larger number of eggs or sperm, offering more opportunities for successful fertilization.
Known Donation
There is open identity and possible direct communication
Semi-Known Donation
Limited information is exchanged, with some potential for future contactID Release Donation
The donor’s identity can be disclosed under specific circumstancesNon-ID Release Donation
Minimal information is shared about the donor, with no contact.Prioritizing Donor or Surrogate Selection:
Selecting a Partner Agency:
If you require both a donor and a surrogate, it may be practical to secure a surrogate first due to potentially longer matching times. Meanwhile, you can begin the process of selecting a donor and creating embryos.
We offer comprehensive services in both fresh and frozen egg and sperm donation cycles. Our services include clear, disclosed donation options and access to a robust donor database, backed by decades of experience.
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