On average, egg donor costs generally fall between $30,000 to $65,000, while sperm donor costs can range between $4,000 to $40,000. Several factors influence this variance, including your fertility clinic's medical costs.

The most important characteristics of a donor are good health, availability (in the case of egg donors), and desire to donate. You might also look for donors who resemble someone in your family or share your heritage, hair color, or interests. Donor Concierge will find you all the available Texas donors who match your desired criteria.

The primary difference between fresh and frozen egg donation cycles is the need to synchronize the menstrual cycles of the egg donor and recipient. In a fresh egg donation cycle, the egg donor and recipient’s cycles are synchronized to facilitate the quick transfer of a fertilized embryo into the recipient’s uterus. In a frozen egg donation cycle, the eggs are retrieved and cryopreserved for later use. Once ready, the frozen eggs are thawed, fertilized, and prepared for IVF.

We do our best to match you with donors who look like they could be a part of your extended family. During the Donor Concierge intake process, you share pictures of yourself, your partner, and your family with your case manager, so they can take your physical appearance into account when curating potential donors. While no one can guarantee what a baby will look like (not even families conceiving through traditional means), our team will prioritize matching you with donors who bear a resemblance to you.

Egg donation offers a path to parenthood for couples facing infertility, same-sex male couples, and women who have medical conditions that impact their reproductive health. Sperm donation is an option for couples facing fertility challenges, same-sex female couples, single women, or intended parents with medical issues or known genetic conditions.

According to the preliminary 2023 report from the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART), 36.0% of cycles involving fresh donor eggs resulted in a live birth, and 36.5% of frozen cycles resulted in a live birth. Please note that it’s common for intended parents to go through multiple embryo transfer cycles before achieving a successful pregnancy.

There is no scientific evidence showing that using donor eggs makes it more difficult for a mother to bond with her newborn. Bonding is shaped by many different factors unrelated to genetics, including hormonal changes during pregnancy, emotional connection, parenting experiences, and social support.

While we can’t guarantee a match, we will present you with all available candidates who meet your criteria. Our experienced case managers have a 95% match rate and conduct the most comprehensive searches possible to maximize your chances of finding the right donor.

Though this is a personal choice, the general recommendation is to tell your child when you think they’re ready. Although conversations with your child about their donor origins may seem overwhelming, many available resources can help, including books, support groups, counseling, and The Donor Sibling Registry.