Overview of Egg donation process​

It all starts with conversations. Intended parents disclose their expectations, medical needs, and likes — maybe something as specific as the physical appearance, education, or cultural heritage — while potential donors answer questions about their health, lifestyle, and family health history.

After that, we proceed to look for the most suitable match.  This is not just about science; it’s about creating the right connection between the intended parents and the donor, built on trust and mutual respect.

Donors undergo thorough medical testing to ensure they are in good health and that their eggs are likely to result in a successful pregnancy. This typically includes:

• Blood tests for hormone levels and overall health

• Genetic screening for hereditary conditions – if the intended parents ask for it. 

• Infectious disease testing

• Ultrasound to evaluate ovarian health
• Additionally, the donor undergoes breast and thyroid ultrasound examinations

These screenings protect both the donor and the future child, ensuring the highest standard of safety.

Before any medical procedures take place, legal contracts are created to protect both the donor and the intended parents. These agreements clearly define:

• Parental rights of the intended parents

• The donor’s responsibilities and rights

• Compensation details (if applicable)
• Privacy and confidentiality terms

This step ensures peace of mind for every party involved. 

Upon completion of the legal contracts, the donor starts a course of fertility medication for a brief period to stimulate the ovaries. They trigger the production of more than one egg in a cycle, instead of the single egg that ovulates each month.
Throughout this process, donors are carefully monitored via blood tests and ultrasounds to monitor their progress. The medical team is on hand daily to guide and comfort the donors at all times.

When the eggs are ready, the donor undergoes a minor outpatient procedure to collect them. The procedure usually takes 15–30 minutes and is performed under IV sedation, so donors feel no pain.

Most donors are able to return to their normal routines within a day or two, though rest is encouraged immediately after retrieval. The eggs are then immediately passed to the embryology team for fertilization.

The donated eggs are fertilized with sperm from either the intended parent or a donor. Embryologists carefully monitor their development over several days to create healthy embryos.

Depending on the intended parents’ plan, embryos may be transferred fresh into the uterus of the intended mother or surrogate, or frozen for future use. Genetic testing may also be performed to ensure only the healthiest embryos are used.

Donors receive medical follow-up to ensure full recovery and continued well-being. Intended parents receive regular updates about embryo development and transfer. Both parties are offered emotional support, counseling, and ongoing guidance as needed.