About the Egg Donation Process
We know that the egg donation process can be confusing, complicated, and overwhelming. We founded The Chosen One to help people become parents. We do what we do because we get a tremendous sense of fulfillment from helping parents on their journey and from helping to bring new life into this world. We are committed to open communication, full partnership with our clients, and to providing information, support, and guidance throughout the entire process.
Why use donated eggs?
Reasons to consider egg donation include fertility challenges, a history of genetic disorders, health concerns, or wanting to start a family as a single or as a LGBTQ couple. If you’re considering having a baby with a donated egg, we’re here to help you every step of the way.
Following is a brief description of what you can expect from this process and from our service.
How it Works
Choosing an egg donor
If you’ve decided to conceive using donor eggs, the first step is to find the right donor for you.
We work with wonderful egg donors around the world, and we specialize in finding the perfect egg donor to meet your specific needs. First, we’ll meet with you to understand your considerations and preferences. Then we’ll review and vet profiles to find donors who meet your specific needs. All registered egg donors undergo comprehensive screenings before being entered in our donor database system. You can read more about the donor screening process below. [hyperlink to anchor]
Preparing and signing the contract
Once you’ve found a donor match, a legal agreement between the intended parents and the egg donor is drafted and signed. We work with top lawyers, who specialize in parent-donor agreements. The agreement addresses all the implications of the egg donation process, such as the responsibilities of both parties, compensation terms, egg ownership, etc.
Cycle synchronization
Donated eggs can be used immediately (fresh cycle) or frozen. When using fresh donated eggs, the recipient and the egg donor receive hormonal treatments to synchronize their fertility cycles. This process ensures that the eggs are retrieved when the recipient’’s uterine lining is optimally prepared for implantation.
Egg and sperm retrieval
When using fresh eggs, once the donor and recipient's fertility cycles have been aligned, the eggs are retrieved from the donor in a simple medical procedure.
When using frozen eggs, there is no need to synchronize cycles. Instead, when the sperm is ready, the eggs are thawed. Using frozen eggs is becoming increasing popular, as it can be less complicated and less expensive.
In vitro fertilization (IVF)
Once the eggs and sperm are ready, your fertility doctor can begin the IVF procedure. The doctor fertilizes the egg in a laboratory, and the embryo begins to form. Using advanced technology, the doctors monitor the embryos growth and check to ensure that the embryo is healthy. It’s even possible to determine the gender of the fetus already at this stage. The embryo is then implanted in the intended mother or gestational carrier’s uterus by the medical team.
Pregnancy test
Two weeks after the IVF procedure, you can take a pregnancy test to find out if you’re expecting a baby!
