Selecting an egg donor is one of the most important decisions on your fertility journey. At Egg Donors San Diego, we understand how personal and emotional this process can be. Choosing an egg donor is more than reviewing profiles, it’s about trust, safety, and the reassurance that every donor has been evaluated to the highest medical and ethical standards.
According to Dr. Minoos Hosseinzadeh, founder and medical director of both the Fertility Institute of San Diego and Egg Donors San Diego, “Our goal is to remove uncertainty and make the egg donor selection process feel personal, transparent, and safe. When everything is handled in-house, we maintain full control over the quality, accuracy, and care provided to both donors and intended parents.”
Defining the Egg Donor Selection Process
The egg donor selection process is a detailed, multi-step evaluation designed to ensure that every donor meets the highest standards for medical, psychological, and genetic health. At our San Diego fertility clinic, the process begins with a comprehensive medical history review and continues through multiple rounds of egg donor screening conducted directly in-house.
Step-by-Step: How Egg Donors Are Screened in San Diego
1. Initial Application and Background Review
2. Medical Testing and Fertility Assessment
3. Genetic Testing
4. Psychological Evaluation
5. Personalized Matching Process
Why Local and In-House Egg Donor Programs Deliver Better Outcomes
When donors are screened locally, the fertility team has direct oversight of every step, from initial health evaluation to egg retrieval. This level of control ensures precision, continuity, and safety.
Dr. Hosseinzadeh explains, “By conducting all screenings in-house, I know every donor personally. I’ve reviewed their medical records, met them face-to-face, and followed their journey through every stage. This hands-on approach reduces the unknowns that can accompany anonymous egg bank programs.”
Key Advantages of Local Screening
– Consistent Medical Oversight
– Faster Match Times
– Enhanced Emotional Trust
– Improved IVF Success Rates
How Local Screening Improves IVF Success Rates
Scientific data shows that when the egg donor screening process is performed in-house, IVF outcomes are more predictable and successful. This happens because all medical, and genetic testing is standardized under one clinical protocol overseen by the physician.
Difference Between In-House Donor Programs and Egg Banks
Criteria | In-House Egg Donor Program | Egg Bank |
Screening | Conducted directly by clinic team in San Diego | Performed externally, often without your physician’s oversight |
Communication | Direct and transparent with donors | Limited or indirect |
Cycle Type | Fresh eggs available | Primarily frozen eggs |
Oversight | Full control by fertility specialists | Dependent on third-party facilities |
Matching Speed | Faster due to local availability | Varies by donor location |
Medical and Psychological Testing for Egg Donors
A robust screening process ensures that every donor not only meets medical criteria but is emotionally prepared. Medical testing includes infectious disease panels, ovarian reserve evaluation, and comprehensive genetic testing for egg donors in California.
Dr. Hosseinzadeh shares, “Egg donation is both a physical and emotional commitment. We take great care to ensure every donor understands the process fully and feels confident in her decision.”
Why Intended Parents Prefer Our In-House Donor Program
Choosing a trusted egg donor program offers reassurance that every step of the journey is guided by experts who care. Intended parents appreciate the one-on-one support they receive from Dr. Hosseinzadeh and her team, a boutique approach that national databases can’t replicate.
Ethical Standards
All egg donor cycles at our fertility clinic in San Diego follow strict ethical standards. Each donor’s emotional and physical wellbeing is safeguarded, and all testing adheres to FDA and ASRM recommendations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
If you’re ready to take the next step, our in-house donor team is here to guide you. Whether you’re exploring fertility preservation options, donor egg IVF, or simply researching the egg donor selection process, you’ll find personalized support every step of the way.
