FAQs

Egg donation is a process where a woman (the donor) donates her eggs to help another woman (the recipient) conceive a child through in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Women who are unable to produce viable eggs, either due to age, genetic factors, or medical conditions, can benefit from egg donation. Additionally, LGBTQ+ individuals, such as gay men, and single men who wish to become parents can also benefit from egg donation.

Egg donors are carefully screened based on medical history, genetic background, and psychological evaluation.

Click here to learn more about the FISD egg donor screening process.

Yes, Intended parents may select their donor on a wide variety of personalized criteria, including preferred hair color, eye color, height, genetic background, and donor education.

Intended parents are provided all of this information, along with a donor’s personal and family health history, donor social history, and donor essay questions on the donor database.

The donor eggs are fertilized with sperm from the intended father or a sperm donor through IVF in a laboratory setting.

The main risks of egg donation include ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), allergic reactions to medications, and potential psychological effects. However, these risks are rare and can be mitigated with proper medical care.

Egg donation is legal in many countries, including the United States. California (where our clinic is located) has some of the most donor and surrogate-friendly laws in the country.

To get started with egg donation, schedule your initial consultation with Dr. Minoos Hosseinzadeh to review your fertility history, family-building goals, and the egg donation process.