Is egg sharing right for you?

Egg sharing is a unique model of egg donation that supports the needs of both donors and intended parents. Instead of cash compensation, the eggs retrieved are shared: some are donated to intended parents building their families, while the rest are frozen for the donor’s future use. 

Cofertility’s egg-sharing programs are a mutually beneficial, value-aligned alternative to traditional egg donation. For intended parents, it’s a way to grow your family through a model rooted in respect and shared purpose. For donors, it makes egg freezing more accessible while helping another family grow.

Egg sharing is still new to a lot of people, and with that comes some real misconceptions: does it affect your fertility, is it fair to donors, how does it compare to traditional egg donation? We break down the most common myths, and show you how our model challenges the industry status quo.

One of the most common questions about egg sharing is whether there will be enough eggs to go around. At Cofertility, every participant goes through rigorous testing and medical screening protocol to ensure there’s a strong likelihood of success with a shared cycle. Each participant also consults with a board-certified fertility doctor to determine the optimal number of eggs needed for their goals.

At Cofertility, a single, 50/50 egg sharing cycle typically results in 24 eggs retrieved, meaning the donor keeps 12 and 12 are donated. Most Cofertility members choose to undergo two retrieval cycles, meaning they end up with 24+ total eggs frozen for their future use. Recent studies show that these outcomes are associated with a 70-90% chance of at least one live birth for those who freeze before age 35.

With these safeguards, we ensure that everyone involved feels confident they’ll have enough eggs to pursue their family-building goals, now or in the future.