What to Know About Finding Donor Eggs in San Francisco

If you’re considering using donor eggs to grow your family, you’re not alone — and you’re in the right place. Whether you're just starting to explore donor conception or you’ve already decided donor egg IVF is the right path for you, having access to clear, reliable information can make the process feel more manageable.

The Bay Area is home to some of the top fertility clinics in the country, along with a progressive legal and medical environment for third-party reproduction. That means intended parents in San Francisco have access to experienced providers, strong legal protections, and supportive care. But even in such a resource-rich location, understanding the process can feel overwhelming at times.

In this article, we’ll walk you through what to expect when pursuing donor egg IVF in San Francisco, what makes the process here unique, and how Cofertility’s approach helps simplify and support your experience every step of the way.

What you should know about egg donation in California

California is one of the most supportive states in the U.S. for intended parents using donor eggs. Here’s why:

• Legal clarity: California recognizes intended parents as the legal parents from the outset of an egg donor cycle. Legal agreements are standard practice and help ensure that everyone’s rights and responsibilities are clearly defined before the cycle begins.
• Established third-party reproduction laws: California has long been a hub for assisted reproduction. Lawyers, clinics, and mental health professionals here have extensive experience navigating egg donation, which means fewer surprises and more support.
• LGBTQ+ inclusive care: The Bay Area is especially welcoming to LGBTQ+ individuals and couples building families through donor conception. Many clinics and legal professionals are experienced in working with diverse family structures.
• Tech-forward medical care: The Bay Area is known for innovation — and that applies to fertility care too. Many local clinics offer advanced technology for embryo screening and secure communication with care teams.

Cofertility partners with clinics and legal experts in the Bay Area who understand the state’s specific laws and best practices, helping to ensure your process is smooth, secure, and clearly guided from start to finish.

Finding an egg donor in San Francisco

At Cofertility, we believe matching with an egg donor should feel personal, transparent, and fully supported. Here's how it works:

When you create a free account with Cofertility, you’ll gain immediate access to our curated database of pre-qualified egg donors. Each donor is thoroughly vetted before they ever appear in our database, with rigorous medical, genetic, and psychological screening. That means you’re not wasting time browsing unqualified profiles — you're only reviewing matches who are truly ready. Some even have eggs already frozen and ready to be shipped. 

Unlike traditional donor models, our donors aren’t doing it for money. Through our egg sharing model, donors freeze their own eggs for free in exchange for donating half of the eggs retrieved. This approach attracts donors who are thoughtful, future-minded, and genuinely motivated by a shared desire to help someone else build a family.

By working with Cofertility, you’re not just selecting a donor. You’re joining a community that values respect, transparency, and ethical care for everyone involved — including your future child.

Best donor egg IVF clinics in the San Francisco Bay Area

Choosing the right fertility clinic is a big part of the process. The Bay Area is home to some of the most experienced clinics in the country when it comes to donor egg IVF. These clinics offer strong success rates, supportive care teams, and familiarity with third-party reproduction.

Here are some of the clinics Cofertility works with in and around San Francisco:
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NOVA IVF (Mountain View)

2500 Hospital Dr Building 7

Mountain View, CA 94040
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RMA NorCal (San Francisco - Financial District)

150 Spear St Suite 500

San Francisco, CA 94105
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Pacific Fertility Center (San Francisco - North Beach)

55 Francisco St #500

San Francisco, CA 94133
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Spring Fertility (San Francisco - Van Ness)

1 Daniel Burnham Ct #110

 San Francisco, CA 94109
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Spring Fertility (Sunnyvale)

550 Lakeside Dr

Sunnyvale, CA 94085
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Reproductive Science Center (San Ramon)

100 Park Place, Suite 200

San Ramon, CA 94583
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Reproductive Science Center (Oakland)

3300 Webster St. Suite 404

Oakland, CA 94609
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Reproductive Science Center (Los Gatos)

15066 Los Gatos Almaden Road Suite 110

Los Gatos, CA 95032
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Kindbody (San Francisco - Financial District)

88 Sutter St 

San Francisco, CA 94104
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If you haven’t already established care at a fertility clinic, or are looking for a new clinic to work with, we would be happy to talk you through your options and introduce you to potential clinics.

What makes Cofertility different

In traditional donor models, things can feel a bit transactional. Donors are often primarily financially motivated, and intended parents face high fees and long wait times. Cofertility was designed to change that.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Ethically-minded donors: Our egg sharing model attracts donors who want to help others while protecting their own future fertility.
• Greater transparency: We support disclosed donations wherever possible, so children born from donor conception have the option to know more about their origins in the future.
• Flexible options: Choose between fresh and frozen eggs, depending on what works best for your timeline and clinic.
• Personalized support: Our team will guide you through every step — from donor match to legal contracts to embryo creation and beyond.

Our approach centers intended parents, supports donors, and honors the families being created. We believe this isn’t just about having a child — it’s about building the kind of experience you’ll feel good about in the years to come.

Planning your egg donation process in San Francisco

Once you choose Cofertility, here’s what the general process looks like:

1. Match with a donor: Our team will help you navigate profiles and prioritize the characteristics that matter most to you.
2. Meet with the donor (optional): Unlike other agencies, we give intended parents and donors the opportunity to participate in a match meeting.
3. Finalize legal agreements: We’ll connect you with legal professionals who specialize in California reproductive law.
4. Cycle coordination: Working with your clinic, we’ll ensure that everything from medications to egg retrieval is planned and managed.
5. On-call support: From matching through embryo creation (and beyond), Cofertility remains available to answer questions and offer guidance.

If you choose our frozen donor egg program, the process is faster as you receive the eggs soon after match.

Our goal is to keep the process as smooth and supported as possible, so you can focus on the bigger picture: building your family.

Final thoughts

Finding an egg donor in San Francisco doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With Cofertility, you have a partner who understands the legal, medical, and emotional parts of the process — and who’s committed to making it a respectful, ethical, and empowering experience.

Our mission is simple: support intended parents, respect donors, and help grow healthy, happy families.

Ready to get started? Click here to find your perfect match.