Donor eggs for LGBTQ+ families

At Cofertility, we believe in the equal right to parent. Our egg donor matching platform serves families of all backgrounds, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, or relationship status.

Why LGBTQ+ intended parents choose Cofertility

Samuel Pang, MD
Medical Advisor

Meet Dr. Pang

Dr. Samuel Pang is a Medical Advisor at Cofertility and board certified OBGYN and fertility doctor. Dr. Pang is a pioneer in providing reproductive care to LGBTQ+ patients. In 1998, he was among the earliest physicians offering assisted reproductive technology (ART) to gay men who sought parenthood via donor eggs and gestational surrogacy.



In 2007, he began providing IVF services to lesbian couples without infertility, coining the term “reciprocal IVF” for one person providing oocytes and the other gestating. In 2012, he began treating transgender men for fertility preservation and reciprocal IVF, and transgender men who choose to gestate themselves. He was recently selected by ASRM for their Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award in 2022.

Hear from our members

Mark & Chirag

“We feel so lucky to have come across Cofertility as we're making the most important decision of our life. They've taken what can traditionally be such a depersonalized journey and made it into something deeply emotional. Their team really takes the time to get to know Intended Parents and Split members to make sure it's a perfectly aligned match all around."
INTENDED PARENTS
Riya - Split Member

Riya

"I had been thinking about freezing my eggs when I found Cofertility. As I Iearned more about the donation process, I fell in love with the idea of donating my eggs to a couple of colour and/or a same sex couple. When I met my match through Zoom, I instantly felt how kind and genuine they were. The questions they asked were so deep and intentional, I was so happy to be able to help them."
SPLIT MEMBER
Trey and Zach - Intended Parents

Trey & Zach

“What stood out most to us was the incredible women and how selflessly they’re willing to share their eggs to help families like ours achieve their dreams. Cofertility went above and beyond to find a donor who was the perfect fit for us, and we’re endlessly grateful for their care and dedication. If you’re looking for an egg donor, Cofertility is the perfect place to start."
INTENDED PARENTs
Miri - Split Member

Miri

“The entire process with Cofertility was smooth, easy, and far less intimidating than I expected. I chose to complete two cycles and felt fully supported throughout. I appreciated having total control and knowing I was part of an ethical program that helps make egg freezing more accessible. I was also thrilled to match with and be able to help a same-sex couple."
SPLIT MEMBER
D. J. Stavropoulos Intended Parent

D. J. Stavropoulos

“When I was exploring my options, Cofertility felt like a breath of fresh air, filled with brilliant, dedicated people who were genuinely invested in helping me achieve my dream of fatherhood. Their donors were incredible, and I felt they had a deeper, more personal investment in the process because they were also receiving eggs to help build their own families in the future.”
Intended parent
Lauren - Split Member

Lauren

“As a public education teacher, egg freezing felt financially out of reach. Then I found Cofertility, and it was a no-brainer. Not only was I able to freeze my eggs for free, but as a teacher, I couldn’t think of a better way to help another family. I knew I was making the right decision when I met with the intended family and felt the joy in their hearts by getting this chance to grow the family of their dreams."
Split Member
Ben and Xavi

Xavi and Ben

"We spent a year exploring different options, and it was quite complicated. The process was unclear, which caused us to pause everything due to our confusion. Then we discovered Cofertility, and it changed everything for us! After our introductory call, we felt excited to begin working with them! The communication with the Cofertility team was superb; they care and guide you through the process.
Intended PareNts
Melanie H - Split Member

Melanie

"Cofertility’s was truly a no-brainer for me. It gave me the opportunity to freeze half of my eggs for my own future, while donating the other half to a family who might not otherwise be able to conceive. There is something incredibly meaningful about a single process helping two families plan for their future at the same time. I felt deeply honored to be part of something that creates so much hope and possibility for others, while also giving me peace of mind about my own path forward."
SPLIT MEMBER
Maiko X. - Intended Parent

Maiko

"I won the lottery with Cofertility and with my donor. She is phenomenal. I feel so fortunate to have found her and have the team at Cofertility to thank for that. I burst out in tears when I found out that my cycle had resulted in twins. It became real that this is happening, I am going to finally be a father, and just to get that good news... it was overwehlming in the best way."
INTENDED PARENT

Our pre-qualified egg donors are ambitious, kind, and excited to help build your family.

Will egg sharing provide me with enough eggs?

At Cofertility, we exclusively operate under an egg-sharing model. Instead of cash compensation, our donors keep half of the eggs retrieved for their own future use and donate the other half to your family. Each donor undergoes comprehensive medical screening to ensure a high likelihood of success, and qualified candidates have an ample ovarian reserve to confidently share. Egg quantity can vary based on factors like age, AMH, and follicle count, all of which are shared after screening. To learn more and see program averages, download our guide.
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We stand with you

LGBTQ+ families have long faced greater scrutiny and barriers to parenthood, from discriminatory laws to unequal parental rights. At Cofertility, we proudly support and advocate for protections that ensure every family is treated equally.
Our Stance

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