Frozen egg donation with Cofertility
Donors complete their screening and retrieval before you match, so you’ll know exactly how many eggs are available, have all records upfront, benefit from more predictable costs, and can move quickly toward embryo creation and transfer.
Curious about fresh egg donation? Learn more.
Benefits of frozen egg donation
Whether fresh or frozen egg donation is right for you will depend on your goals and preferences. Here are some of the key reasons intended parents choose frozen egg donation with Cofertility:
Added certainty
When you match with a donor in our frozen egg donation program, they’ve already completed their screening and egg retrieval. This means you’ll know upfront how many eggs are available (a minimum of six per match), and with screening already complete, you can avoid many of the uncertainties that can arise with a fresh donation journey.
Quicker process
With frozen egg donation, the donor has already completed their screening and retrieval, so you can fertilize eggs or ship them to your clinic right away. This makes the time from match to embryo creation much faster, which is ideal if you’re hoping to transfer as soon as possible.
More predictable pricing
In our frozen egg donation program, pricing is per egg and all-inclusive, with all coordination, screening and retrieval expenses already built in. This structure gives you clear, upfront costs from the start and can help you avoid unexpected expenses.
Finding the right donor
Ultimately, the most important thing is that you feel great about the donor who you match with. If you’re open to either fresh or frozen egg donation, the right match may ultimately guide which program you pursue.
Pricing and guarantee
With a frozen cycle, program fees are per-egg and all-inclusive, with the costs of Cofertility’s coordination as well as the donor’s screening and retrieval already built in. Your frozen egg donation match also comes with our Embryo Guarantee:
- The number of embryos guaranteed is based on the number of eggs in your original match.
- If anything outside of your control prevents you from reaching this minimum, we’ll replace those eggs with an equivalent number at no additional cost for up to three total matches.
To see full pricing and guarantee details, visit our pricing page.
How it works
If you are interested in matching with a donor in our frozen egg donation program, here’s how the process works:
Fresh vs. frozen egg donation
Fresh Egg Donation
Frozen egg donation
Timing
Donor’s screening and retrieval happen after match; time from match to cycle is ~3-5 months
Donor’s screening and retrieval is complete before matching, ideal if you want to create and/or transfer embryos quickly
Egg count
Retrieval outcomes not known until after match
Varies by cohort, with certainty around number of eggs
Embryo creation
Embryos can be created immediately with fresh eggs
Embryos created after frozen eggs are thawed
Clinic choice
Donor may cycle at your clinic
Eggs already retrieved; may be shipped to your clinic
Donor meeting
Option to meet donor before screening and retrieval begins
Option to meet donor after retrieval and match is finalized
Pricing
Costs vary based on what your clinic charges for services
Match cost is known upfront as fee varies by cohort size and includes all associated expenses
Frequently asked questions
What kind of screening do donors in the frozen egg donation program complete?
All Cofertility donors, regardless of their program, undergo the same rigorous screening process as those in our fresh program, following ASRM, FDA, and standard egg donation guidelines. This includes:
- Confirming the donor is 21–33 years old (per ASRM guidelines)
- Reviewing the donor’s medical, mental health, reproductive, and lifestyle history
- Reviewing the donor’s biological family’s medical history for genetic risks and conditions
- Collecting and reviewing any prior donation history and outcomes
- Genetic carrier screening
- Psychological screening
- General health examination
- Third party background check
How many eggs will I get with a frozen cycle?
Every frozen match has a minimum of 6 frozen eggs, but a given donor may have more frozen eggs available based on their cycle outcomes.
A donor’s eggs from a given retrieval may be shared by up to 3 families. Compared to traditional egg banks, our model reduces the number of potential family units and biological half siblings that your donor conceived child(ren) may have in the future. If a given donor has already donated to another family, that will be clearly noted on their profile.
How do I figure out if my clinic will accept frozen eggs?
Most clinics will review the retrieval clinic’s freeze and thaw protocols alongside the screening and embryology records, all of which we’re able to provide. Our team will also complete an onboarding with your clinic to ensure they have everything they need to accept the frozen eggs.
If I match with a donor in the frozen program, do I need to work with the clinic where the eggs were frozen?
While we have seen great outcomes with these clinics and would be happy to recommend completing your cycle there, you can also ship the frozen eggs to your clinic for fertilization and transfer.
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