Types of Donors

Choosing the right egg donor for your third party reproduction journey is one of the most significant steps in the process. Below you will find information regarding the different types of egg donors available to you.

Anonymous Donor

An anonymous donor is a woman who is unknown to the recipient or recipients. An anonymous donor may be found through egg donation programs or organizations such as the Global Egg Bank.

Known/Directed Donor

In most cases, a directed donor is a known friend or relative of a recipient.

There may be situations in which the recipient(s) and donor have only limited knowledge of each other. This may occur when direct contact is established without the assistance of a third party.

A recipient should exercise caution when recruiting donors directly without seeking advice.

Egg-Sharing Donor

An egg-sharing donor may also be referred to as a split donor or a shared egg donor. This refers to a situation in which a donor decides to donate their eggs to more than one recipient.

Frozen Oocyte Donation

Frozen oocyte donation, also known as cryopreserved oocyte donation, involves the freezing of a woman's eggs for later use. For more information, please contact your fertility provider.

Fresh Oocyte Donation

Fresh oocyte donation refers to the process where a woman's eggs are harvested and immediately fertilized with sperm to create embryos. For more information, please contact your fertility provider.