Egg Donation Process

The egg donation process gives intended parents a path to parenthood using donor eggs. At EDSI, we guide you through each step, from selecting your donor to egg retrieval. This page explains what to expect at every stage.

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What information is included in EDSI donor profiles?

Each donor profile includes photos, ethnicity, eye color, education, height, and base compensation. Registered intended parents can access medical history, family background, and genetic screening details.

How do you choose a donor based on preferences?

You can filter profiles by appearance, ethnicity, education, and other characteristics. EDSI helps you find options that match your family-building goals.

What happens after you select potential donors?

Once you select your preferred donors, you can request access to their full profiles. From there, EDSI walks you through registration and the next steps in your journey.

Why do intended parents need to register?

Registration gives you secure access to full donor information that’s only available to verified intended parents. It also helps us support and protect everyone throughout the process.

What happens after registration?

Once your account is active, you’ll be able to view complete donor profiles. These include personal background, family medical history, and photos that aren’t shown to the public.

How long does account access last?

Your access stays active for five days. If you need more time, just contact our office and we’ll extend it for you.

How long can you reserve a donor?

You can reserve up to two donors for 72 hours. This gives you time to make a final decision and complete the necessary paperwork.

What’s included in the retainer process?

The retainer confirms that you’re ready to move forward with a specific donor. It includes cost estimates, contracts, and allows us to begin the legal and medical coordination steps.

Who should you contact for next steps?

Reach out to your EDSI coordinator to finalize your donor choice, review agreements, and begin clinical coordination.

What does the matching process include?

An EDSI professional will help schedule your consultations, work with your clinic, and manage all third-party providers involved in the process.

Who coordinates appointments and legal steps?

We handle appointments with your fertility clinic, reproductive attorney, and the donor’s psychologist or physician, depending on the stage you’re in.

Can intended parents remain anonymous?

Yes. You can choose an anonymous, semi-open, or open arrangement. We support the level of privacy that works best for you and your donor.

What happens before egg retrieval?

About two to three weeks before the procedure, the donor starts hormone injections to stimulate egg production. During this time, she is monitored with regular ultrasounds and blood tests.

Is the retrieval surgical or non-surgical?

Egg retrieval is a non-surgical procedure done under light sedation. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes and is performed by a reproductive endocrinologist at a fertility clinic.

When are final payments sent to the donor?

After the physician confirms the retrieval is complete, EDSI releases the donor’s final compensation according to the terms of your agreement.

What happens after the egg retrieval?

After retrieval, the clinic fertilizes the eggs to create embryos. These may be tested, frozen, or transferred to a surrogate, depending on your next steps.

Does EDSI provide support after retrieval?

Yes. EDSI continues to support you by coordinating with your clinic and any other providers involved through embryo transfer and beyond.