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Donor Egg Services

Whether you’re considering donor egg services for the first time or are already an established patient, we’re here to help.

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IVF with an egg donor

People who do not have eggs, including same-sex male couples, individual males, or who experience multiple unsuccessful IVF cycles may choose to pursue IVF using healthy eggs donated by another person. Deciding to move forward with an egg donor can be a significant shift if you were initially planning to conceive using your own eggs, yet it can also be a source of hope for many patients. We understand the emotional toll this process and decision can take, and it’s important to know that your fertility plan happens on your timeline when you are ready.

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Choosing an egg donor

Once you have decided to use an egg donor, the next step is selecting a donor. Los Angeles Reproductive Center is home to a robust in-house donor program, and we also work with outside donor egg agencies to help patients find the best match. Egg donors are rigorously evaluated through medical, family history, and psychological assessments to ensure they are healthy, responsible, and well-suited for donation. The selection process allows patients to consider factors like physical traits, ethnic background, and personality, with options for anonymous or known donors. Through a holistic and supportive approach, the clinic ensures that patients have resources to make an informed, personalized choice for a positive family-building experience.



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In-house egg donor program

In addition to working with trusted outside agencies, Los Angeles Reproductive Center offers its own in-house egg donor program. All donors are carefully screened by our experienced team to ensure the highest standards of care. This program is designed to provide patients with more affordable options and help reduce the costs often associated with third-party agencies.


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"Dr Kalan made me and my husband feel confident and comfortable. He was very reassuring and we trusted him completely."

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What are donor services?

Using a donor’s eggs is an option for patients who may have no or limited success using their own eggs. This includes women of advanced reproductive age, or those with a low egg supply, ovarian insufficiency, or a history of several unsuccessful treatment cycles using their own eggs. Using an egg donor is also an option for same sex male couples, single men, and transgender people interested in biological parenthood.


The process involves fertilizing fresh or frozen donor eggs via IVF, then placing one embryo into the uterus of the person carrying the pregnancy. The person who gestates the pregnancy needs hormonal support in early pregnancy, but can have a successful pregnancy and delivery. We know that deciding on egg donation can be an emotionally complex step in many ways, and we are here to support you throughout your journey.

Is using an egg donor right for me?

There are many different reasons a patient may opt to use donated eggs to achieve pregnancy. For gay male couples or single men it will be a foundational step in the process along with partnering with a gestational carrier (surrogate). Heterosexual couples, single women, and any person assigned female at birth may choose to use an egg donor if they are unable to conceive using their own eggs.


Some reasons why you may not be able to conceive using your own egg could include:


  • Ovarian insufficiency
  • Poor follicle development
  • Damaged ovaries due to chemotherapy or radiation
  • Carrier of a genetic or chromosomal disease abnormality that could result in an unhealthy child or recurrent pregnancy losses.
  • Egg quantity and quality has diminished significantly, often due to age
  • Absent ovaries due to surgery
  • Post-operative transgender person without ovaries or with whom egg retrieval is no longer possible or doesn’t result in viable embryos or successful IVF
  • Assigned male at birth
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"After extensive research, we were drawn to [LARC] because it has incredible results for donor egg operations… Dr. Winkler is clearly very experienced, knowledgeable, and passionate about her job."

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Paying for donor eggs

Though coverage for fertility care varies widely by insurance plan, the good news is that you have options. We are committed to guiding you through your insurance benefits, out-of-pocket expenses, and other financing options every step of the way. With Los Angeles Reproductive Center you will never be in the dark about cost.

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Many same-sex male couples use donated eggs to build a family. Using donor eggs can also be an option for patients with limited success rates using their own eggs, or anyone who is a carrier of a genetic or chromosomal abnormality. We understand that in this scenario, using donated eggs can be a difficult and emotional step to take and we are here to support you in your decision.