For some intended parents, the path to parenthood requires the use of donor eggs. Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago (AFCC) is home to an impressive egg donation program, featuring pioneering award-winning physicians, cutting-edge technology, and meticulously screened donors. We’ll work with you to find your ideal donor and offer the support you need at each step of the process.
Our egg donor program is highly selective, ensuring that only the most qualified candidates make it through. Donors undergo extensive medical, psychological, and genetic evaluations, with only 1-2% of applicants becoming approved donors.
Our screening includes:
Our secure, easy-to-use egg donor database provides detailed profiles of each donor, including:
Access the Largest Egg Donor Database in the Nation: Our Partnership with MyEggBank In addition to our local donor database, we’ve partnered with MyEggBank®, giving you access to one of the nation’s most extensive donor egg databases. This partnership allows you to explore a wide range of donor profiles, ensuring that you can find the ideal match that aligns with your family’s needs – all within one seamless platform.
Beginning the path to parenthood through egg donation is an incredibly personal journey. One important decision involves choosing between a fresh or frozen egg donation cycle. Understanding the pros and cons of each option helps ensure that you’re making the best decision for your family.
Fresh egg donation cycles involve the synchronization of the cycles of the donor and recipient so the eggs can be fertilized immediately after retrieval. The resulting embryo is transferred a few days later. With frozen egg donation, the eggs are retrieved, vitrified, and stored in cryopreservation tanks until you’re ready to use them. Both options come with various benefits, depending on what your unique needs are.
The key advantages to frozen donor egg cycles are:
While frozen donor egg cycles have become increasingly popular in recent years, there are many scenarios where a fresh donor egg cycle is preferred, including:
Ready to start building your family using donor eggs? Connect with our third-party reproduction team to explore your options.
