Using Donor Eggs to Grow Your Family
Our dedicated Nest team will be with you every step of the way.
1 in 11
IVF babies born in the US are conceived using donor eggs
60-80%
Of pregnancies through IVF with egg donors are ultimately successful
2–3%
Of egg donor candidates meet the extensive qualifications necessary to donate their eggs
There are a number of reasons why using donor eggs may be the right decision for you, including:
- There is an absence of eggs in the intended parent(s).
- There is poor egg quality in the intended parent(s).
- You have experienced early menopause or primary ovarian insufficiency.
- You are a same sex male couple.
Nest Donor Bank has demonstrated exceptional clinical outcomes.
Other
Egg Banks
Survival Rate
94%
84%
Blastocyst Development Rate
41%
31%
Euploid Embryo Rate (Day 5/6)
83%
79%
Euploid Embryo Rate (Day 7)
64%
66%
Clinical Pregnancy Rate per
Euploid Embryo Transfer
65%
43%
Clinical Pregnancy Rate per
Non-Biopsied (Tested) Embryo
64%
25%
* Number of Eggs Thawed at NEST : 266 Other Egg Banks: 311
** All eggs in this data set were thawed in Spring Fertility labs. Eggs thawed from NEST: 266; eggs thawed from other Egg Banks: 311.
KNOW YOUR OPTIONS:
THE TWO TYPES OF DONOR EGGS
Frozen Eggs
PROS
- Convenience: Frozen eggs are readily available, meaning they can be used immediately without waiting for a donor to undergo stimulation and retrieval. This can reduce the overall time spent waiting.
- Lower Cost: Because frozen eggs are pre-available, the cost is generally lower than for fresh egg cycles, which require a lot more coordination.
- Wider Selection of Donors: Frozen egg banks often offer a broader selection of donors, as they can source eggs from donors who may not currently be available for fresh donation. This gives recipients more choices in terms of characteristics, ethnicity, and other preferences.
- No Need to Synchronize Cycles: With frozen eggs, there is no need for cycle synchronization between the donor and recipient, simplifying the process.
CONS
- Lower Success Rates (Sometimes): Although frozen egg technology has advanced significantly, frozen eggs may have a slightly lower success rate compared to fresh eggs due to the potential effects of the freezing and thawing process.
- Limited Availability of High-Quality Eggs: Frozen eggs that are available for immediate use may sometimes have lower quality, depending on the donor’s age or the quality of the initial egg retrieval.
Fresh Eggs
PROS
- Higher Success Rate: Fresh eggs are typically associated with slightly higher success rates in IVF cycles compared to frozen eggs.
- Better Quality Control: Fresh eggs are collected and used in the same cycle, so there’s less time between egg retrieval and fertilization. This ensures the eggs are at their peak quality and vitality.
- Potential for More Flexibility: Some fertility clinics may offer the option of selecting a donor based on specific characteristics or preferences, and fresh eggs can be used immediately for that cycle.
CONS
- Availability: Fresh egg donation cycles depend on the availability of donors and synchronized timing with the recipient’s cycle, which can be difficult to coordinate.
- Cost: Fresh eggs often come with a higher price tag due to the need for fresh retrieval, coordination, and potentially longer timelines.
- Increased Risk of Timing Issues: Since fresh egg donation requires the donor and recipient’s cycles to sync, this can lead to delays or complications in the process.
We’ve created a guarantee program to support the notion that if you’re not successful, we shouldn’t be either. Nest guarantees that the warmed eggs from each cohort will result in at least one embryo. Nest guarantees one of the following:
- One early blastocyst if the embryos are cultured out to Day 5
- One expanding blastocyst if the embryos are cultured out to Day 6 or Day 7
- One embryo that is biopsied and/or frozen.