Donor Egg
Donor egg treatment is defined as an in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle in which a person with female reproductive organs uses another person’s eggs (the donor) rather than their own.
We are among the leading provider of donor egg treatment in the United States, performing more than 400 egg donation cycles last year alone.
You Have Options
The donor egg process
You may choose an egg donor through our in-house donor egg program or use eggs from a known friend or relative. We are one of only a few centers that recruits, selects, and prescreens (medically, psychologically, and genetically) its own ready-to-cycle egg donors prior to making them available on the donor registry. Our easy-to-use, secure online database allows you to search through the donor profiles for specific criteria such as ethnicity, education, or physical appearance.
We are among the leading provider of donor egg treatment in the United States, performing more than 400 egg donation cycles last year alone and maintaining a high success rate.
Choosing a Donor
FCI Egg Donors
We are one of only a few centers that recruits, selects, and prescreens (medically, psychologically, and genetically) its own ready-to-cycle egg donors prior to making them available on the donor registry. Our easy-to-use, secure online database allows you to search through the donor profiles for specific criteria such as ethnicity, education, or physical appearance. You may prefer to keep your donor’s identity confidential. You and your family will be able to extensively review the donor’s medical and genetic history, physical attributes, and photographs, but the donor will not receive information about you.
Known Donor (or Open Donation)
An open donation may occur if you have a friend, a sister, or another relative who is willing and able to help you start your family. It is very important that all parties have discussed their long-term expectations of the relationship. Our staff psychologist will guide you through this part of your journey.
All involved will usually have agreed to share pertinent information including full names, addresses and occupations. Many times, the intended parents and donor will meet in person (or talk on the phone) and get to know each other before moving forward. There are several important steps for screening your donor.
Frozen donor egg program
Luminary Donor Eggs is an innovative egg bank founded by the country’s leading fertility experts. FCI partners with Luminary Donor Eggs to provide patients with immediate access to donor eggs.
Luminary Donor Eggs offers recipients a convenient and cost-effective process in which patients receive a cohort of 6 eggs and a blastocyst promise for $15,000, plus shipping and handling. Patients may acquire additional eggs in groups of 2 to increase the likelihood of multiple embryos.
FCI patients may also select an egg donor from Fairfax Egg Bank.
How to get started
Fertility Centers of Illinois has treatment options to help almost everyone build the family of their dreams. It all starts with a doctor consultation.
Next Steps
Schedule an appointment
Discuss your
Some fertility
We are here to help
Your Center for Collaborative Reproduction coordinator will guide you through the egg donor selection and treatment process. Our expert behavioral health specialists can offer guidance to help select the donor that is right for you.
Preparing For Egg Donation
Learn more about the necessary steps involved in an IVF treatment involving egg donation.
FDA Requirements
Learn more about the Food & Drug Administration requirements of pre-screening of donors.
Legal Resources
Patients are encouraged to work with attorneys who have a background in reproductive law.
Choosing a Donor
You are in control of this process and we are here to help. We prescreen our egg donors.
Insurance Coverage
Learn more about the necessary steps involved in an IVF treatment involving egg donation.
Financing Options
There are a variety of options for self-pay patients including loans and payment programs.
If you’re in an international or LGBTQIA+ Family, find out what services we can provide for your specific needs. Our dedicated team will help you along the way.
