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Patients choose donor eggs for many reasons, including diminished ovarian reserve, age-related fertility decline, recurrent IVF failure, known genetic conditions, or personal choice. Here is a detailed breakdown of the most common costs associated with this donor conception path.
Frozen Donor Egg Cohorts
Frozen donor eggs are purchased as a cohort (usually 6 to 8 mature eggs) from an egg bank. These cohorts vary in cost based on the donor’s profile, number of eggs, screening, and the egg bank itself.
Typical range per frozen cohort: $18,000 to $35,000+
This fee usually includes:
- Retrieval from the donor
- Laboratory freezing
- Donor screening and infectious disease testing
- Egg bank program fee
- Coordinated shipping to the clinic
Additional considerations:
- Frozen egg cohorts generally guarantee a specific number of mature eggs.
- Some patients purchase multiple cohorts to increase chances of achieving multiple embryos or to support future sibling planning.
- Donor availability can change over time, so securing eggs early may help maintain consistency.
Fresh Donor Egg Cycles
Fresh cycles are more complex and often provide a higher number of mature eggs, but come with additional monitoring and procedural costs. These cycles may also result in a larger number of embryos, which some intended parents prefer for future family-building plans.
Typical range for a fresh donor cycle: $25,000 to $40,000+
Fresh cycle costs generally include:
- Donor compensation
- Donor medications and monitoring
- Donor egg retrieval
- Medical and psychological screening
- Agency or program coordination fees
Illume Fertility's In-House Egg Donor Pool
At Illume, we offer patients exclusive access to a select group of pre-screened egg donors. To learn more about the costs associated with working with an Illume egg donor, read this guide.
Donor Egg Shipping & Storage Fees
If purchasing frozen eggs, shipping from the egg bank to the clinic typically ranges $100 to $400+ depending on courier distance and other factors. If embryos or remaining eggs are stored:
- Cryobank storage: $200 to $500+ per year
- Clinic or long-term storage facility: $500 to $1,200+ per year, depending on location and storage requirements
- Note: Some egg banks offer limited refunds or guarantees if a cohort does not result in fertilization or embryo development, but policies vary by program.
Other Associated Fees
- IVF laboratory fees: Frozen or fresh donor eggs still require IVF lab work (ICSI, culture, embryo development).
- PGT (genetic testing of embryos): Optional but often recommended for certain genetic diagnoses or family-building goals. Typical patient responsibility: $2,500 to $6,000+.
- Psychological consultation: Helps ensure intended parents are emotionally prepared for the complexities of third-party reproduction. Typically $175 to $350+ per visit, may be covered by insurance.
- Genetic counseling: Reviews donor genetic screening results; typically $150 to $400+ per session.
- Legal agreements: Some donor egg paths require or strongly recommend legal consultation. Fees typically range from $500 to $2,000+.
