FAQ

Q. Will I need to travel?

A. Travel of about 5 to 10 days may be necessary. If you agree to match that requires traveling, you and a companion will have travel expenses paid for.

Q. How many eggs will I get?

A. This will vary, but is generally between 16 and 30 eggs total per shared cycle (8 to 15 eggs frozen for YOU)

Q. How many eggs should I bank to guarantee a pregnancy?

A. A pregnancy can never be guaranteed for many reasons, including role of sperm provider’s fertility. Medical professionals suggest 8 eggs per pregnancy attempt if frozen by age 34. If desired, you can be matched up to 6 times.

Q. How long until I am matched?

A. We work hard to match all of our participants, but the time period can vary from immediate to years to never. Participants phase out of the program at age 35, at which time we will provide a counseling session to discuss future directions.

Q. Once I am matched, how long does the process take?

A. Expect the cycle to take between 2 and 3 months from matching to egg retrieval, with only the last 2 weeks including injections and frequent clinic visits.

Q. Will I meet the prospective parents?

A. Most cycles remain completely anonymous unless both parties agree to an alternative agreement.

Q. If I want to bank more eggs, can I be matched again?

A. Absolutely! You can be matched up to 6 times.