In an ideal world, the right to have it all would be accessible to all. We support visionary women freezing eggs for their future through egg sharing. We provide FREE egg freezing for more women, so that more women can focus on achieving their dreams. And more women achieving more dreams can change the world.
who can participate
Healthy women ages 21 to 34
Must reside in the United States and speak fluent English
Must feel at ease with their genetic material being used to help parents conceive
Must be able to attend 6 to 8 clinic appointments over a 2 to 3 month span
WHY egg freezing?
Preserving your eggs while they are at their greatest potential can allow you to take stress off the ‘biological clock’, and focus on your ideal life and goals right now. It can buy you time to decide if and when and with whom you want to have children. It will come along with valuable medical information that can better prepare you for your future. There are many reasons that women choose to freeze their eggs. What’s yours?
fertility united benefits
No cost egg freezing cycles
Up to $1500 compensation for future egg storage fees
Post-cycle consultation to review laboratory data
Semi-annual newsletter with a summary of the latest egg freezing research
Ongoing support and counseling with egg use and transfer assistance
the process
Step 1. Enroll as an Egg Sharing Participant. You will be sent a long form application to complete. Once approved, we will conduct a face to face meeting (either in person or via skype) to go over any questions you may have about egg sharing and to further explain the process.
Step 2. Get Matched! Your profile will be suggested to prospective parents looking to sponsor your egg sharing cycle. When both parties agree to move forward in writing, we have a match!
Step 3. Fertility Assessment. The overall fertility assessment includes three components; psychological, genetic, and medical. Your medical assessment will be scheduled at the prospective parents’ clinic on day 2-3 of your next period after you’ve been matched.
Step 4. Stimulation. Once you have been cleared medically, both you and the prospective parents will complete legal clearance. You will then start stimulation of your ovaries. During the stimulation phase, you will inject yourself with a small needle one to three times a day for 8 to 12 days.
Step 5. Egg Retrieval. The stimulation phase concludes with your egg retrieval. Under sedation, your ovaries will be aspirated. The procedure takes about 20 minutes, and most feel well enough to resume normal activity within 1 to 2 days. Half of the eggs retrieved from this cycle will be shared with the receiving parents and the other half frozen in the lab for YOU.
FAQ
Will I need to travel? 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.
How many eggs will I get? This will vary, but is generally between 16 and 30 eggs total per shared cycle (8 to 15 eggs frozen for YOU)
How many eggs should I bank to guarantee a pregnancy? 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.
How long until I am matched? 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.
Once I am matched, how long does the process take? 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.
Will I meet the prospective parents? Most cycles remain completely anonymous unless both parties agree to an alternative agreement.
If I want to bank more eggs, can I be matched again? Absolutely! You can be matched up to 6 times.