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Donor Egg Costs Explained: What to Expect and Budget For

by MyEggBankMay 7th, 2025

Using donor eggs is a big step, both emotionally and financially. Whether you’re looking into fresh or frozen eggs, it helps to know what’s typically included in the cost and how to plan for it. This guide breaks down the main pricing factors, compares fresh and frozen options, and explains the financing programs available to help make treatment more accessible.

What’s the Average Cost of an Egg Donor Cycle?

The cost of using donor eggs can vary depending on whether you choose fresh or frozen eggs, the fertility clinic you work with, and any additional medical or legal needs.

On average:

  • Frozen donor egg cycles typically range from $18,000 to $20,000.
  • Fresh donor egg cycles can cost $25,000 to $35,000 or more, due to their complexity and the coordination involved.

These prices usually include the cost of the eggs and certain clinical services, but it’s important to ask your provider exactly what’s covered.

Fresh vs. Frozen Eggs: What’s the Difference?

The main distinction lies in timing. In a fresh egg donation cycle, the eggs are retrieved from the donor and fertilized right away, requiring synchronization between the donor and the intended parent. A frozen cycle, on the other hand, uses eggs that have already been retrieved and cryopreserved, offering more flexibility in scheduling and often reducing total cost.

MyEggBank’s data show that both options result in the same cumulative pregnancy rates per patient, so your choice can come down to logistics, cost, and personal preference.

What Factors Affect Egg Donor Cost?

Several components influence overall pricing:

  • Fresh vs. frozen cycles: As noted above, fresh cycles tend to be more expensive due to increased coordination and longer timelines.
  • Donor compensation: This payment reflects the time, effort, and commitment donors invest throughout the screening and retrieval process. At MyEggBank, all donors are fairly compensated in accordance with industry standards and ethical guidelines.
  • Agency and matching fees: These cover the recruitment, screening, and coordination with your donor.
  • Medical costs: These include medications, monitoring, fertilization, and embryo transfer.
  • Legal and administrative fees: Contracts and documentation to protect all parties.
  • Storage fees: If embryos or eggs are being frozen for future use.

At MyEggBank, we streamline much of this process, helping reduce cost and complexity without compromising success rates. Knowing what goes into the total cost can help you plan ahead and feel more in control.

Financing Your Donor Egg Journey

We know that the cost of fertility treatment can feel overwhelming. That’s why MyEggBank partners with leading fertility financing programs to make building your family more affordable.

Our financing options include:

  • Future Family: Offers low-interest loans, flexible monthly payments, and personalized support to make donor egg treatment more affordable.

  • PatientFi: Provides fast, stress-free financing with approvals up to $50,000, so you can move forward with treatment on your timeline and budget.

You can explore all other financing options here.

Planning Your Next Step

The cost of using donor eggs can be significant, but so is the opportunity to grow your family. Whether you pursue fresh or frozen eggs, MyEggBank is here to guide you through every step of the process with clarity, compassion, and support.

Have questions about pricing or next steps? Contact us today to speak with a MyEggBank specialist and begin your journey with confidence.

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