Embryo Donation to Another Couple or Person 

Embryo Donation to Another Couple or Person 

Embryo Donation Through Your Originating Fertility Clinic 

If you are a current Reprotech client interested in donating embryos through your original fertility clinic, first contact the clinic to confirm if they offer donation services. Many clinics prefer to handle donation in-house, and their labs are often best equipped to work with the cryopreservation system originally used. You will also need to contact Reprotech for the necessary forms so we can coordinate the transfer of your embryos.

Embryo Donation Through Your Originating Fertility Clinic 

If you are a current Reprotech client interested in donating embryos through your original fertility clinic, first contact the clinic to confirm if they offer donation services. Many clinics prefer to handle donation in-house, and their labs are often best equipped to work with the cryopreservation system originally used. You will also need to contact Reprotech for the necessary forms so we can coordinate the transfer of your embryos.

Embryo Donation Programs

Below is a list of embryo donation programs Reprotech has worked with. For details or specific questions, please contact each program directly. 

Embryo Donation Programs

Below is a list of embryo donation programs Reprotech has worked with. For details or specific questions, please contact each program directly. 

Acts of Kindness Embryo Donation

Average timeline to complete the steps for donation:

  • On average, it takes 30-45 days for the donation to be processed and shipped to our location. The typical timeline depends significantly on the donor’s prompt completion of the pre-screen application AOK Embryo Donors, our receipt and review of your medical records, and the availability and schedule of the embryology labs for shipping.

Are all embryos accepted?

  • We consider each donation on a case-by-case basis; however, we cannot accept all embryos. Specifically, we are unable to accept abnormal or high mosaic embryos. However, abnormal embryos can be donated through our partner program for educational purposes.

If not, what criteria are used for acceptance?

  • We can accept untested or genetically normal embryos. We prefer the genetic female or oocyte source to be 37 years old or younger at the time of the IVF cycle. However, this is a preference, and we review all donations on a case-by-case basis. Please do not let this deter you from applying if you were over 37 at the time of embryo creation. We will make an acceptance determination after reviewing the medical and embryology records.

Can the embryos stay at the storage facility/clinic while steps for donation are completed?

  • No. Embryos will stay at the storage facility until the donation process is complete. If we can accept your embryos into our program, AOK will facilitate shipping to our lab. We take care of the shipping fee. Matches will be facilitated after the embryos are shipped to our location.

Is testing and screening of the donor(s) required by this program?

  • Donor eligibility determination is completed according to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines, with most testing performed prior to the creation of the embryos. If our program requires any additional testing, we will notify the donor directly.

Average timeline to complete the steps for donation:

  • On average, it takes 30-45 days for the donation to be processed and shipped to our location. The typical timeline depends significantly on the donor’s prompt completion of the pre-screen application AOK Embryo Donors, our receipt and review of your medical records, and the availability and schedule of the embryology labs for shipping.

Are all embryos accepted?

  • We consider each donation on a case-by-case basis; however, we cannot accept all embryos. Specifically, we are unable to accept abnormal or high mosaic embryos. However, abnormal embryos can be donated through our partner program for educational purposes.

If not, what criteria are used for acceptance?

  • We can accept untested or genetically normal embryos. We prefer the genetic female or oocyte source to be 37 years old or younger at the time of the IVF cycle. However, this is a preference, and we review all donations on a case-by-case basis. Please do not let this deter you from applying if you were over 37 at the time of embryo creation. We will make an acceptance determination after reviewing the medical and embryology records.

Can the embryos stay at the storage facility/clinic while steps for donation are completed?

  • No. Embryos will stay at the storage facility until the donation process is complete. If we can accept your embryos into our program, AOK will facilitate shipping to our lab. We take care of the shipping fee. Matches will be facilitated after the embryos are shipped to our location.

Is testing and screening of the donor(s) required by this program?

  • Donor eligibility determination is completed according to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines, with most testing performed prior to the creation of the embryos. If our program requires any additional testing, we will notify the donor directly.
Donor Nexus

Average timeline to complete the steps for donation:

  • Typically 2-3 months. Once we receive the embryo profile from the donor parents, we will upload the profile to our database for other Intended Parents to view. Then when we have an interested Intended Parent we will facilitate the shipping of the embryos between the current storage facility/clinic to HRC Fertility. All embryos must be shipped to our partnering clinic HRC Fertility, we cannot ship embryos to other clinics.

Are all embryos accepted?

  • We are only accepting PGT-A tested embryos or untested blastocyst embryos of 4 or more that were frozen in the last 15 years.

Can the embryos stay at the storage facility/clinic while steps for donation are completed?

  • Yes. Embryos will stay at their existing location until all donation steps are completed. We will then facilitate shipping to HRC Fertility in Southern California.

Is testing and screening of the donor(s) required by this program?

Yes, we require infectious disease screens and/or FDA labs on both partners and we will review the donor eligibility determination form.

Average timeline to complete the steps for donation:

  • Typically 2-3 months. Once we receive the embryo profile from the donor parents, we will upload the profile to our database for other Intended Parents to view. Then when we have an interested Intended Parent we will facilitate the shipping of the embryos between the current storage facility/clinic to HRC Fertility. All embryos must be shipped to our partnering clinic HRC Fertility, we cannot ship embryos to other clinics.

Are all embryos accepted?

  • We are only accepting PGT-A tested embryos or untested blastocyst embryos of 4 or more that were frozen in the last 15 years.

Can the embryos stay at the storage facility/clinic while steps for donation are completed?

  • Yes. Embryos will stay at their existing location until all donation steps are completed. We will then facilitate shipping to HRC Fertility in Southern California.

Is testing and screening of the donor(s) required by this program?

Yes, we require infectious disease screens and/or FDA labs on both partners and we will review the donor eligibility determination form.

Embryo Connections

Average timeline to complete the steps for donation:

  • Donors complete preparation steps including a profile with recipient criteria and interaction preferences. Embryo Connections matches families and facilitates the clinical and logistic components of the donation typically within 6 – 8 months, depending on Donor criteria and characteristics. However, a donor’s active participation in the process can be counted in hours. Donors are reimbursed for up to one year of storage plus other costs incurred during donation.

Are all embryos accepted?

  • No. Embryo Connections accepts embryos with a reasonable probability of success.

If not, what criteria are used for acceptance?

  • Embryo Connections accepts day 5+ vitrified embryos in batches of 2 or more. Embryo grades, medical records, and the originating lab may impact acceptance into the program. If you are unsure, please contact Embryo Connections. Most embryos can be accepted.

Can the embryos stay at the storage facility/clinic while steps for donation are completed?

  • Yes. Embryos remain at their existing location – the donating clinic or long-term storage facility – until all donation steps are completed. Donors are reimbursed for up to one year of storage.

Is testing and screening of the donor(s) required by this program?

Yes. Donor eligibility determination is completed per Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines. A genetic risk assessment and/or genetic carrier screen may also be requested.

Average timeline to complete the steps for donation:

  • Donors complete preparation steps including a profile with recipient criteria and interaction preferences. Embryo Connections matches families and facilitates the clinical and logistic components of the donation typically within 6 – 8 months, depending on Donor criteria and characteristics. However, a donor’s active participation in the process can be counted in hours. Donors are reimbursed for up to one year of storage plus other costs incurred during donation.

Are all embryos accepted?

  • No. Embryo Connections accepts embryos with a reasonable probability of success.

If not, what criteria are used for acceptance?

  • Embryo Connections accepts day 5+ vitrified embryos in batches of 2 or more. Embryo grades, medical records, and the originating lab may impact acceptance into the program. If you are unsure, please contact Embryo Connections. Most embryos can be accepted.

Can the embryos stay at the storage facility/clinic while steps for donation are completed?

  • Yes. Embryos remain at their existing location – the donating clinic or long-term storage facility – until all donation steps are completed. Donors are reimbursed for up to one year of storage.

Is testing and screening of the donor(s) required by this program?

Yes. Donor eligibility determination is completed per Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines. A genetic risk assessment and/or genetic carrier screen may also be requested.

Embryo Donation

Average timeline to complete the steps for donation:

  • Depends on the timeliness of the donors completing paperwork and the length of time in receiving information from the clinical laboratory where the embryos were frozen.

Are all embryos accepted?

  • No

If not, what criteria are used for acceptance?

  • Embryos are accepted on a case-by-case basis after evaluating embryology data and history.

Can the embryos stay at the storage facility/clinic while steps for donation are completed?

  • Embryos are stored at their existing location (the donating clinic or long-term storage facility) until all steps are complete to donate.

Is testing and screening of the donor(s) required by this program?

When applicable, re-testing of donors is offered, however, it is not mandatory.

Average timeline to complete the steps for donation:

  • Depends on the timeliness of the donors completing paperwork and the length of time in receiving information from the clinical laboratory where the embryos were frozen.

Are all embryos accepted?

  • No

If not, what criteria are used for acceptance?

  • Embryos are accepted on a case-by-case basis after evaluating embryology data and history.

Can the embryos stay at the storage facility/clinic while steps for donation are completed?

  • Embryos are stored at their existing location (the donating clinic or long-term storage facility) until all steps are complete to donate.

Is testing and screening of the donor(s) required by this program?

When applicable, re-testing of donors is offered, however, it is not mandatory.

Empower with Moxi

Average timeline to complete the steps for donation:

  • Moxi Matching specializes in directed embryo donation, where donors and recipients can connect and mutually decide if they are a match, receiving unbiased education and support along the way. Participants are asked to complete a PROFILE to highlight their specific match preferences and can potentially find their right fit immediately! However, matching could take some time depending on specific preferences. Once matched, our journey management process takes approximately 3-6 months. We do not take or store embryos, but facilitate the logistical process of transferring embryos from donors to recipients following best practices as outlined by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), making sure there are legal contracts between donors and recipients. Donors can be reimbursed for up to one year of embryo storage. For more information, check out our FAQs. We also provide journey management services if you match privately, so that you can make sure all clinic requirements are satisfied and decrease the logistical burden of managing the steps of a directed donation.

Are all embryos accepted?

  • We require at least one high grade “good” day 5 or 6 blastocyst embryo and/or PGT tested. Please contact us if you have questions about embryo grading and qualification.

Can embryos stay at storage:

  • YES! We do not take ownership of your embryos, and they will stay at the clinic or storage facility until journey management and legal contracts are complete.

Is testing and screening required:

  • Yes, our matches participate in several ancillary appointments, including genetic counseling and mental health psychoeducation consultations. This is to support helping donors, recipients, and their children make meaning of being connected through the unique path of embryo donation. It also helps to set families and donor-conceived children up for long-term success! Additionally, embryo donors will need to participate in FDA donor eligibility, which is generally a simple blood test.

*The recipients cover the cost of all ancillary appointments and screening.

Average timeline to complete the steps for donation:

  • Moxi Matching specializes in directed embryo donation, where donors and recipients can connect and mutually decide if they are a match, receiving unbiased education and support along the way. Participants are asked to complete a PROFILE to highlight their specific match preferences and can potentially find their right fit immediately! However, matching could take some time depending on specific preferences. Once matched, our journey management process takes approximately 3-6 months. We do not take or store embryos, but facilitate the logistical process of transferring embryos from donors to recipients following best practices as outlined by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), making sure there are legal contracts between donors and recipients. Donors can be reimbursed for up to one year of embryo storage. For more information, check out our FAQs. We also provide journey management services if you match privately, so that you can make sure all clinic requirements are satisfied and decrease the logistical burden of managing the steps of a directed donation.

Are all embryos accepted?

  • We require at least one high grade “good” day 5 or 6 blastocyst embryo and/or PGT tested. Please contact us if you have questions about embryo grading and qualification.

Can embryos stay at storage:

  • YES! We do not take ownership of your embryos, and they will stay at the clinic or storage facility until journey management and legal contracts are complete.

Is testing and screening required:

  • Yes, our matches participate in several ancillary appointments, including genetic counseling and mental health psychoeducation consultations. This is to support helping donors, recipients, and their children make meaning of being connected through the unique path of embryo donation. It also helps to set families and donor-conceived children up for long-term success! Additionally, embryo donors will need to participate in FDA donor eligibility, which is generally a simple blood test.

*The recipients cover the cost of all ancillary appointments and screening.

National Embryo Donation Center (NEDC)

Average timeline to complete the steps for donation:

  • Approximately 6 – 8 months.

Are all embryos accepted?

  • Yes, however, if one of the donating partners is positive for an infectious disease that requires storage in a quarantine tank, those embryos are not shipped to the National Embryo Donation Center (NEDC) until a match is found and only at the time of the transfer. The donating couple is responsible for storage fees until shipment.

Can the embryos stay at the storage facility/clinic while steps for donation are completed?

  • Embryos must stay at the storage facility/clinic while the donation process is pending. Embryos are moved to the NEDC facility prior to the matching process with the receiving couple.

Is testing and screening of the donor(s) required by this program?

Yes. Donor eligibility determination is completed per Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines.

Average timeline to complete the steps for donation:

  • Approximately 6 – 8 months.

Are all embryos accepted?

  • Yes, however, if one of the donating partners is positive for an infectious disease that requires storage in a quarantine tank, those embryos are not shipped to the National Embryo Donation Center (NEDC) until a match is found and only at the time of the transfer. The donating couple is responsible for storage fees until shipment.

Can the embryos stay at the storage facility/clinic while steps for donation are completed?

  • Embryos must stay at the storage facility/clinic while the donation process is pending. Embryos are moved to the NEDC facility prior to the matching process with the receiving couple.

Is testing and screening of the donor(s) required by this program?

Yes. Donor eligibility determination is completed per Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines.

Nightlight

Average timeline to complete the steps for donation:

  • Embryo donors will select the family who will receive their donated embryos. Generally, it takes between 4 – 12 months from the time you begin the application and when you are matched with a recipient.

Are all embryos accepted?

  • Contact this program for information.

If not, what criteria are used for acceptance?

  • Contact this program for information.

Can the embryos stay at the storage facility/clinic while steps for donation are completed?

  • Yes! Embryos remain at their existing location – the donating clinic or long-term storage facility – until all donation steps are completed. One free year of storage provided if embryos are moved to our partner storage facility.

Is testing and screening of the donor(s) required by this program?

Yes. Donor eligibility determination is completed per Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines.

Average timeline to complete the steps for donation:

  • Embryo donors will select the family who will receive their donated embryos. Generally, it takes between 4 – 12 months from the time you begin the application and when you are matched with a recipient.

Are all embryos accepted?

  • Contact this program for information.

If not, what criteria are used for acceptance?

  • Contact this program for information.

Can the embryos stay at the storage facility/clinic while steps for donation are completed?

  • Yes! Embryos remain at their existing location – the donating clinic or long-term storage facility – until all donation steps are completed. One free year of storage provided if embryos are moved to our partner storage facility.

Is testing and screening of the donor(s) required by this program?

Yes. Donor eligibility determination is completed per Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines.