Becoming a family
We have over 30 years of expertise in helping people build their families through egg donation. We’re the only dedicated egg bank in the UK, with a large database of frozen donated eggs, and the leading provider of IVF with donor eggs.
Why Use Donor Eggs?
There are many reasons why you may be considering donor eggs as a way to build your family. Some common reasons are:
Age Related
You aren’t producing eggs of your own because of age-related infertility, premature menopause or ovarian failure
Problems with Your Eggs
You’ve been told that using your own eggs is unlikely to result in a successful pregnancy
Past Medical Treatment
You’ve had medical treatment in the past, such as chemotherapy, which has led to infertility
Genetic History
You have a high risk of passing on a genetic or hereditary condition
Same-Sex Couple
You are a same-sex couple looking to add to your family with the help of a surrogate
Our Expertise
You’ll be in good hands and looked after by an expert team who is at the forefront of pioneering treatment.
50,000
Eggs frozen
2,000+
Cycles performed with donor eggs
70%
Cumulative pregnancy success rate
Find Your Donor
We can help you find your perfect match from our large choice of UK-recruited egg donors. Our altruistic donors come from a diverse range of backgrounds.
What our patients say
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
Our online database holds over 200 donor profiles, offering you the best chance of finding the perfect match of available eggs to start your family plans right away.
The largest donor database
We give you full 24/7 access to the largest selection of frozen donor eggs in the UK. We’ll help you work out your criteria and match your needs to our donors, giving you all the information we can about every egg donor in our database.
We won’t limit your choices to our recommendations, and we’ll support you in the decisions you make from the widest choice available. Once you’ve found your match, we can plan your treatment cycle right away, with no need to wait.
The best success rates
We select our donors with great care to ensure that only the highest quality eggs are provided. Our donors are screened in line with the HFEA's strict requirements and are accepted only when they have passed rigorous medical, psychological and genetic assessments.
Our outstanding track record and excellent results are among the best on record, with a 93% egg survival rate after freezing and above 70% cumulative pregnancy rates per egg donation cycle.
Our guarantees
We guarantee at least one embryo in the blastocyst stage (T&C apply). Additionally, our 2-cycle package offers a 50% refund if you do not achieve a successful live birth.
As the sole egg bank in the UK dedicated exclusively to providing the highest quality donor eggs, we pride ourselves on our expertise in IVF procedures involving donor eggs.
At our state-of-the-art centre, we place emphasis on both donors and their eggs. Our specialized laboratory systems and expert staff ensure the highest standards of care and success rates.
Success Rates
We manage the egg donation process from start to finish to ensure the highest quality of eggs. As a result of our consistent and reliable approach, many healthy babies have been born through frozen eggs. Our success rates show you our focused approach really works.
Understand our success rates
Egg thawing survival rate
Pregnancy rate after one embryo transfer from a single cohort of donated eggs
Cumulative pregnancy rate after two embryo transfers from a single cohort of donated eggs
How does it work?
IVF With Donor Eggs Process
Our friendly team will help answer initial questions and book a consultation with one of our fertility consultants. We will review your medical history, along with any treatment or investigations you’ve already had elsewhere, and recommend the best course of treatment for you. You can expect to have a scan and some blood tests, and an analysis of a semen sample if a male partner is involved.
If you live abroad or far away from one of our clinics, we understand the need to make your treatment as convenient as possible. Check our options to make the process more accessible for you.
Our dedicated egg donation coordinator will meet with you to discuss the programme and any tests that you might need. Your coordinator will also introduce you to our online donor database and personalised matching service.
We ask all patients who are considering conceiving with donor eggs to see an independent counsellor, who will help them to understand the broader implications and make informed decisions.
Once a donor is chosen and agreed upon, you’ll see your doctor to discuss your personal treatment plan.
In a consultation with one of our nurses, you’ll complete your screening tests and consents so that you can start treatment.
Hormone tablets need to be taken for about 10 days before transfer to prepare your womb for embryo implantation. Our specialists will monitor you closely with ultrasound and blood tests.
Donor eggs are fertilised in the lab with sperm from your male partner or sperm donor. Fertilised eggs are usually cultured as embryos for five to six days until they reach the blastocyst stage.
Fertilised eggs are assessed for suitability and timing of embryo transfer, and some embryos may be frozen for transfer in a later cycle.
You’ll be updated by our senior embryologist on the progress of your embryos and when embryo transfer will take place. The best embryo will be transferred under ultrasound guidance into your uterus by our fertility consultants using a catheter, a simple and painless process without the need for anaesthetic. You can carry on with your normal life after a few minutes’ rest.
Most women only have one embryo transferred to avoid the risks of multiple pregnancies. Remaining embryos can be frozen and stored for future use if another cycle is needed or for sibling pregnancy.
Our Egg Donors
Our donors are young altruistic women who live in the UK. They undergo a rigorous screening process to ensure they meet the HFEA standards and are committed to our programme.
Find your donor
Our extensive online database includes a large range of donors from all ethnicities, and diverse backgrounds, available immediately
EGG RECIPIENT
Patient Stories
Olivia’s Story
Reading the information helped me decide that my preference was for a potential child to be able to contact the donor in the future if they wished
Sarah and Mark’s Story
The day she was born and I held my daughter in my arms for the first time, that was it. The love we had for this tiny little baby was just so overwhelming.
Advika’s Story
We reluctantly turned to donor eggs as I reached 44 and it was our final option; I’m so glad we did!
Richard and Emma’s Story
"Finding a clinic with nurses and doctors who make you feel at ease the moment you walk in, really helped relax us and reassure us.
WE'RE HERE FOR YOU
We want you to be happy and confident with your decision to use donor eggs, and our personalised approach ensures you'll be fully supported.
Get Started
You set the pace. We’re here for you when you’re ready to start.