The donor egg program is for women who have poor egg quality, advanced maternal age (AMA), premature menopause, a genetic disorder, or absence of ovaries due to surgery, previous chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Women who are unable to produce healthy eggs are able to achieve pregnancy and experience childbirth through the egg donation. Egg donation is a process in which eggs from a young, healthy woman (the donor) are fertilized in the laboratory by sperm from the recipient’s partner or sperm donor. The resulting embryos are then transferred to the recipient’s uterus (womb).

Oocyte donors can be anonymous (unknown), known (like a friend or family member), or from an agency. The Main Line Fertility Center has an egg donor program coordinator who recruits and screens potential egg donors. These donors must undergo an extensive screening process established by the FDA and American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). Screening includes medical and family history, physical exam, psychological evaluation, and infectious disease testing.

New: MLFC egg donors are now listed online.  Visit MLFC Available Donors to see a list.  You must be a current patient to see more detailed profiles.  If you are a current patient, call 484-337-8935 to obtain a Username and Password.

Our donor egg coordinator will help a couple select an appropriate donor based on physical characteristics, education, and family background. Recipient couples may also use a female friend or family member (sister) as known egg donors. Please contact Terri Jamison at tjamison@mainlinefertility.com or 484-337-8935 for more information.