Donor Egg Treatment in IVF: Success Rates, Costs, and What to Expect
For individuals or couples facing infertility, donor egg treatment in Los Angeles can offer a powerful and hopeful path forward. Whether due to age, medical history, or genetic concerns, using donor eggs has helped thousands of patients at the Southern California Center for Reproductive Medicine (SCCRM) achieve their dream of parenthood.
In this guide, we’ll walk through who may benefit from donor egg IVF, how the process works, what success rates to expect, and what the emotional and medical journey entails.
Who might benefit from donor egg IVF?
Patients may consider using donor eggs for a variety of reasons, including:
Advanced maternal age
Poor egg quality or diminished ovarian reserve
Genetic conditions that could be passed to offspring
Multiple failed IVF cycles using their own eggs
Prior surgeries, illness, or cancer treatment affecting fertility
Same-sex male couples or single fathers working with gestational carrier
At SCCRM, we care for a wide range of donor egg recipients—many in their late 30s to mid-40s—who are ready to build their families after a long, emotional fertility journey.
Getting Started with Donor Egg Treatment
The donor egg process begins with an in-depth medical evaluation. This includes physical exams, fertility testing, and a consultation with a licensed mental health professional to ensure emotional readiness and informed decision-making.
Together with your physician, you’ll choose the best approach for your unique needs. Donor eggs may come from:
An anonymous donor through a donor egg program
A known donor, such as a friend or family member
A donor egg bank offering pre-screened, frozen donor eggs
Recipients also take hormonal medication—typically estrogen and progesterone—to prepare the uterus for embryo transfer.
Are egg donors anonymous?
Most SCCRM patients use de-identified donor eggs, meaning the donor and recipient do not exchange identifying information. Profiles typically include details like:
Medical history
Education level
Physical characteristics
Personal interests
Prefer to use a known donor? SCCRM can support that process as well, ensuring that both parties receive comprehensive care, legal guidance, and emotional support.
What are the success rates with donor egg IVF?
One of the most promising aspects of egg donor fertility treatment in Los Angeles is the high success rate. Because donor eggs typically come from healthy individuals in their 20s or early 30s, they offer strong fertility potential.
For women in their 40s or beyond, success rates with donor eggs often mirror those of the donor’s age group. That’s because a woman’s ability to carry a pregnancy doesn’t decline as quickly as egg quality does. Donor egg IVF can therefore offer excellent outcomes even when other treatments have failed.
How much does donor egg treatment cost?
Since most insurance plans do not cover donor egg treatment, SCCRM supports patients with:
Access to flexible financing and payment plans
Dedicated financial counselors to walk you through your options
What to Expect Emotionally
Choosing donor egg IVF is both a medical and emotional journey. It’s natural to have questions about genetics, identity, and how to discuss your family-building path with your future child.
That’s why emotional support is built into the process at SCCRM. We provide counseling with licensed professionals to help you explore your feelings, prepare for future conversations, and move forward with confidence.
Ready to explore donor egg IVF in Los Angeles?
If you're considering growing your family through donor egg IVF in the Los Angela metro area, SCCRM is here to support you every step of the way. Contact us to schedule a consultation and take the next step toward parenthood.
Medical contributions by
Robert E. Anderson, M.D.
Double board-certified
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
With over 30 years experience in the field of Reproductive Medicine, Dr. Robert Anderson has developed a highly successful approach to the treatment of every type of fertility problem. He has been practicing in Orange County longer than any other Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist.
Don Royster, M.D.
Double board-certified
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
With over 15 years of experience as an OB/GYN and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) specialist, Dr. Don Royster joined SCCRM after serving on active duty in the United States Air Force for over 20 years, retiring at the rank of Colonel. He has performed over 6,000 surgeries and delivered over 1,000 babies with deployments and humanitarian missions across the globe.