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Egg Donation in Los Angeles, CA

Your Donors. Your Terms. Your Family.

  • In-house database with more options, lower cost, and no agency markup
  • IVF with egg donation starting at $14,900 and flexible financing available
  • Welcoming to all families, including LGBTQ+ couples and single parents

Why We're Different

Above-Average Success Rates

Our IVF success rates consistently exceed the national average, backed by a CAP-accredited on-site laboratory and decades of experience in assisted reproductive technology. Our board-certified specialists oversee every step of the egg donation process personally. We do not outsource to technicians or nurses.

Accessible Care for Every Family

We believe every family deserves a path to parenthood. Our practice proudly serves intended parents of all backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ couples, single parents, and international patients. We also work with multiple third-party lenders to offer flexible monthly payment plans, so finances never stand in the way of growing your family.

More Options at a Lower Cost

Unlike many fertility clinics that rely solely on outside agencies, The Center for Fertility and Gynecology maintains its own curated egg donor database. This means intended parents can browse highly qualified, pre-screened candidates directly through our practice, without the added cost of a third-party agency. For families who want an even wider selection, we also partner with reputable egg donor agencies to ensure you find the right match.

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"It was just a really positive experience from day one. “

Chris and Zuri visited multiple fertility clinics before choosing ours, and they've trusted us to help grow their family three times over. They found that our team provided the most thorough and straightforward information about their options. Even when their third journey proved the most challenging, Dr. Vermesh rose to the occasion and helped make it a success.

What Is Egg Donation?

Egg donation has been widely performed in the United States since 1986, and our fertility doctor in Los Angeles, CA, began offering the service at our clinics in 1990.

An egg donor is a woman who donates her eggs to hopeful parents. During the egg donation process, oocytes (eggs) from a young woman are first retrieved and then fertilized in our state-of-the-art laboratory, either with the sperm of the recipient's partner or a selected sperm donor, to create embryos. These embryos are transferred into the patient's (the recipient) uterus to develop into a baby. This procedure enables women with severely diminished ovarian function, premature ovarian failure, and genetic abnormalities to carry and deliver a child. Egg donation and surrogacy are also great options for same-sex couples and single male patients looking to expand their families.

Want to Donate Your Eggs or Use an Egg Donor?

Contact Our Fertility Center

Dr. Michael Vermesh and Dr. Tannaz Toloubeydokhti have helped many families in Tarzana, Bakersfield, Torrance, Greater Los Angeles, communities throughout California, and around the globe grow through personalized fertility options including egg donation and surrogacy. Our center has achieved outstanding success rates via IVF and other fertility treatments, and we can find an option that suits your family's unique needs. Our doctors are affiliated with several organizations, including: 

  • The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  • American Society for Reproductive Medicine
  • Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Visit one of our four office locations. To request a consultation at The Center for Fertility and Gynecology, request an appointment online or call us:

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Learn More About the Egg Donation Process

Egg donation can help overcome a number of fertility issues. The Center for Fertility and Gynecology can help you choose a carefully screened egg donor. Next, we can perform fertilization, embryo transfer, and all other services needed to help you achieve pregnancy.

8 Steps to Egg Donation

We have about 80% pregnancy rate with egg donation cycles
We have about 80% pregnancy rate with egg donation cycles

Screening

Prior to being included in our donor pool, egg donors undergo a preliminary screening including a detailed medical history and physical exam. They will also need to discuss the medical, social, emotional, financial, and legal aspects of egg donation.

Selection

The intended parents will then choose a specific egg donor. A large selection of highly qualified, anonymous egg donors is available through our Los Angeles office or various agencies. You may also choose to receive an egg from a friend or family member.

Second Screening

A second round of extensive, detailed screenings and other tests of the donor takes place. This might include various genetic, psychological, and physical evaluations. Which steps are deemed appropriate may vary on a case-by-case basis.

Preparation

Next, the egg donor will undergo ovarian stimulation while the recipient (either a surrogate or parent) undergoes uterine preparation. Egg donors will receive injectable medications, which stimulate the development of multiple eggs for harvest. Meanwhile, recipients will receive a combination of injectable and oral medication to prepare their endometrium for the egg.

Egg Retrieval From Egg Donor

Egg retrieval is a simple, minimally invasive procedure used to retrieve the eggs from the ovaries. This procedure is performed under conscious sedation (twilight sleep) and guided by ultrasound for even more precise, comfortable treatment. Because egg retrieval is performed transvaginally with the help of a small needle, there are no incisions involved in the outpatient procedure.

Egg Fertilization

We will then use the recipient partner's sperm or donor sperm to fertilize the egg in-vitro (in the laboratory) or utilize intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). Our on-site lab is built specifically for assisted reproductive technology (ART) to ensure the success of this step. Overseeing the entire process gives us an incredible amount of control from start to finish.

Embryo Transfer

The fertilized egg, or embryo, will then be transferred into the recipient, which could include a surrogate.

Cryopreservation

When possible, we freeze any remaining, high-quality embryos for use in future fertility treatments.

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Are You an Intended Parent?

You can start the treatment process by reviewing our database of highly qualified egg donors. If you are looking for Recipient Registration, call our office at (818) 881-9800 or email giselle@center4fertility.com. We will provide you with access to the donor database.

Are You a Potential Egg Donor?

Are you considering egg donation? Your decision could change a family's life. Before contacting our fertility center, intended egg donors should understand a few key considerations regarding the process: 

Anonymity

Your cycle will be anonymous unless you are donating eggs for someone you know. This means that the recipient couple will not know your identity and you will not know theirs. However, the couple will see your photograph in order to assist with matching your looks and qualifications with their needs.

Benefits

Becoming a donor offers several financial and emotional benefits. Egg donors will be compensated for a completed cycle whether or not the recipient conceives. You will also be able to help a couple have a family, which is noble and altruistic.

Requirements

Egg donors must be between the ages of 18 and 30. They must also be healthy. A free pelvic ultrasound and pap smear will be performed on all donors. A detailed explanation of the entire process and additional criteria, as well as a history and physical examination, will be provided free of charge to potential donors. Psychological or genetic testing may be necessary prior to the initiation of an egg donation cycle. These will also be provided to the donor free of charge. Lastly, egg donors must be willing to provide our fertility clinic with their pictures. These photos will be used by potential recipient couples to assist in your selection. The photos will be returned to you upon request.

Commitment

The complete cycle duration is approximately four weeks. You will need to take daily injections during this time. These are virtually painless and easy to administer in the convenience of your own home, or you may come to the office for administration.

Contact us today for more information. We offer convenient services to patients in the Los Angeles area from our offices in Tarzana, Bakersfield, Torrance, and Thousand Oaks.

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“There aren't enough words to describe how happy we are with our experience here. Dr. Vermesh is the best; his confidence calm manner made this a truly wonderful experience. I would recommend this office to anyone looking to start their family. I truly owe them everything.”

— See See, 5-Star Review

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“Dr. Vermesh is a wonderful doctor... Every appointment, we felt valued and heard. Dr. Vermesh was prompt, prepared, and very focused on our case. My wife is currently 4 months pregnant after a successful transfer, and we’re so grateful for the high-quality, personalized care we received.” 
– Khari, 5-Star Review

“Wow, let me start by expressing my gratitude to Dr. Tolou and her team for their exceptional support throughout my journey. From scheduling, medication, to travel arrangements, they were amazing. I feel incredibly blessed... Keep Being Awesome Team.” – Juana, 5-Star Review

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