What is Embryo Donation? How does it differ from Embryo Adoption?

Embryo Donation and Embryo Adoption are similar concepts, and sometimes the terms are used interchangeably. Both refer to the giving and receiving of fertilized eggs (embryos) that are created during an In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) cycle.

During the process of IVF more embryos may be created than will be used. Once the individuals involved have determined that they will not use the additional embryos themselves, they are faced with the challenge of what to do with them. Their options, depending on their state of residence and the policies of the clinic used, are to:

Continue to maintain them in storage indefinitely

 
Thaw and don’t use (or transfer in a way that is unlikely or impossible to result in pregnancy)

Donate them to scientific research
 

Donate them to someone else who wants to conceive (embryo donation)


Embryo donation can provide the opportunity to assist others who want to conceive by donating available embryos and giving someone else the chance to start or add to their own family.

Allow Building your Family the opportunity to find your perfect match.

Please e-mail us at surrogacy@buildingyourfamily.com for more information and a application.

By signing-up as a future parent of Building your Family, you'll obtain access to search our Embryo databases.