Breaking Down the Costs: Embryo Adoption vs. Embryo Donation Feb 12, 2024 | by Miranda Stomp, Embryo Donation Case Manager

We know that when you're on the journey to expand your family with the help of donor embryos, you're likely to have questions like, "How much does embryo adoption cost?" or "What about embryo donation - how much does that cost?" Well, in this blog, we've got you covered! We're breaking down the costs of using donor embryos in IVF and comparing the costs associated with embryo donation to the costs related to embryo adoption. Let's dive in! 

First, A Quick Comparison of Embryo Adoption vs. Embryo Donation

Before we jump into the financial side of things, it's important to understand that the process of embryo donation and embryo adoption are quite different. Although both share the foundational similarity of using donated embryos in hopes of achieving a pregnancy, embryo adoption views the embryo(s) as a child, requiring the recipients to go through a lengthy process similar to traditional adoption. Alternatively, embryo donation views the embryo(s) as a gift being donated, with the recipients simply accepting ownership.

Now that we have clarified that, let's move on to our financial comparisons.

Understanding the Costs of Embryo Donation

Embryo donation at Donor Nexus starts at $9,400 USD per cycle. This cost does not cover pre-testing, medications, or the frozen embryo transfer procedure. The agency fees you pay go toward the administrative efforts required to establish and maintain the embryo bank and its comprehensive database.

How Much Does Embryo Adoption Cost?

The average cost of embryo adoption is around $18,850. Here is a breakdown of the embryo adoption costs:

• Application fee: ~ $600 USD
• Program fee: ~ $8,500 USD
• Home study fee: ~ $2,000 - $3,500 USD
• Clinic fees, including FET: ~ $4,000 - $10,000 (may or may not include cycle medications)

With a few more steps involved and the additional complexities of "adopting" an embryo, it's safe to assume that the overall cost of embryo adoption will be higher than embryo donation.

 

Our Proven Embryo Donation Program, With Options Similar to Embryo Adoption

At Donor Nexus, we offer our leading embryo donation program to intended parents interested in using donor embryos for IVF. Although we do not provide an embryo adoption program, we can meet the needs of most patients initially interested in embryo adoption as our program has options for Open ID donations, which are similar to embryo adoption, in addition to nonidentified donations.

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Benefits of the Donor Nexus Embryo Donation Program for Recipients:

» No Wait List

Our donor embryo cycles are relatively straightforward and can be completed in 2-3 months from the time you secure a donor embryo.

» No Home Study Required

We understand that the journey through infertility is long enough as it is, so we have curated a streamlined process to make things as straightforward as possible. 

» High Success Rates

Donor Nexus' donor embryo cycle success rates are above national averages. We partner exclusively with HRC Fertility, Newport Beach, and Encino clinics for our donor embryo cycles. 

» Options for National and International Patients

The donated frozen embryos are stored in our laboratories at our partner fertility clinics and cannot be shipped to other clinics. We welcome recipients to travel to HRC Fertility in Newport Beach or Encino, California, to complete the frozen embryo transfer. You are only required to spend four days on the transfer. 

Welcoming patients from Canada, Australia, U.K., and worldwide to participate in our embryo donation program

» Options for Nonidentified or Open ID Donations

Unlike many other embryo donation agencies, we give patients options for open I.D. or nonidentified embryo donation cycles. 

While most of our donors opt for nonidentified donations, we have also included options for open I.D. donations to ensure that our program can be tailored to fit the specific desires of all donors and all loving recipients. 

Learn more: Nonidentified vs Open ID Embryo Donation

» Donor Embryos Available in our Online Database

All interested recipients are welcome to browse through our online donor embryo database, and we are always available to help guide and attempt to get more information on profiles when requested. To get started, register for free and instant access!

About Donor Nexus

Donor Nexus is a world-renowned embryo donation agency in Newport Beach, California. We provide intended parents with donor embryos for use during IVF. Since our establishment in 2012, our proven and innovative programs have helped grow over 1,200 families.

We look forward to assisting you on your unique journey.

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We know that when you're on the journey to expand your family with the help of donor embryos, you're likely to have questions like, “How much does embryo adoption cost?” or "What about embryo donation - how much does that cost?" Well, in this blog, we've got you covered! We're breaking down the costs of using donor embryos in IVF and comparing the costs associated with embryo donation to the costs associated with embryo adoption. Let's dive in! 

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The average cost of embryo adoption is around $18,850. Find a breakdown of the embryo adoption cost in this blog!

Embryo Adoption vs. Embryo Donation

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Disclaimer: The fees and embryo donation cost information listed on this page is meant to be used as an overview, providing you with an outline of what to expect. If you are considering using donor embryos and would like additional information, please contact our team, and we will be happy to assist you.

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