Out-of-Town Patient Planning for an Ovum Donor Cycle

Once you have your initial consultation (via phone, online, or in person), we will provide a curated list of potential ovum donors for you to review and select. Our donor coordinators will assist you throughout this process, ensuring you find the best match to suit your preferences and needs.

After choosing your donor, we will synchronize your cycle with hers. You have the flexibility to use fresh sperm on the day of egg retrieval or ship cryopreserved sperm to our office for insemination. If fresh sperm is used, most patients arrive in Boise 1–2 days prior to the egg retrieval. If using cryopreserved sperm, we will coordinate embryo fertilization and storage accordingly.

The embryos are cultured in the laboratory for 5 to 7 days following insemination. You can opt for a fresh embryo transfer or choose to freeze the embryos for a frozen embryo transfer (FET). For the FET, the transfer typically takes place at least three weeks after egg retrieval, allowing time for hormone treatments to prepare the uterus. However, you can choose to delay hormone therapy if needed, and the transfer can be scheduled accordingly. Additionally, you may opt for pre-genetic screening of the embryos, which typically takes one to two weeks, to improve the chances of a successful pregnancy.

Most patients are able to travel home on the day of their embryo transfer or shortly thereafter, with approximately 10–14 days before a pregnancy test confirms the outcome via blood test. Our team remains available to guide you through every step of this process, from remote cycle planning to the day of your procedure in Boise.