Egg Donation in Miami, FL
When the ovaries can no longer produce viable eggs, or when previous fertility treatments have not led to a successful pregnancy, egg donation offers a meaningful path forward. Through this process, eggs from a healthy, thoroughly screened donor are fertilized to create embryos, which are then transferred to the recipient’s uterus. Because the recipient’s age does not significantly affect success rates when donor eggs are used, this option is particularly effective for women in their late thirties, forties, and beyond, and for anyone whose own eggs are not a viable option.
At Chedid Grieco, we bring more than 28 years of reproductive medicine experience and nearly 9,000 successful births to every patient consultation. Our clinic in São Paulo, Brazil operates under both FDA and New York Department of Health (NYDH) licensure, making us one of only eight clinics outside the United States to hold this distinction. We offer customized treatment plans with boutique-level care, serving individuals and couples from Miami, throughout the U.S., and around the world. Our multilingual team speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French, and we are proud supporters of LGBTQI+ families.
How the Egg Donation Process Works
Egg donation is a carefully coordinated multi-step process designed to give both donors and recipients the best possible outcomes. It begins with a comprehensive medical, genetic, and psychological evaluation of the donor to confirm she is healthy, fully prepared, and a strong candidate for donation. Once cleared, the donor receives hormonal medication to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs over approximately ten to twelve days, with frequent monitoring via blood tests and ultrasound imaging throughout. When the eggs have matured, a fertility physician retrieves them using a minimally invasive procedure performed under light sedation.
After retrieval, the eggs are fertilized in our laboratory with sperm from the intended father or a donor, using intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) to maximize fertilization rates. The resulting embryos are monitored as they develop. Depending on your individual clinical profile, one or more healthy embryos may be transferred fresh, or embryos may be vitrified (frozen) for a planned frozen embryo transfer at a later date. According to the CDC’s ART Success Rates data, an intended parent’s age does not substantially affect success when using donor eggs, which makes this option effective across a wide range of patient profiles.
Who Can Benefit From Egg Donation?
Egg donation is a well-established treatment path for a range of fertility diagnoses. Individuals and couples who may benefit include the following:
- Women with premature ovarian failure or early menopause, in which the ovaries stop producing eggs before age 40
- Individuals with a diminished ovarian reserve, often associated with advancing age or prior medical treatment
- Couples carrying hereditary genetic conditions who wish to reduce the risk of passing them on to a child
- Women who have experienced multiple unsuccessful in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles using their own eggs
- LGBTQI+ individuals and same-sex couples who wish to carry a pregnancy using donor eggs
- Single individuals building their families with the support of donor eggs and donor sperm
Egg donation can also be combined with fertility preservation planning for recipients who want to bank additional embryos for future transfers.
What to Expect From Our Egg Donation Program
Our program is built on the principle that no two patients are alike, and no treatment plan should be either. We begin every egg donation cycle with a full evaluation of the recipient’s health history and reproductive profile, which guides our team in creating a protocol tailored to your specific clinical needs. Donors in our program are selected through a rigorous screening process that includes physical examinations, hormonal evaluations, infectious disease testing, genetic screening, and psychological evaluation, ensuring that every donor who participates meets the highest standards of health and preparedness.
With 1,200 cycles performed annually across our team of eight physicians, we bring extensive clinical experience to every case. Our laboratory operates to standards aligned with both FDA and NYDH requirements, a combination that very few international clinics can offer. Because our facility is located in São Paulo, Brazil, patients regularly benefit from significantly lower treatment costs compared to U.S.-based programs, with no compromise to quality or safety. We have worked successfully with U.S. patients for many years, and our regulatory credentials give American intended parents a recognized framework to rely on throughout the process.
The International Egg Donation Experience
For patients traveling from Miami or elsewhere in the U.S., our team coordinates the full process from initial consultation through embryo transfer. Consultations take place in Miami, Florida, where you meet with our team, review your options, and establish your personalized treatment plan before your travel to Brazil begins. Once your cycle is underway, our multilingual staff is available at every stage to answer questions, review results, and support your experience.
We understand that international fertility care involves unique logistics, and we work to make every aspect of the process as clear and straightforward as possible. From travel planning resources to on-site support in São Paulo, our team is with you from your first consultation through the final stages of your cycle. Additional information about what to expect during your time in Brazil is available on our fertility tourism page.
Frequently Asked Questions About Egg Donation
If you are considering egg donation, you likely have questions about how the process works and what it involves for both donors and recipients. Below are answers to some of the most common questions we hear.
Can I use egg donation if I am in my forties?
Yes. Because the success of a donor egg cycle depends primarily on the donor’s egg quality rather than the recipient’s age, egg donation can be highly effective for women in their forties and beyond. Our team evaluates each patient’s overall health and reproductive profile during the consultation to determine whether egg donation is an appropriate option for your specific situation.
What is the difference between fresh and frozen donor eggs?
Fresh donor eggs are retrieved and fertilized in the same cycle as the recipient’s preparation, while frozen donor eggs are vitrified after retrieval and stored until the recipient is ready for transfer. Both approaches can result in healthy pregnancies. Our team discusses the advantages and considerations of each option based on your clinical profile and treatment timeline during your consultation.
How are egg donors screened at Chedid Grieco?
Every donor in our program undergoes a comprehensive evaluation before participating in any cycle. This includes physical examinations, hormonal assessments, blood tests, genetic screening, infectious disease testing, and psychological evaluation. We follow rigorous standards aligned with FDA and NYDH requirements to ensure the health and preparedness of every donor.
Will I be genetically related to the baby?
With egg donation, the child will be genetically related to the sperm provider (the intended father or a sperm donor) but not to the egg recipient. Many recipients choose to undergo preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) to further evaluate embryo health before transfer. Our team can discuss all options for genetic evaluation during your consultation.
Is travel to Brazil required for egg donation?
Yes, treatment cycles and the embryo transfer procedure are conducted at our facility in Brazil. Consultations, however, take place in Miami, Florida, so you can meet with our team and plan your full treatment cycle before making the trip. Many patients find that the significant cost savings and high-quality care at our Brazil clinic make the travel well worthwhile. Details about the travel process are available on our fertility tourism page.
Schedule Your Egg Donation Consultation at Chedid Grieco
With nearly 9,000 babies born, more than 28 years of reproductive medicine practice, FDA and NYDH licensure, and a dedicated team of eight physicians performing 1,200 cycles per year, Chedid Grieco has earned the trust of patients from across the globe. We combine clinical precision with genuine, personalized care, because we understand what is at stake for every family we serve. Our female-led clinic welcomes patients of all backgrounds and family structures, including LGBTQI+ individuals and couples.
Consultations are held in Miami, while treatments are conducted at our state-of-the-art facility in Brazil, offering significant cost savings alongside a boutique, personalized care experience. Learn more about our travel and treatment process on our fertility tourism page, or reach out to us directly through our contact form to schedule your consultation.