Cofertility for Clinic Partners

We're proud to be recognized by numerous leaders in the fertility space as one of the best egg donor programs. From major publications to trusted organizations like Egg Donor Connect—who has honored us as a top program every year since our founding—this recognition validates our mission to create meaningful change in the fertility industry. But more importantly, it reflects the trust that families, donors, and medical professionals have placed in us.

When we started Cofertility, we saw an industry needing better options. Traditional egg donation often felt transactional, overlooking the human elements involved. We believed there had to be a better way - one that honored the experiences of egg donors, supported the hopes of intended parents, and prioritized the future well-being of donor-conceived people. This belief led us to create a human-centered approach that has redefined what egg donation can be.

As we share the ten reasons behind this recognition, we want to acknowledge that our success comes from listening to our community. The insights of donors, intended parents, donor-conceived individuals, and medical professionals have shaped every aspect of our program. Here's what makes Cofertility different:

1. We've scaled egg sharing globally

While egg sharing isn't new - it's been helping build families for decades - Cofertility has brought this concept to a national, and even global, scale. We work with over 75 clinics across the United States, making egg-sharing accessible to more families than ever before. In this model, women freeze their eggs for free when they donate half to a family that can’t otherwise conceive. This creates a meaningful connection between donor and recipient from the start.

Our ability to scale egg sharing means more options for intended parents and more opportunities for women to preserve their own fertility while helping others. By partnering with clinics nationwide, we ensure high-quality care and consistent protocols while maintaining the personal touch that makes egg-sharing special.

2. We prioritize donor well-being

Unlike other agencies that encourage donors to complete multiple cycles (sometimes more than 5 or 6) to maximize profit, Cofertility takes a different approach. Most of our egg donors complete at most two cycles - one to donate and one for their own future use. This not only reduces the physical and emotional impact on donors but also limits the number of potential half-siblings, an important consideration for donor-conceived people.

Our focus on donor well-being extends beyond cycle limits. We provide comprehensive medical and psychological screening, ongoing support throughout the process, and clear information about what to expect. This approach leads to better donor experiences and, ultimately, better outcomes for recipient families.

3. We are the first and only to offer a baby guarantee

Our baby guarantee reflects our commitment to family-building success. Unlike other programs that charge premium fees for guarantees, or nothing at all, we include this protection in our base pricing because we believe it's the right thing to do. This program helps ensure intended parents can continue their family-building journey even if unexpected challenges arise.

The program covers various scenarios throughout the donation process. If a donor doesn't meet medical clearance requirements, if the cycle yields insufficient viable eggs, or if other clinical milestones aren't met, we provide options for continuing with a new match or, in some cases a refund. We've structured this program thoughtfully to align with clinical best practices while providing intended parents with clarity and peace of mind. Learn more about our Baby Guarantee. 

4. We pioneered mutual matching

Our introduction of mutual matching represented a significant shift in egg donation. Instead of donors being passive participants selected from a database, they actively opt into each match. While this approach requires more resources and coordination, we believe giving donors more autonomy leads to better outcomes for everyone involved.

This two-way matching process creates a foundation of mutual respect and shared purpose. Donors feel empowered in their decision-making, and intended parents know their donor has specifically chosen to help their family. Though it's more complex than traditional matching, we've found that this approach leads to more positive experiences and strengthens the ethical framework of egg donation.

5. We're transparent about who we are

In an industry where many organizations operate behind closed doors, we believe transparency builds trust. Something as simple as having a team page, which is normal for most businesses, sets us apart in this industry. This openness isn't just about putting faces to names - it's about accountability and showing that real people are dedicated to supporting our members.

When you're making such significant decisions about becoming an egg donor or working with an egg donor to build your family, you deserve to know who's guiding you through the process. Our team is incredible and everyone has their own stories and motivations for working in fertility, creating genuine connections with the families and donors we serve. This transparency extends to our policies, pricing, and processes, ensuring you have all the information needed to make informed decisions.

6. We offer relationship options

The traditional anonymous-only model of egg donation doesn't serve everyone's needs. We recognize that donor conception creates lifelong connections, and different people have different comfort levels with contact. That's why we offer various relationship options, allowing families and donors to choose the level of communication that feels right for them.

This flexibility extends throughout the lifetime of the relationship. We provide tools and support for managing these connections, whether our members prefer occasional updates or more regular contact. Our approach acknowledges that needs and comfort levels may change over time, and we help navigate these evolving relationships with sensitivity and care.

7. We center donor-conceived children

The needs and experiences of donor-conceived people guide every aspect of our program. Through extensive consultation with adult donor-conceived individuals and ongoing research, we've developed practices that prioritize the future well-being of the children born through our program.

This commitment manifests in multiple ways. We encourage disclosed donations. We provide parents with evidence-based guidance for talking about donor conception from an early age. Our communication tools help families maintain appropriate connections with donors, ensuring children have access to their genetic history if they choose. We also limit the number of families each donor can help, considering the impact of genetic siblings on donor-conceived people's experiences.

8. We have both fresh and frozen egg donation options

Our program offers both fresh donation cycles and frozen donor eggs, allowing donors, clinics, and intended parents to select the most appropriate clinical approach. Each option maintains consistent screening standards and quality controls while accommodating different medical circumstances and timing requirements.

Both programs operate under strict protocols, with our team coordinating closely with fertility clinics to ensure smooth implementation. This flexibility in treatment approaches, combined with standardized processes, supports optimal clinical decision-making.

9. We maintain rigorous screening protocols 

Our screening process exceeds industry requirements, integrating comprehensive medical, genetic, and psychological evaluations. These protocols prioritize both donor safety and the well-being of future donor-conceived children. Each evaluation is standardized across our clinic network, ensuring consistent quality regardless of location or program type.

We work closely with fertility clinics to coordinate thorough screening processes while maintaining strict standards. This includes detailed genetic carrier screening, psychological assessments, and comprehensive medical history reviews that look beyond immediate health factors to consider long-term implications for all parties. Our systematic approach helps protect donor health while providing intended parents and healthcare providers with detailed information to support informed medical decisions.

10. We offer lifetime support

Egg donation isn't a one-time event - it's the beginning of a lifelong journey. That's why our support extends far beyond the matching process. We provide comprehensive educational modules, connect you with experienced professionals, and facilitate support groups where you can share experiences with others who understand your path.

Our commitment to lifetime support includes practical tools for navigating various stages of family building. From guidance on talking to children about their origins to resources for managing family dynamics, we're here for the long haul. We regularly update our educational materials based on new research and feedback from our community, ensuring you have access to the most current information and support.

Our commitment to excellence

Being named one of the Best Egg Donor Programs validates our approach, but we're not resting on our laurels. We continuously seek feedback from our community, stay current with research in the field, and look for ways to improve our services. The fertility industry continues to evolve, and we're committed to leading positive change while maintaining the highest standards of care and support.

Looking ahead, we'll continue to innovate while staying true to our core values of transparency, ethical practice, and human-centered care. Whether you're considering becoming an egg donor or using donor eggs to build your family, we invite you to learn more about how our approach can support your goals. Our team is here to answer your questions and help you understand all your options.

At Cofertility, we believe that everyone deserves support in building their family, and we're honored to be recognized for our work in making that possible. We look forward to continuing to serve our community with the same dedication and care that earned us this recognition.

Cofertility is proud to announce that Maria Sharapova has joined us as our newest investor. Widely celebrated for her legendary achievements on the tennis court, Sharapova has become an influential force in the world of entrepreneurship and investment since her retirement in February 2020. She consistently backs innovative startups that she believes will shape the future, and her investment in Cofertility is a powerful endorsement of our mission to shift the fertility landscape by making egg freezing and third-party reproduction more human-centered, accessible, and empowering.

Sharapova’s decision to invest in Cofertility stems from her strong belief that everyone should have the opportunity to take control of their reproductive potential. Together, we share the conviction that egg freezing is an important tool for driving gender equality and leading the charge in this movement. With our Freeze by Co platform and our unique egg sharing model, eligible members can freeze their eggs for free when they donate half of the eggs retrieved to a family that can’t otherwise conceive. This approach not only broadens access to egg freezing for women across the nation but also provides intended parents with a human-centered, value-driven path to growing their families through egg donation.

Beyond increasing the affordability and accessibility of fertility preservation, Cofertility and Sharapova share a vision for advancing better reproductive education. Together, we aim to empower women with the knowledge and resources needed to make the best decisions for their bodies and futures. “Breaking down barriers, whether financial, educational, or social, is essential in giving women the autonomy they deserve,” said Sharapova.

We are excited to welcome Maria Sharapova to the Cofertility family and are confident that her investment will amplify our mission. Her dedication to advancing women’s autonomy and her forward-thinking approach to innovation make her an ideal partner in reshaping the fertility landscape. Together, we are driving toward a future where every woman has the resources and support to make informed, confident decisions about her reproductive journey.

Click here to read more about Maria Sharapova's investment in Cofertility in the exclusive announcement featured on Vogue.com.

The last few decades have brought incredible advancements in reproductive technologies – egg freezing has taken off since the experimental label was removed in 2012 and more people than ever are building their families through egg donor IVF. But despite ground-breaking innovations, high costs associated with fertility services still prevent many people from moving forward with treatment. 

At Cofertility, our mission is to make egg freezing and third party reproduction more accessible and empowering. Through our Split program, women can freeze their eggs for free when they donate half of the eggs retrieved to Intended Parents. By removing cash compensation, which has historically varied based on a donor’s personal, professional, and even medical background, our model makes family building through egg donation more human-centered and accessible. 

Still, there are myriad costs associated with the egg donation process – which is why we’re so proud to announce our partnership with Carrot Fertility, a fertility benefits provider that’s paving the way forward in making fertility care more accessible. 

Coverage for fertility treatment

Insurance coverage for egg freezing and IVF – and in particular, donor egg IVF – is nuanced, dependent on several policy- and geography-specific factors, among others.  What’s more, some services like elective egg freezing are left out of those policies in their entirety. In recent years, employers have filled some of these coverage gaps by contracting with companies that offer fertility benefits. 

Carrot Fertility is one such company that takes a flexible approach to fertility benefits. Carrot partners with employers and health plans to offer cash reimbursement for fertility services. They work closely with each employer or health plan customer to build a benefit offering for those companies’ employees or enrollees that includes a specific scope of services and puts a limit on total reimbursement allowed. 

Carrot “members” are those individuals whose employers or health plans have contracted with Carrot. Members can use their allotted Carrot benefit to pay for fertility services. In some cases, members will pay out of pocket and get reimbursed for care. In other cases, they are provided with a Carrot Card (physical or digital) that eliminates the need for individuals to even pay upfront for treatment. 

What we love about their model:

• Customizable: Carrot allows employers to customize coverage based on their budget and their employees' needs, a model that underscores how there is no one-size-fits all when it comes to fertility. 
• Broad coverage: Carrot’s comprehensive platform typically covers a range of fertility services, including egg freezing and donor egg treatments. The scope of service and overall budget is set by the employer. 
• Flexible payment: They offer a Carrot Card so that members can easily pay for care without having to front the cash themselves. 
• Personalized member experience: Carrot has a robust care navigation team that provides members with personalized Carrot plans and offers individualized support throughout their family building journeys.

Benefits for Cofertility and Carrot members

Carrot works with hundreds of companies, providing their employees with evidence-based support and reimbursement for services rendered across their fertility journeys. 

As a Carrot Partner, fees paid to Cofertility as part of a fertility journey are also eligible for cash reimbursement through Carrot. 

What’s more, Cofertility Intended Parents with Carrot benefits are also eligible to receive a discount off the Cofertility Coordination Fee. You can reach out to your Cofertility Member Advocate to learn more about how you can take advantage of this discount. We can also share a list of questions to ask your care advocate to help you understand the full picture of your benefits. 

And if you’re a Cofertility Keep member with Carrot benefits, our team is happy to help you select a clinic and make the most of your benefits. 

Whether Carrot or another benefit provider, we recommend speaking with your employer’s benefit team or your benefit provider’s patient care advocate to gain a clearer understanding of the coverage available to you. To learn more about additional benefits platforms that offer fertility coverage, check out this article.