IVF with a Known Donor at NCCRM
At North Carolina Center for Reproductive Medicine (NCCRM), we are committed to helping couples build their families with compassionate care and advanced reproductive technologies. We understand the emotional journey that comes with infertility treatment, and our goal is to provide supportive, personalized options to help relieve stress while giving you the best chance at success.
Because of our excellent pregnancy rates, NCCRM offers unique financial programs, including a shared risk for qualifying couples and treatment plans. These programs are designed to ease the financial and emotional concerns often associated with infertility treatment.
What Is Included in a Single IVF Cycle with a Known Donor
When you pursue an IVF cycle with a known donor at NCCRM, the following services are included:
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Egg Retrieval – safe and effective retrieval procedure for the donor.
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Culture & Fertilization of Embryos – laboratory fertilization and monitoring.
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Embryo Transfer – placement of selected embryo(s) into the recipient’s uterus.
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Anesthesia – provided during the egg retrieval procedure.
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Advanced Lab Techniques (if needed):
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Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
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Assisted Hatching
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Blastocyst Culture
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Monitoring
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Donor Monitoring: Includes cycle monitoring visits, ultrasounds, and lab work for the donor.
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Recipient Monitoring: If the recipient is monitored at NCCRM, visits are included. If monitored elsewhere, additional coordination may be needed.
Coordination
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Cycle Management: NCCRM provides comprehensive coordination of both donor and recipient cycles to ensure timing and communication are seamless.
Medications
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Medications for both the donor and the recipient are required. These are ordered through a pharmacy and paid directly to the pharmacy. The specific medications and amounts vary depending on individual medical needs.
Possible Additional Costs
Depending on your individual treatment plan, you may encounter some additional expenses, such as:
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Medical screening and initial workup for donor and/or recipient
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Semen analysis or freezing
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Specialized testing (e.g., sperm DNA fragmentation tests)
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Patient education classes
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Psychological evaluation
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Embryo cryopreservation (freezing) and storage
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Advanced lab techniques, such as PICSI, if recommended by your physician
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Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET), if embryos are frozen for later use
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Genetic testing (PGD/PGS) for inherited disorders or gender selection (optional)
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Treatments for ovarian hyperstimulation, if needed
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Pregnancy confirmation monitoring
Long-Term Considerations
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Embryo Storage: After the first year, storage of frozen embryos is subject to annual fees.
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Future Treatments: If embryos are frozen, future frozen embryo transfer cycles can be scheduled as needed.
Summary
An IVF cycle with a known donor at NCCRM includes all core procedures and monitoring for donor and recipient, with advanced technologies available when medically appropriate. Additional costs may apply for medications, specialized testing, genetic screening, embryo storage, and future transfers.
Our team will guide you through each step, ensuring you understand what is included and what may involve additional fees, so you can make informed decisions with peace of mind.
