Connecting intended parents and egg donors, with coordination for journeys across the U.S. and internationally.
It Takes a Village.
Connecting Egg Donors and Intended Parents
It Takes a Village.
Connecting intended parents and egg donors, with coordination for journeys across the U.S. and internationally.
It Takes a Village.
Intended Parent Support
Egg Donor Advocacy
Personalized Matching
Inclusive Family Building
Connecting intended parents and egg donors, with coordination for journeys across the U.S. and internationally.
It Takes a Village.
Connecting Egg Donors and Intended Parents
It Takes a Village.
Connecting intended parents and egg donors, with coordination for journeys across the U.S. and internationally.
It Takes a Village.
Intended Parent Support
Egg Donor Advocacy
Personalized Matching
Inclusive Family Building
Connecting intended parents and egg donors, with coordination for journeys across the U.S. and internationally.
It Takes a Village.
Connecting Egg Donors and Intended Parents
It Takes a Village.
Connecting intended parents and egg donors, with coordination for journeys across the U.S. and internationally.
It Takes a Village.
Intended Parent Support
Egg Donor Advocacy
Personalized Matching
Inclusive Family Building
Where Would You Like to Begin?
Whether you are looking for an egg donor or thinking of becoming one, start with the information that applies to you.
Ancestry
Education
Profession
Get to Know Your Donor
Each donor profile offers a fuller picture of the person behind the donation. Intended parents can review personal qualities, background, education, interests and relevant medical history to help them make a thoughtful and informed choice.
Get to Know Your Donor
Each donor profile offers a fuller picture of the person behind the donation. Intended parents can review personal qualities, background, education, interests and relevant medical history to help them make a thoughtful and informed choice.
Ancestry
Education
Profession
Get to Know Your Donor
Get to Know Your Donor
Each donor profile offers a fuller picture of the person behind the donation. Intended parents can review personal qualities, background, education, interests and relevant medical history to help them make a thoughtful and informed choice.
You Decide How Much Contact There Is
You Decide How Much Contact There Is
Some donors and intended parents want to stay anonymous. Others want to know each other. Venus works with both.
Some donors and intended parents want to stay anonymous. Others want to know each other. Venus works with both.
Every match looks different. Some intended parents want a donor who stays anonymous, with nothing shared beyond her profile. Others want a donor who is open to being contacted later, so a child can reach out someday if they want to. Some even choose to work with a donor they already know, like a friend or relative. Venus sets up the arrangement the intended parents want, as long as the donor agrees to it too.
Every match looks different. Some intended parents want a donor who stays anonymous, with nothing shared beyond her profile. Others want a donor who is open to being contacted later, so a child can reach out someday if they want to. Some even choose to work with a donor they already know, like a friend or relative. Venus sets up the arrangement the intended parents want, as long as the donor agrees to it too.
Every match looks different. Some intended parents want a donor who stays anonymous, with nothing shared beyond her profile. Others want a donor who is open to being contacted later, so a child can reach out someday if they want to. Some even choose to work with a donor they already know, like a friend or relative. Venus sets up the arrangement the intended parents want, as long as the donor agrees to it too.
Donors get a say as well. If you would rather stay anonymous, you can. If you're comfortable with some contact down the road, you can say that. Whatever you choose is agreed on and put in writing before the cycle begins, so everyone knows where they stand and nobody is surprised later. If you aren't sure which fits you, we can talk it through, and an attorney can explain how the agreement works.
Donors get a say as well. If you would rather stay anonymous, you can. If you're comfortable with some contact down the road, you can say that. Whatever you choose is agreed on and put in writing before the cycle begins, so everyone knows where they stand and nobody is surprised later. If you aren't sure which fits you, we can talk it through, and an attorney can explain how the agreement works.
Donors get a say as well. If you would rather stay anonymous, you can. If you're comfortable with some contact down the road, you can say that. Whatever you choose is agreed on and put in writing before the cycle begins, so everyone knows where they stand and nobody is surprised later. If you aren't sure which fits you, we can talk it through, and an attorney can explain how the agreement works.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from intended parents and donors, answered.
Common questions from intended parents and donors, answered.
Human blastocyst hatching. Class BA, on the fifth day of development, seen under a microscope. Photo: EJ Manzaneque
Why do I need complication insurance if I already have health insurance?
Does the number of eggs retrieved tell us how many embryos we'll have?
What happens to any embryos we don't use?
How much of a donor's time does a cycle take?
What happens if a donor wants to stop partway through?
Do donors and intended parents each need their own attorney?
If a health issue shows up in the donor's family later, how would we find out?
Why do I need complication insurance if I already have health insurance?
Does the number of eggs retrieved tell us how many embryos we'll have?
What happens to any embryos we don't use?
How much of a donor's time does a cycle take?
What happens if a donor wants to stop partway through?
Do donors and intended parents each need their own attorney?
If a health issue shows up in the donor's family later, how would we find out?
The Venus Journal
The Venus Journal
The Venus Journal
Explore thoughtful articles designed to make egg donation easier to understand, from early
considerations through what happens after retrieval. The Venus Journal is designed to give intended parents and donors clear information they can return to throughout the process.
Explore thoughtful articles
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designed to make egg donation easier to understand, from early
considerations through what happens after retrieval. The Venus Journal is designed to give intended parents and donors clear information they can return to throughout the process.
What Happens During an Egg Donor’s Medication Cycle
The injection phase of egg donation usually lasts around two weeks, but a lot happens in the body during that time. This article walks through the usual steps...
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What Happens During an Egg Donor’s Medication Cycle
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What Happens During an Egg Donor’s Medication Cycle
The injection phase of egg donation usually lasts around two weeks, but a lot happens in the body during that time. This article walks through the usual steps...
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Donor Eggs and the Path to Parenthood
Infertility is far more common than many people realize. For some families, treatment may involve medication or IVF using their own eggs. For others, donor eggs may become part of the conversation. There is no single path that leads someone to egg donation...
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Donor Eggs and the Path to Parenthood
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Donor Eggs and the Path to Parenthood
Infertility is far more common than many people realize. For some families, treatment may involve medication or IVF using their own eggs. For others, donor eggs may become part of the conversation. There is no single path that leads someone to egg donation...
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Why International Egg Donation Costs Can Vary
International egg donation can involve expenses that go beyond the fertility clinic's treatment fee. Understanding where those costs come from can make it easier to compare different options. A lower clinic price does not necessarily mean a lower total cost. When an egg donation cycle involves more than one country, the final expense can depend on where treatment takes place and where the donor is located. Travel can also affect the total...
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Why International Egg Donation Costs Can Vary
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Why International Egg Donation Costs Can Vary
International egg donation can involve expenses that go beyond the fertility clinic's treatment fee. Understanding where those costs come from can make it easier to compare different options. A lower clinic price does not necessarily mean a lower total cost. When an egg donation cycle involves more than one country, the final expense can depend on where treatment takes place and where the donor is located. Travel can also affect the total...
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