IVF treatment with donor eggs
We are the largest egg bank in the UK and the only dedicated egg donation clinic specialising exclusively in IVF treatment with donor eggs. We offer a comprehensive range of IVF treatments with donor eggs, providing both fresh and frozen donor eggs.
300+
Donor profiles in our database
Guarantees
Embryo or refund guarantees on all our packages
70%
Cumulative pregnancy success rate
Success Rates
We manage the egg donation process from start to finish to ensure the highest quality of eggs. As a result of our consistent and reliable approach, many healthy babies have been born through donor eggs. Our success rates show you our focused approach really works.
Understand our success rates
Egg thawing survival rate
Cumulative pregnancy rate after one embryo transfer from a single cohort of donated eggs
Cumulative pregnancy rate after two embryo transfers from a single cohort of donated eggs
How does it work?
IVF With Donor Eggs Process
Our friendly onboarding team will help answer initial questions and book a consultation with one of our fertility consultants. Our doctors will review your medical history, including any treatment or investigations you’ve already had elsewhere and provide you with the best course of treatment for you. You can expect to have a scan and some blood tests, and an analysis of a semen sample if a male partner is involved.
If you live abroad or far away from one of our clinics, we understand the need to make your treatment as convenient as possible. Check our options to make the process more accessible for you.
Once you’ve had your consultation with the doctor, your dedicated onboarding coordinator will search our databases and help you with donor selection. We offer both fresh and frozen egg options.
We ask all patients who are considering conceiving with donor eggs to see an independent counsellor, who will help them to understand the broader implications and make informed decisions.
Once a donor is chosen and agreed upon, your doctor will prepare your personal treatment plan.
In a consultation with one of our nurses, you’ll complete your screening tests and consents so that you can start treatment.
If you have chosen to use fresh donor eggs, you will be informed once your donor starts her treatment cycle. From that point, it usually takes 10-14 days until the donor is ready for egg retrieval. On egg retrieval day, the donor’s eggs are fertilised in the lab with sperm from your male partner or sperm donor. Fertilised eggs are usually cultured as embryos for five to six days until they reach the blastocyst stage. Viable embryos will then be frozen for later use.
If you are using frozen donor eggs, the eggs will be thawed and fertilised in the lab with sperm from your male partner or sperm donor. Fertilised eggs are usually cultured as embryos for five to six days until they reach the blastocyst stage. Viable embryos can then be transferred fresh to your womb and/or frozen for later use.
To prepare your womb for an embryo transfer, hormone tablets need to be taken for about 10 days before transfer and during that time our specialists will monitor you closely with ultrasound and blood tests.
The best available embryo will be transferred under ultrasound guidance into your uterus by our fertility consultants using a catheter, a simple and painless process without the need for anaesthetic. You can carry on with your normal life after a few minutes’ rest.
Most women only have one embryo transferred to avoid the risks of multiple pregnancies. Remaining embryos are frozen and stored for future use if another cycle is needed or for sibling pregnancy.
If you have a positive pregnancy test, we will schedule an early pregnancy scan for 3 weeks later (7 weeks gestation). You will be required to continue all medications until around 12 weeks of pregnancy or until you have had the 12-week pregnancy scan.
Should your test be negative you will be instructed to stop medications and we will schedule a follow-up with your consultant.
Our packages
WHY LONDON EGG BANK?
There are many reasons London Egg Bank stands out for IVF treatment with donor eggs
Expertise in Egg donation
LEB is a leading institution exclusively dedicated to egg donation, with 30 years expertise in the field
We take pride in our highly skilled team of reproductive specialists, which includes globally recognized doctors and top-tier embryologists. Our expertise ensures that every step of the donation process, from donor screening to transfer, is handled with precision and care.
UK's largest egg donors database
As the largest egg bank in the UK, London Egg Bank offers an extensive selection of donors, both fresh and frozen.
On our 24/7 online database, we have a wide variety of options to increase the likelihood of finding a donor whose characteristics closely align with the patient's preferences. Whether this includes physical traits, personality and interests, or religious and cultural backgrounds.
No waiting time for IVF or donors
Our large team of experts and comprehensive donor database guarantee no waiting time for treatment
The donated eggs in our database have been cryopreserved, placed in storage and are available for immediate use, meaning you don't have to synchronise your cycle with the donor’s cycle, so you can start treatment as soon as you wish. Our database is updated weekly, in case your chosen donor characteristic isn't instantly available online.
A sizeable selection of fresh donor eggs is also available, should this be your preferred choice.
Please contact our matching team to discuss your wishes.
High Success Rates
LEB demonstrates industry-leading success rates in Egg donation
Personalised Care
We offer personalised and flexible solutions for our UK and international patients.
You will be assigned a personal treatment coordinator, who will organise your treatment and help you each step of the way. With a focus on building strong relationships, we prioritize patient well-being and satisfaction, making the journey as smooth and reassuring as possible for all patients.
Identity-Release Donations
London Egg Bank is committed to providing future children with the option to learn about their genetic origins.
Their identity release egg donation program ensures that donors agree to be contacted by donor-conceived children once they reach adulthood. This transparency fosters a sense of openness and honesty, which can be important for family dynamics and the well-being of donor-conceived individuals as they grow and seek to understand their genetic heritage.
Thorough donor screening
LEB adheres to HFEA criteria, ensuring rigorous screening of donors.
Our team engages in personal assessment and evaluation, as we self-recruit all of donors. We prioritize safety and suitability through comprehensive medical, genetic, and psychological evaluations.
Egg donors of all ethnicities
Our egg donor database offers a wide diversity of ethnicities and cultural backgrounds.
We have regular uploads of all the major ethnicities, including difficult-to-find East Asian, South Asian, or Afro-Caribbean ethnicities.
Secured UK Legislation
Operating under the HFEA regulations, we ensure the highest standards of safety and ethical practice.
The UK's Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) regulations protect the rights and well-being of both donors and recipients, guaranteeing that all procedures are conducted with the utmost integrity and professionalism. This regulatory framework, known to be one of the best in the world, provides peace of mind, knowing that all aspects of the egg donation process are rigorously controlled and monitored.
National and International Programme
We have a dedicated programme to help patients who live abroad or far from a LEB clinic.
We offer tailored solutions for your particular circumstances and aim to make your journey to parenthood as smooth as possible. We can offer an easy process where you can prepare for your treatment in your home country and travel to London for your embryo transfer only. Your consultations can be arranged online by your treatment coordinator.
Future Events
IVF Treatment with Donor Eggs (Webinar)
28 May 2025 - 18:00
Join a free educational webinar for a discussion about treatment using donor eggs.
What our patients say
EGG RECIPIENT
Patient Stories
Carrie’s Story
“It is an expensive process, but IVF with donor eggs costs in the UK is less than half the money in America.”
Zoe and Rick’s Story
"We chose a UK egg bank to ensure we could tell our children about their origins"
Charlotte's Story
Charlotte’s solo journey to motherhood brought her overseas for treatment
Anita and Richard’s Story
"I successfully used donor eggs in the UK when I was over 45"
Our Egg Donors
Our donors are young altruistic women who live in the UK. They undergo a rigorous screening process to ensure they meet the HFEA standards and are committed to our programme.
Find your donor
Our extensive online database includes a large range of donors from all ethnicities, and diverse backgrounds, available immediately
WE'RE HERE FOR YOU
We want you to be happy and confident with your decision to use donor eggs, and our personalised approach ensures you'll be fully supported.
Get Started
Please contact us for your free initial consultation