What is the success rates for IVF with donor eggs?
Intended Parent Information
For some infertile couples, egg donation
represents the only real chance for parenthood and
the ability to experience the entire pregnancy
process from conception to delivery. At TFC, we have
a team of professionals specifically dedicated to
guiding donors and intended parents through each
step of the process. TFC allows the use of
designated or anonymous donors. For our patients who
choose to use an anonymous donor, we have designed
our program to exceed the basic guidelines set by
the American Society of Reproductive Medicine to
ensure that the anonymity of both our intended
parent couples and donors is protected.
Additionally, Texas law ensures that the process
remains anonymous.
All TFC donors undergo a rigorous prescreening
process designed to detect genetic, psychological
and physical health abnormalities, as well as
sexually transmitted diseases, smoking, alcohol and
drug use. Only those women who have passed the
complete screening process, including a preliminary
ultrasound examination and hormonal screening,
become available as donors to our potential intended
parent couples.
Financial Information for couples working with
donors
Once
the intended parents have selected their egg donor
or gestational carrier, a financial consultation
will be scheduled with our Donor Financial
Counselor. Prior to this consultation, the intended
parents will be provided with a financial packet
including a fee sheet estimate that is tailor made
for their individual cycle. They will also be given
a form for necessary credit card authorizations. At
the financial consultation, our counselor will
explain in detail the costs associated with the
cycle and answer any questions regarding cycle
fees.
If
insurance provides coverage for In Vitro
Fertilization, our financial counselor will verify
whether this includes coverage for medical services
provided to an egg donor or a gestational carrier.
Knowing exactly what services related to egg
donation or gestational carriage your policy covers
before beginning an IVF cycle can be very
beneficial. We recommend that you also contact your
insurance company to verify whether or not your
policy covers theses services. Please be aware
that, despite verification of benefits obtained by
you and/or Texas Fertility Center, insurance
companies do not guarantee payment for services
until after claims have been filed. We understand
exactly how maddening this can be; however, these
are not our rules – they are the rules of the
insurance carriers.
If
you are considering financing your IVF cycle with
egg donation or a gestational carrier with ARC,
Advanced Reproductive Care, please contact our Donor
Financial Counselor at (512)451-0149 ext 7401.
FAQs
When are my cycle fees due?
The fees for Texas Fertility Center and
Austin IVF are due at the time of your financial
consultation with our Donor Financial Counselor.
Can I make payment arrangements for my cycle
fees?
We work with different outside financing
sources, including Advanced Reproductive Care (ARC),
who provide financing options for fertility
treatment. The sources available to us may change,
depending on economic conditions.
