Donor & gestational carrier services
Third-party reproduction in Atlanta, GA
Donor eggs, donor sperm and gestational carrier services in Lawrenceville, Alpharetta and North Atlanta.
Understanding your options
What is third-party reproduction?
Fertility treatments that involve a donor or a gestational carrier, when a patient cannot use their own eggs, sperm or uterus.
This may include:
- Donor eggs
- Donor sperm
- Donor embryos
- Gestational carrier (surrogacy)
These options expand family-building possibilities for a wide range of patients.
Third-party reproduction options
Donor eggs
Eggs from a healthy donor are fertilized through IVF and transferred into the intended parent or gestational carrier.
Donor embryos
Embryos created from donor eggs and donor sperm are transferred to the uterus or a gestational carrier.
Gestational carrier (surrogacy)
A gestational carrier carries a pregnancy created through IVF, using embryos from the intended parents or donors. The carrier has no genetic link to the baby.
When to consider
Who needs third-party reproduction?
Third-party reproduction may be recommended for:
- Individuals with diminished ovarian reserve
- Same-sex couples (see LGBTQ+ family planning)
- Single parents by choice
- Patients with recurrent IVF failure
- Genetic disease carriers
- Uterine factor infertility
- Male factor infertility, when sperm is unavailable or unsuitable (see Male infertility)
The process
How third-party reproduction works
The process depends on the pathway you choose, but typically includes:
Fertility evaluation
Medical testing and a consultation to determine the best option.
Donor or carrier selection
Matching with donor eggs, sperm, embryos or a gestational carrier.
IVF process (if applicable)
Embryos are created and monitored in the laboratory.
Embryo transfer
The embryo is transferred into the uterus or gestational carrier.
Pregnancy support
Monitoring continues through early pregnancy.
Trusted care
Why choose Hope Fertility for third-party reproduction?
Hope Fertility is a trusted fertility clinic in Alpharetta and Lawrenceville, GA, offering:
- Comprehensive donor egg and donor sperm programs
- Gestational carrier coordination support
- Advanced IVF laboratory services
- Personalized third-party reproduction planning
- Compassionate, inclusive fertility care
We are committed to helping patients explore every available path to parenthood.
FAQ
Questions about third-party reproduction
What is third-party reproduction?
A fertility treatment that uses donor eggs, donor sperm, donor embryos or a gestational carrier to help individuals or couples achieve pregnancy when they cannot use their own reproductive materials.
What are the types of third-party reproduction?
The main types are donor eggs, donor sperm, donor embryos and a gestational carrier (surrogacy). Each option is used based on medical needs or family-building goals.
What is a gestational carrier?
A woman who carries a pregnancy created through IVF, using embryos from the intended parents or donors. She has no genetic relationship to the baby.
Who needs donor eggs or donor sperm?
Donor eggs or sperm may be recommended for individuals with infertility, genetic conditions, low ovarian reserve or poor sperm quality, or for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples building their families.
Is surrogacy the same as IVF?
No. IVF is the process of creating embryos in a laboratory. Surrogacy (a gestational carrier arrangement) means transferring an IVF-created embryo to another woman, who carries the pregnancy. Learn about IVF & ICSI →
Is third-party reproduction safe?
Yes. Third-party reproduction uses established IVF and reproductive technologies. All donors and carriers are medically and psychologically screened to ensure safety and success.
Can I choose a donor?
Yes. Intended parents can typically select donors based on medical history, physical characteristics and other preferences, depending on clinic programs and regulations.
How successful is third-party reproduction?
In certain cases, success rates are often higher than standard IVF, especially when using donor eggs from younger, healthy donors. Outcomes depend on individual medical factors.
Take the first step
Start your family-building journey
If you are considering donor eggs, donor sperm or a gestational carrier, our team is here to guide you through every step.