About
Cofertility is a tech-enabled fertility ecosystem that reimagines egg donation through a mutually beneficial egg-sharing model. The platform offers two primary programs: 'Split,' which allows donors to freeze their eggs for free in exchange for donating half of the retrieved eggs to intended parents, and 'Keep,' which lets donors self-fund egg freezing at a discount while retaining all retrieved eggs. For intended parents, Cofertility provides a human-centered matching platform with hundreds of diverse, pre-qualified donors available across both fresh and frozen egg donation programs. Fresh donation involves matching first and completing the retrieval after, while frozen donation offers eggs that are already retrieved and ready. Cofertility also explicitly supports LGBTQ+ families with affirming paths to parenthood. The platform partners with a network of fertility clinics and provides transparent pricing, financing options, and outcome guarantees. Beyond its core services, Cofertility publishes extensive educational content—articles, FAQs, and member stories—to help users make informed decisions throughout their reproductive journeys. It is designed for women considering egg freezing, individuals or couples seeking donor eggs, and clinics looking to expand their donor programs.
Key Features
- Split Program – Free Egg Freezing: Donors freeze their eggs at no cost by donating half of the retrieved eggs to intended parents who cannot conceive otherwise.
- Keep Program – Discounted Self-Funded Freezing: Donors self-fund their egg freezing at a reduced cost and retain all retrieved eggs for their own future use.
- Fresh & Frozen Donor Matching: Intended parents can match with donors for fresh retrievals or select from a ready pool of frozen eggs, offering flexibility based on timeline and preference.
- LGBTQ+ Family-Building Support: Dedicated affirming paths to parenthood for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, integrated into both egg donation programs.
- Clinic Partner Network: Cofertility works with a vetted network of fertility clinics to ensure medical quality, consistency, and expanded donor access for intended parents.
Use Cases
- A woman in her late 20s or early 30s wants to preserve her fertility but cannot afford egg freezing costs — she joins the Split program to freeze eggs for free by donating half.
- A same-sex male couple seeks an egg donor to start a family and uses Cofertility's matching platform to find a compatible donor from the frozen egg pool.
- A heterosexual couple facing infertility due to premature ovarian insufficiency uses Cofertility's fresh egg donation program to match with a donor and pursue IVF.
- A fertility clinic joins Cofertility's partner network to expand its donor egg program and offer patients access to a larger, more diverse donor pool.
- An LGBTQ+ individual exploring solo parenthood uses Cofertility's affirming resources and donor matching to navigate the egg donation process.
Pros
- Unique Egg-Sharing Model: The Split program creates a win-win scenario: donors get free egg freezing while intended parents access donated eggs, making both sides of the equation more accessible.
- Diverse Donor Pool: Hundreds of pre-qualified, diverse donors are available across fresh and frozen programs, giving intended parents meaningful choice.
- Inclusive & Affirming: Explicit support for LGBTQ+ family-building sets Cofertility apart from more traditional fertility platforms.
- Educational Resources: Extensive articles, FAQs, and member stories help users navigate complex fertility decisions with confidence.
Cons
- Not a Universal Free Service: Only the Split program offers free egg freezing; intended parents and Keep donors still incur significant program costs.
- U.S.-Centric Availability: The platform and its clinic network appear primarily focused on the United States, limiting access for international users.
- Medical Eligibility Requirements: Donors must qualify medically, which means not everyone who wants to participate in the free Split program will be accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Split program work?
In the Split program, egg donors undergo an egg retrieval process and donate half of the retrieved eggs to an intended parent family. In exchange, they freeze the other half of their eggs at no cost to themselves.
What is the difference between fresh and frozen egg donation?
With frozen egg donation, donors have already completed their retrieval and the eggs are stored and ready for use. With fresh egg donation, the donor is matched first and then completes screening and retrieval, which takes more time but allows for a more personalized match.
Does Cofertility support LGBTQ+ family building?
Yes. Cofertility offers affirming and inclusive paths to parenthood for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples through both its egg donation programs.
How much does it cost for intended parents?
Cofertility offers a dedicated pricing page detailing program costs, guarantees, and financing options. Costs vary depending on whether you choose fresh or frozen egg donation.
How do I know if I qualify as an egg donor?
Cofertility has a qualification process that evaluates medical and other eligibility criteria. Prospective donors can start by clicking 'See If You Qualify' on the platform's website.
