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OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Donors and Surrogacy

Egg (Oocyte) Donors

One of the firms that the University of Chicago uses to find egg donors is Alternative Reproductive Resources (ARR). All donors go through a rigorous initial screening process and fill out an in-depth questionnaire. Once a patient has chosen a donor, the donor has a complete physical and lab workup with one of the doctors at the University of Chicago. After a donor is approved by the doctor, then a donor egg cycle is scheduled. All egg donors are required to have a psychological evaluation and legal consultations.

For more information on Alternative Reproductive Resources, please see their website at http://www.arr1.com.

Sperm Donors

University of Chicago primarily uses California CryoBank (CCB) for donor sperm, although other sperm banks can be used. All donors are screened for any communicable disease, or for specific disease states that are affiliated with certain nationalities. The patient will be sent an informational packet regarding donors that are currently available. The patient will choose the donor, fill out the necessary paperwork, and then the donor sperm will be shipped to the University of Chicago.

For more information regarding California CryoBank (CCB), please see their website at http://www.cryobank.com.

Surrogacy

Currently the University of Chicago does not find surrogates for patients, however there are several agencies available in the Chicago area that do. Patients may also find their own surrogates. The University of Chicago requires that the patient (and partner) all receive psychological counseling along with a written statement from the counselor with a written statement from the counselor approving all parties involved and a legal contract. The surrogate will also require a physical examination along with blood screening.