Donor egg IVF cost breakdown
Donor egg IVF follows the same steps as standard IVF, with the eggs coming from a donor instead of the wife. The table shows a full cycle with the donor egg programme included in the total.
| What it covers | Cost |
|---|---|
| Consultation and diagnosisDoctor visits before treatment | ₹1,000 – ₹5,000 |
| Pre-IVF testsHormones, AMH, infection screening, semen analysis | ₹7,000 – ₹18,000 |
| Stimulation medicinesDepends on age, AMH and body weight | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000 |
| Sperm preparationWashing and selecting sperm in the lab | ₹2,000 – ₹8,000 |
| Anaesthesia for egg collectionShort anaesthesia, same-day discharge | ₹5,000 – ₹15,000 |
| IVF procedureEgg collection, fertilisation, embryo culture and fresh transfer | ₹1,20,000 – ₹2,50,000 |
| Donor egg programmeVery low AMH or repeated poor egg quality | ₹70,000 – ₹1,80,000 |
| Total per cycle | ₹2,30,000 – ₹5,36,000 |
Figures as of 27 October 2026. Your exact cost is given in writing after your consultation and tests.
Some base lines, such as stimulation medicines and anaesthesia, relate to the donor's part of the cycle. The wife needs medicines mainly to prepare the uterus for the embryo transfer. The doctor explains each line of your estimate before treatment starts.
What the donor programme covers
The donor egg programme line covers the work of arranging eggs from a donor through a registered ART bank. In general terms, it includes:
- Matching with a suitable donor through a registered ART bank
- Medical screening of the donor, including infection tests
- The donor's stimulation and egg collection
- Coordinating the donor's cycle with the wife's uterus preparation
- Records and consent paperwork required under the ART Act
The exact items can differ from case to case. Your written estimate states what is included before you agree to anything.
Who may need donor eggs
Donor eggs are usually advised when the wife's own eggs are unlikely to give a healthy pregnancy. The doctor recommends this only after tests and, often, after discussing other options.
- Very low egg reserve. A very low AMH or very few follicles on scan.
- Repeated poor egg quality. Earlier IVF cycles with few eggs or poor embryos.
- Early menopause. Periods have stopped at a young age, or the ovaries no longer respond to medicines.
- Ovaries removed or damaged. After surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
- Genetic conditions. When there is a risk of passing on a serious inherited illness.
If you have low AMH but still produce some eggs, IVF with your own eggs may still be worth trying. Consult your doctor about which route suits your reports.
Steps in a donor egg IVF cycle
- Consultation and testsThe doctor reviews the wife's reports and checks the uterus. The husband gives a semen sample for analysis.
- Donor matchingA screened donor is arranged through a registered ART bank. You receive non-identifying details only.
- Preparing both cyclesThe donor takes stimulation injections. At the same time, the wife takes medicines to prepare the lining of the uterus.
- Egg collection and fertilisationThe donor's eggs are collected and fertilised with the husband's sperm, by IVF or ICSI.
- Embryo transferOne embryo is placed in the wife's uterus. Extra good embryos can be frozen.
- Pregnancy testA blood test about two weeks later shows whether the cycle has worked.
Legal rules for donor eggs in India
Donor egg treatment is regulated by the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021. The main points patients should know are simple.
- Donor eggs can be sourced only through a registered ART bank, not arranged privately.
- ART clinics and banks must be registered on the National Registry and renew every 5 years.
- ART services are for women above 21 and below 50, and men above 21 and below 55.
- The donor's identity is kept confidential, so the couple and the donor do not know each other.
- Sex selection is illegal under the PCPNDT Act and the ART Act.
Avoid private egg donor arrangements
Any offer to bring your own donor, or to choose a donor outside a registered bank, is not allowed under the ART Act. Always ask the clinic which registered ART bank supplies its donor eggs.
Donor eggs in surrogacy follow separate rules. Since the February 2024 amendment, they are allowed only when a District Medical Board certifies a medical need. Read donor gamete rules for surrogacy for details.
Get a donor egg IVF estimate
Share the wife's AMH, scan reports and any earlier IVF records. The doctor will advise whether donor eggs are needed and give you a written estimate.
Other costs that may apply
Most donor egg cycles produce more than one embryo. Extra good embryos can be frozen and used in a later transfer, which avoids a second donor cycle.
| Item | When it applies | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| ICSI | Low sperm count or motility, or earlier failed fertilisation | ₹20,000 – ₹50,000 |
| Blastocyst culture (day 5) | Growing embryos to day 5 before transfer | ₹10,000 – ₹25,000 |
| Embryo freezing | When extra good embryos are available | ₹15,000 – ₹40,000 |
| Embryo or egg storage, per year | After the first year of freezing | ₹5,000 – ₹15,000 |
| Frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycle | Using a frozen embryo in a later cycle | ₹40,000 – ₹80,000 |
| Assisted hatching | Some repeated-failure or frozen-embryo cases | ₹10,000 – ₹25,000 |
| Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) | Only when medically advised | ₹75,000 – ₹3,00,000 |
| TESA / PESA (surgical sperm retrieval) | No sperm in the semen sample | ₹30,000 – ₹60,000 |
| Hysteroscopy or laparoscopy | If the uterus or tubes need treatment first | ₹40,000 – ₹1,00,000 |
| Donor egg programme | Very low AMH or repeated poor egg quality | ₹70,000 – ₹1,80,000 |
| Donor sperm | When no usable sperm is available | ₹5,000 – ₹15,000 |
- Embryo freezing: ₹15,000 – ₹40,000, when extra good embryos are available.
- Storage: ₹5,000 – ₹15,000 per year, after the first year.
- Frozen embryo transfer: ₹40,000 – ₹80,000 for each later transfer.
- ICSI: ₹20,000 – ₹50,000, if the husband's sperm need it.
What to check in a donor egg IVF quote
Donor egg packages are described in very different ways by different clinics. Ask the same questions of each clinic so you can compare them fairly.
- Which registered ART bank supplies the donor eggs?
- Are the donor's screening tests and medicines included?
- Are the wife's uterus preparation medicines included?
- Is ICSI, blastocyst culture or embryo freezing charged separately?
- What does a later frozen embryo transfer cost?
Taking the decision together
Choosing donor eggs is a big personal decision, and many couples need time. It is normal to have questions about family, privacy and what to tell the child later.
Talk openly with each other before you begin. You can ask the doctor any question about the process, the donor screening or the legal rules, and take time before you sign the consent forms.
What success depends on
With donor eggs, the age of the egg donor matters more than the age of the wife. Success also depends on sperm quality, embryo quality and the health of the uterus.
The wife's uterus is checked before treatment, and problems like polyps are treated first. The doctor explains realistic chances after the tests. For more about the treatment itself, see the donor egg IVF page, or compare with the standard IVF cost in India.