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Egg Sharing

Egg sharing gives women going through IVF the chance to help someone else build their family at the same time. It’s a meaningful act of support during a deeply personal journey. Our pioneering programme combines leading expertise with genuine compassion and research-led care, so you feel supported every step of the way.

What is Egg Sharing?

Egg sharing is a way for women going through IVF to help someone who can’t produce their own eggs. During your IVF cycle, you choose to donate some of the eggs collected to another patient who needs them. In return, many egg sharers receive a reduced-cost IVF treatment.

It’s a supportive, community-minded option that can make a life-changing difference for two families at once.

Egg sharing has deep roots at London Women’s Clinic. Over 20 years ago, our Scientific and Managing Director, Dr Kamal Ahuja, co-pioneered the creation of egg sharing, helping to shape a programme that has since supported thousands of women worldwide.

Today, LWC remains the home of egg sharing, offering a pioneering programme with consistently high success rates and a long-standing commitment to compassionate, research-led care.

Who is Egg Sharing suitable for?

  • Patients under 35 undergoing IVF who meet HFEA criteria
  • Patients with sufficient ovarian reserve to allow sharing
  • Anyone considering egg donation as part of their IVF cycle

Egg sharing is entirely voluntary, and patients should never feel pressured to participate. Counselling is available to help you weigh the emotional, ethical and medical aspects, so you can make an informed decision that’s right for you. Please note that egg-sharing is not available at our Darlington clinic.

How Does Egg Sharing Work?

You can decide to change your mind at any time before an embryo created with your eggs is transferred. The recipient’s identity is always kept confidential, so you won’t meet them. Later, when a child conceived from your donated eggs turns 18, they have the option to contact you, in line with UK law.

Step 1

Blood tests and medical checks confirm suitability.

Step 2

Enough eggs are collected to support both sharer and recipient.

Step 3

Your eggs are divided between your treatment and the recipient’s treatment.

Step 4

Both patients are closely monitored by our specialist team throughout their cycles.

Step 5

Ongoing support is provided before, during, and after treatment.

Our Egg Sharing Success in Numbers

Egg Sharing: A Treatment We Helped Establish

Egg sharing has long been central to the care we provide at London Women's Clinic. Our Scientific and Medical Director, Dr. Kamal Ahuja, was a co-pioneer of egg sharing in the UK introducing approaches that widened access to fertility treatment while supporting patients and donors alike.

At its heart, egg sharing is about two hopes being realised at once - as one person undergoes their own treatment, they share some of their eggs with another individual or couple longing to start a family.

That pioneering work continues to shape the care we provide today and the results speak for themselves:

  • 78% of egg sharers took home a baby following treatment
  • 52% of recipients achieved a live birth
  • Over 90% of egg sharers needed only one IVF cycle

Since 2011, egg sharing at our clinic has helped bring many new lives into the world and for some families, more than one, with several donors and recipients returning to welcome a second child.

How Much Does IVF Egg Sharing Cost?

The cost of egg-sharing IVF can vary depending on your treatment plan, any additional tests, and whether donor sperm is required. Additional services, such as extended embryo culture, embryo storage, pre-treatment investigations or donor sperm, may incur extra costs. Optional genetic testing or procedures may also be recommended in some cases.

For a personalised breakdown of costs, including what’s included in your plan and any optional services, please contact our team. They will guide you through every aspect of your treatment so you feel fully informed.

Egg Sharing

Costs start from -

Included in the fee:

  • Administration and co-ordination, monitoring scans, clinical advice, cycle monitoring blood tests
  • Medication
  • Egg collection
  • Sedation
  • Preparation and culture of eggs and sperm
  • ICSI
  • One fresh embryo transfer
  • One βhCG pregnancy blood test, one viability pregnancy scan or review consultation in the event of a negative outcome
  • Embryo Glue

In addition to your main procedure fee, there are some additional costs you will need to be aware of when planning your treatment. Additonal costs may include:

  • HFEA licence fees
  • Extended embryo culture to blastocyst stage and time lapse monitoring
  • Embryo freezing
  • Embryo storage

Exact costs will be discussed after your consultation and once a treatment plan has been confirmed for you. For IVF with Egg Sharing the average total treatment cost is £3,390

Included in the fee:

  • Administration and co-ordination, consultation with LWC, medication for the donor, cycle monitoring blood tests for the donor
  • Monitoring scans for both partners, clinical management of both partners, clinical advice
  • Egg collection
  • Sedation
  • Preparation and culture of eggs and sperm
  • ICSI
  • One fresh embryo transfer
  • One βhCG pregnancy blood test, one viability pregnancy scan or review consultation in the event of a negative outcome

In addition to your main procedure fee, there are some additional costs you will need to be aware of when planning your treatment. Additonal costs may include:

  • HFEA licence fees
  • Extended embryo culture to blastocyst stage and time lapse monitoring
  • Embryo freezing
  • Embryo storage

Exact costs will be discussed after your consultation and once a treatment plan has been confirmed for you. For Reciprocal IVF with Egg Sharing the average total treatment cost is £4,345 - £4,745

‘We have two beautiful children - our family wouldn't exist without LWC Brentwood.<br><br>Can't recommend them highly enough; IVF is an emotional rollercoaster regardless of your journey and we were supported at every step.<br><br>Pricing is transparent and easy to understand, with payment plans available that made accessing any treatment and medication very flexible and affordable.<br><br>The clinic became such a part of our lives for that short time, the care and support is so important and LWC Brentwood were brilliant. Maybe we will see them again for number 3!’

Victoria Hayman

10 November 2026, LWC Brentwood

‘I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the entire team for supporting me throughout my IVF journey.<br><br>I am delighted to share that I had a positive pregnancy test following my very first IVF cycle fresh embryo transfer, and I am now 9 weeks pregnant!<br><br>The staff at the LWC Colchester satellite clinic are very supportive, approachable and always do their best to help you at every stage of the journey. I would definitely recommend LWC Colchester to anyone considering fertility treatment.<br><br>A special thank you to Dr Timea Kovats, a highly experienced, knowledgeable and to the wonderful staff Jackie, Annette, Tracey.<br><br>Their excellent guidance, expertise, care and supportive approach played a significant role in making my first IVF cycle successful. I am truly grateful for their dedication, encouragement and support throughout this journey.<br><br>I am equally grateful to all the staff at Colchester satellite clinic and the London main clinic for their care and support throughout the entire process.<br><br>Thank you once again for helping us achieve such a special milestone in our lives. We will always be grateful for your support! ❤️’

jigu

10 November 2026, LWC Colchester

‘Friendly, experienced and professional team. Supported throughout the entire process and would highly recommend.’

Mizzee West

10 November 2026, LWC Brighton

‘The nursing team are so friendly and so supportive. Made everything so much better and easier to go through egg freezing.’

Megan Godber

10 November 2026, LWC Brighton

‘We had a great experience as the team here are very knowledgeable and caring and they made us feel taken care of throughout! Big shout out to Rute & Trianni for their care and support 😊’

Chiamaka Nelson

9 November 2026, LWC Cambridge

‘The team here are very kind and helpful and made the journey completely painless! They kept us informed throughout the process and were always responsive when we had questioned’

Aruna Nelson

9 November 2026, LWC Cambridge

‘They've given us wonderful service very easy to be around. Very good communication, and very good at helping us out with everything they've done so far.’

Jessica Norman

9 November 2026, LWC Oxford

‘We had a fantastic experience with LWC, Dr Rimington’s passion and expertise were second to none and we strongly believe that he is the reason for our success. All the staff were lovely, helpful and kind - we will definitely use LWC again’

Hannah Hale

9 November 2026, LWC Brighton

‘I honestly cannot recommend this fertility clinic highly enough. From the very beginning, the care, compassion and support we received were absolutely exceptional.<br><br>Going through fertility treatment is an incredibly emotional journey, with so many ups and downs, but the team made us feel supported, listened to and genuinely cared for every step of the way. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble, and every member of staff we encountered was kind, understanding, professional and reassuring.<br><br>What really stood out was how personal the experience felt. We never felt like just another number. The team took the time to answer our questions, put our minds at ease and guide us through what can sometimes feel like an overwhelming process.<br><br>We are incredibly grateful for everything they have done for us and will never forget the part they have played in helping us grow our family. We now have our little miracles, and we couldn't be more thankful.<br><br>If you're considering fertility treatment, I would wholeheartedly recommend LWC. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping make our dream come true! ❤️’

Emma Hayman

8 November 2026, LWC Brentwood

‘Had a really positive experience visiting the Oxford Clinic. Nurse Manager Liv, took time to make me us feel at ease and explained how the appointment will go. Thank you!’

Kinga Arcana-Jones

7 November 2026, LWC Oxford

‘Everyone my partner and I have interacted with at the Oxford clinic has been warm, friendly and knowledgeable. They’ve really helped make a very daunting process easier to go through and I’m very glad we chose this clinic!’

Jess Palmer

5 November 2026, LWC Oxford

‘Very friendly staff and a lovely inclusive environment, had a wonderful experience here. Highly recommend for anyone looking at fertility preservation.’

T Ilagan

5 November 2026, LWC Oxford

‘As an LGBTQ couple we found LWC Colchester incredibly supportive, no question was too much. They were friendly and welcoming, with modern facilities, and made your journey feel very personalised. We would highly recommend them for your fertility journey.’

Jasmine Colman

5 November 2026, LWC Colchester

‘A massive thank you to Dom and Dr Vasquez for all of their help throughout the process!’

James Purcell

5 November 2026, LWC Tunbridge Wells

‘Me and my husband can’t thank everyone at London Women’s Clinic enough for all the care and support throughout our recent treatment. Everything went really well, and we are so grateful to all the doctors and the entire team for looking after me. A special thank you to Mimi, Dr Barbara, Caroline, Trina and Elena from Embryology team and the Theatre Team - Rose, Martin and Amy F. Everyone was so kind, helpful and reassuring, and it really made a difference. Thank you all for everything. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️’

IsadelandCyril

4 November 2026, LWC Harley Street

‘I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the entire team who supported us throughout our IVF treatment. ❤️<br><br>A special thank you to Ana-Maria,our nurse, for her kindness, patience, compassion and professionalism. She was always so caring, understanding and supportive, making us feel reassured and comfortable during such an emotional and challenging journey.<br><br>We would also like to thank Dr Gill from the bottom of our hearts for his professionalism, dedication, expertise and the confidence he gave us throughout the entire process.<br><br>IVF is not just a medical treatment; it is an emotional journey filled with hope, challenges and many feelings. Having such wonderful people by our side made everything so much easier.<br><br>Thank you for your care, support and dedication. We truly appreciate everything you have done for us and would wholeheartedly recommend you to anyone beginning their IVF journey.<br><br>Thank you for being part of our journey! ❤️’

Alexandru Predescu

3 November 2026, LWC Harrow

‘I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the entire team who supported us throughout our IVF treatment. ❤️<br><br>A special thank you to Ana-Maria,our nurse, for her kindness, patience, compassion and professionalism. She was always so caring, understanding and supportive, making us feel reassured and comfortable during such an emotional and challenging journey.<br><br>We would also like to thank Dr Gill from the bottom of our hearts for his professionalism, dedication, expertise and the confidence he gave us throughout the entire process.<br><br>IVF is not just a medical treatment; it is an emotional journey filled with hope, challenges and many feelings. Having such wonderful people by our side made everything so much easier.<br><br>Thank you for your care, support and dedication. We truly appreciate everything you have done for us and would wholeheartedly recommend you to anyone beginning their IVF journey.<br><br>Thank you for being part of our journey! ❤️’

Mihaela-Clemansa Predescu

3 November 2026, LWC Harrow

‘Simply Brilliant .’

Ramachandran Jeyamohan

3 November 2026, LWC Colchester

‘I feel so blessed and grateful to have been under the lovely nurse Katie and Dr Kovats’s care. Everyone I encountered in the clinic on or off line was friendly, reassuring, thoughtful, and patient with me.<br><br>I could feel the genuine care from Katie and Dr Kovats. I feel very reassured knowing they'd be there with me every step of the way; it is a great relief to have medical professionals like them on my side. They listened attentively, were reassuring, explained what I need to know thoroughly and were very approachable.<br><br>Thank you to Carina, the friendly clinic coordinator, for always answering my emails promptly and being so helpful with all the questions I threw at her.<br><br>Also, to the lovely staff member with blonde hair (I’m so sorry I forgot your name!) who did the ultrasound scan, thank you for being so attentive and making me feel relaxed.<br><br>The clinic has a calm, relaxing vibe and is very clean.<br><br>I have had a wonderful experience with the clinic and would highly recommend the team to anyone on their fertility journey!’

T Yang

3 November 2026, LWC Brentwood

‘We have used London Women's Clinic twice in the last two years for successful egg retrieval and two subsequent frozen embryo transfers. We have always been met with care, compassion and a personal approach. Every step from the initial consultation right through to the 7 week scan has been professional and polite, always accommodating our needs and timings. We can't thank the team enough for giving us such support towards creating our family.’

Lucy Richards

2 November 2026, LWC Tunbridge Wells

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