Donor Options

Dr Jenny Cook | Sydney Gynaecologist & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon

Supporting Every Journey to Parenthood

Starting a family can take many different forms, and every journey is unique. Whether you are a single woman considering motherhood, a same-sex couple exploring options like reciprocal IVF, or someone looking into donor sperm or donor eggs, there are supportive and safe pathways available. My role is to listen to your story, understand your hopes, and guide you through the choices with compassion and expertise, so together we can find the path that feels right for you.

Every pathway to parenthood is unique. Whether you are a single woman, in a same-sex relationship, or exploring donor options, I am here to listen, guide, and support you on your journey.

Your Pathway to Parenthood

Different options to help you create the family you imagine.

Single Women

As a single mother myself, I know how rewarding the journey can be. Having cared for many women who’ve chosen this path, I understand the unique challenges it brings.

Same Sex Couples

Every pathway to parenthood is unique. When it comes to starting a family there are many wonderfully diverse ways it can happen. I see so many different people with so many different stories.

For women in a same sex relationship there is the option of reciprocal IVF – or egg sharing. This means that one partner provides the eggs and the other partner carries the pregnancy. Some couples may choose unknown donor sperm from our extensive sperm bank options. Other couples may have a friend who will donate sperm. I completely understand that it can seem overwhelming when you start to look at all the options. I am here to listen to you and to guide you along your own individual journey to have a baby.

Donor Sperm

At Monash IVF Bondi Junction, we have a wide range of donor sperm options with no waiting time.

We have a local sperm bank and also access to four overseas banks:

Cascade Sperm Bank
Ovogene Sperm Bank
Seattle Sperm Bank
California Cryobank

All donors are de-identified and meet NSW legal requirements. You will receive information about basic characteristics such as education, height, eye colour, and hair colour. Some donors also provide baby photos.

To support you through this process, you will have counselling to understand the NSW Reproductive Act, and our experienced team will guide you every step of the way. We will also arrange Genetic Carrier Screening (GCS) — a saliva test which screens for 400 of the most common genetic mutations. This ensures the best possible match between you and your chosen donor.

Once the donor sperm is selected, we will discuss treatment options together, such as intra-uterine insemination (IUI) or IVF. You will be fully informed and supported in making the right decision for your circumstances.

Donor Eggs

Donor eggs may be an option for women who have gone through menopause, or for those who decide to move to donor eggs after unsuccessful fertility treatments using their own eggs.

We have access to a wide range of donor egg options :

Local Monash IVF egg bank
Overseas egg banks including Manor Baby, CentraLIVF, and The World Egg Bank

Our dedicated donor team will guide you through selecting the right donor. Donors are generally in their 20s, and once selected, the eggs are transported to our Monash IVF Unit. You will be kept informed at every step.

Together we will create a personalised treatment plan. The process involves:

Thawing and fertilising the eggs
Growing the embryos for 5–7 days
Transferring an embryo into your uterus at the right time in your cycle — either a natural cycle (no hormones) or a hormone-supported cycle

Find the fertility pathway that’s right for you.

Whatever your story, there are safe, supportive options to help you grow your family. Together, we’ll explore the pathway that feels right for you.