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using American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Guidelines

Egg and Sperm Donation Counseling/Consultation

Before choosing to donate or receive donated eggs or sperm, it is essential to consult with a professional who can provide comprehensive information. This counseling process helps:

Egg donors understand the physical demands of the donation process.
All donors consider the long-term psychological, emotional and social implications.
Intended parents navigate the emotional and relational aspects of donor conception

Donor Evaluation Process (for the Donor)

If you are an egg or sperm donor, the evaluation process may include:

Mental Health Status Exam & Interview
PAI or MMPI-2 Personality Testing (if required)
Psychological Narrative (Full Report)

Agency Donation Evaluation for Non-Identified Donors

Most agencies and clinics follow a standardized evaluation process for potential Non-identified or Open ID donors. This typically includes:

A 60-minute interview conducted according to ASRM guidelines.
A personality assessment (PAI or MMPI-2), which may be required by clinics, agencies, or physicians.

Learn More About PAI or MMPI-2 Testing

Known Donation Process

For known donors, requirements vary by clinic or agency. You may need to:

Attend a consulation session only.
Complete both a session and an objective assessment (PAI or MMPI-2 testing).

It is important to check with the recipient parents' clinic or agency to understand their specific requirements.

Learn More About Known Donation Counseling & Consultation

Convenient Tele-Counseling Available

Consultations are available via secure telehealth sessions, making it easy to complete the process from the comfort of your home.

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Physician Report Fee: $60.00	Psychological Report (Full length) Fee: $150.00	Personality Administration and Report Fee: $190.00

Fertility clinics, physicians and/or agencies require a report outlining the topics we cover in counseling according to the American Society of reproductive Medicine (ASRM) guidelines. The report will be sent to your clinic or doctor upon your release a week after your session.	Full length psychological reports are narrative reports required by certain clinics and agencies after a mental status exam. These are most applicable to egg donation screening and gestational carrier screening.	In adherence with the American Society for Reproductive Medicine guidelines, clinics and agencies require donors and gestational carriers to have an objective personality test as part of the qualification process. This test rules out mental disorders and other psychological problems that could negatively interfere with the process. The test also determines if the donor or carrier's self-report answers were honest. We have the ability to offer both the MMPI-2 and PAI for personality testing. Read more about each test and reporting below: As an objective approach to assessing human personality, the MMPI has long “set the standard.” Copyrighted in 1943 and revised as the MMPI-2 Test in 1989, it remains–as it has been for decades–the most widely used of all personality tests. No test instrument nor practical application of that instrument is better than its interpretation. Since 1969, Caldwell Report has endeavored to set the interpretive standard. Widely known for its accuracy, depth, and clinical utility, each Caldwell Report is backed by the expertise of Alex B. Caldwell, Ph.D The Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI) is an objective inventory of adult personality that assesses psycho-pathological syndromes and provides information relevant for clinical diagnosis, treatment planning, and screening for psychopathology. Scoring and reporting is provided through PariConnect. Fee is for test only and does not include sessions with professional. Schedule an appointment online, email [email protected] or call 214-520-4141. For video conference appointments, consent paperwork and payment must be received in advance. If a full psychological report or mental status interview are required, please add those options to your package.


Intended Parents Session + Report Fee: $245.00	Donors/GC Session Fee: $255.00

Intended parents are encouraged by their doctor and the ASRM to attend counseling prior to an egg or sperm donation procedure or before using a gestational carrier. Counseling for IPs includes the exploration of complex social issues and feelings that may be hard to voice. This counseling session is not intended to be a test you must pass prior to treatment but rather a place to discuss your concerns. IP counseling is approx 1 hour and covers the topics recommended by the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, (ASRM). A brief report for your physician or clinic is included in the fee. A narrative report will be an additional fee. ASRM Topics for Intended Parent Egg Donation Counseling What are our best options considering our finances? How do we choose a donor? Should we tell our child about his/her donor conception? Will I feel like my child isn't really mine? Will my child be upset with me for choosing to conceive this way? How can I cope with the grief of not having a biological child? Should we tell our family members about using a donor? How do we deal with questions from others? How do we navigate known donation? What if this treatment doesn't work? What role will the donor have in our lives, if any? ASRM Topics for Intended Parent Gestational Carriers (click for more) Request an appointment or email [email protected].	A Mental Status Interview is a 60 minute psychological interview conducted by a mental health professional in office or through video conferencing. Potential egg, sperm, embryo donors or gestational carriers that must be screened will be interviewed according to the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) guidelines. Request an appointment online, email [email protected] or call 214-520-4141. If a personality test and/or full psychological report are required, please add those options to your package.