Embryo Donation Surgery in Thailand (Donated Embryo Transfer)

Embryo donation offers a path to parenthood for individuals and couples who cannot conceive using their own eggs or sperm. By receiving embryos donated by other IVF patients, you can experience pregnancy and childbirth at a significantly lower cost than a full donor egg or donor sperm IVF cycle. Thailand's leading clinics manage this process with care, confidentiality, and proven clinical results.

Procedure 3–4 weeks (endometrial preparation + transfer)

Hospital Stay Day procedure (embryo transfer)

Recovery 1–2 days after transfer

Minimum Stay 5–7 days

What Is Embryo Donation?

Embryo donation transfers embryos created during another patient's IVF cycle — donated with full consent — to your uterus. Vitrified embryos are thawed and transferred during a prepared cycle, and you do not need ovarian stimulation or egg retrieval.

Because the stimulation, retrieval, and fertilisation stages have already been completed, the treatment is simpler and shorter than a standard IVF cycle. Donated embryos are screened in accordance with medical regulations, and your uterine lining is prepared using a medicated or natural protocol to optimise implantation conditions.

Common Concerns Embryo Donation Can Address

Both partners have fertility challenges that prevent using their own eggs and sperm
Previous failed IVF cycles using own or donor gametes
Single individuals without a partner or sperm/egg source
Couples seeking a more affordable alternative to combined donor egg and donor sperm IVF
Genetic conditions in both partners that you do not wish to pass on

Are You a Good Candidate?

In good general health with a uterus capable of carrying a pregnancy
Completed a fertility assessment and counselling
Comfortable with the concept of receiving donated embryos
Realistic expectations about success rates and the matching process

Techniques & Options

Embryo donation treatment focuses on preparing your uterus to receive the thawed embryo. Because the embryos are already created and frozen, the process is simpler and shorter than a standard IVF cycle. Your specialist will choose the preparation method best suited to your cycle and medical history.

The two main approaches to endometrial preparation are:

Hormone-Replacement (Medicated) Cycle

The most common approach. Oestrogen medication is used to build your uterine lining to the optimal thickness (typically 8 mm or more). Progesterone is then added to prepare the lining for implantation. The donated embryo is thawed and transferred at a precisely timed point in the progesterone phase.

Allows precise scheduling of the transfer date
Suitable for patients with irregular cycles
Widely used and well-studied protocol

Natural Cycle Transfer

Your body's own hormonal cycle is used to prepare the uterine lining. Ultrasound monitoring tracks ovulation, and the embryo transfer is timed to match your natural progesterone rise. No or minimal medication is required. This approach is suitable for patients with regular, predictable menstrual cycles.

No or minimal medication required
More natural approach with fewer side effects
Requires regular, predictable menstrual cycles

Recovery Timeline

Weeks 1–2 (Endometrial Preparation)

Your uterine lining is prepared using oestrogen (in a medicated cycle) or monitored naturally. Ultrasound scans check endometrial thickness and hormone levels. This phase requires periodic monitoring appointments only.

Week 2–3 (Progesterone Phase)

Progesterone supplementation begins (in a medicated cycle) or your natural progesterone rise is confirmed. The embryo thawing and transfer is scheduled to coincide with the optimal implantation window.

Transfer Day

The donated embryo is thawed and assessed for viability. If it survives the thawing process — as is expected in over 95% of cases — it is transferred to your uterus using a thin catheter under ultrasound guidance. The procedure takes about 10 minutes and requires no sedation. You rest briefly at the clinic and return to your hotel.

Post-Transfer

A blood pregnancy test (beta-hCG) is taken 10–12 days after transfer, either in Thailand or at a clinic near your home. If positive, an early ultrasound scan at 6–7 weeks confirms a viable pregnancy. Your care coordinator remains in contact throughout this period.

What to Expect

40–60% Pregnancy rate per donated embryo transfer

Fully Screened Donors verified to Thai medical standards

Affordable Path Lower cost than full donor IVF cycles

Safety & Risks

Embryo donation is a low-risk fertility treatment. Because you do not undergo ovarian stimulation or egg retrieval, the physical risks are minimal. The main considerations relate to the transfer process and emotional aspects of using donated embryos.

Embryo may not survive the thawing process (under 5% of cases)
Embryo transfer may not result in implantation or pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy (rare)

Side effects from hormone medication used to prepare the uterine lining
Emotional or psychological challenges related to using donated embryos
Limited information about the genetic background of the donating couple

Your specialist will discuss all risks and considerations with you before treatment. Counselling is strongly recommended to help you explore the emotional dimensions of embryo donation, including future disclosure to any resulting child. Thai clinics follow national regulations and international guidelines to ensure donor screening and patient safety.

How Much Does Embryo Donation Cost in Thailand?

Our pricing is transparent and all-inclusive — your quote covers everything from consultation to embryo transfer and follow-up.

Embryo Donation

All-inclusive embryo donation cycle

From $3,500

Specialist consultations
Donor embryo matching
Endometrial preparation

Embryo thawing & transfer
Follow-up blood test
Dedicated care coordinator

Add Accommodation Package

Hotel, breakfast, airport transfers & 24/7 support

From $89 / night

Affordable suites on Sukhumvit Soi 23, a short ride from leading fertility clinics. Rooms include a kitchenette, daily breakfast, and access to the pool and fitness centre — a comfortable, budget-friendly base during your treatment.

A well-appointed serviced residence in the heart of Sukhumvit with full kitchen, washer-dryer, pool and gym. Ideal for patients on longer treatment cycles who want a home-away-from-home feel with hotel-level service.

A luxury hotel close to the clinic district, known for impeccable Japanese-standard service. Spacious rooms, an acclaimed spa, and 24-hour room service — the premium choice for a stress-free stay during treatment.

Common Questions About Embryo Donation

Everything you need to know before your procedure

A stay of 5–7 days is typically sufficient. This covers your endometrial preparation monitoring, embryo transfer, and a follow-up consultation before you travel home.

Donated embryos come from other IVF patients who have completed their family and have surplus frozen embryos they no longer need. Both the egg provider and sperm provider will have undergone screening as part of their own IVF treatment. Donation requires the full written consent of both original parties. In Thailand, embryo donation is anonymous.

Yes. The original IVF patients (egg and sperm providers) undergo standard fertility screening including infectious disease testing. When embryos are released for donation, the clinic reviews all available medical and screening records. Additional genetic testing may be available depending on the clinic and the information provided by the donors.

Clinical pregnancy rates for donated embryo transfers typically range from 40–60% per transfer, depending on the quality and developmental stage of the embryo. Because donated embryos are often from patients who have already had successful IVF, embryo quality tends to be good. Your specialist will give you a realistic expectation based on the specific embryos available.

From initial consultation to embryo transfer, the process typically takes 3–4 weeks. Endometrial preparation requires 2–3 weeks, and you only need to be in Thailand for the final 5–7 days around the transfer. Matching and administrative steps can add time depending on embryo availability.

Your clinic will match donated embryos to your preferences where possible — including ethnicity, blood type, and physical characteristics of the original egg and sperm providers. However, the available pool of donated embryos is smaller than the donor egg pool, so the range of choices may be more limited. Your coordinator will discuss what's available.

Yes. Embryo donation is legal and regulated in Thailand under the Assisted Reproductive Technology Act. It must be carried out at licensed fertility clinics with full written consent from the donating parties. Donation is anonymous, and strict protocols govern the handling, screening, and transfer of donated embryos.

Our quoted price covers specialist consultations, donor embryo matching, endometrial preparation and monitoring, embryo thawing and transfer, follow-up blood testing, and your dedicated care coordinator. Medications for endometrial preparation are typically additional, as dosages vary. A full cost breakdown is provided before you commit.

In egg donation, donor eggs are fertilised with your partner's (or donor) sperm to create new embryos specifically for you. In embryo donation, you receive embryos that were already created during another couple's IVF cycle. Embryo donation is simpler and less expensive because it skips the stimulation, retrieval, and fertilisation steps. However, neither the egg nor the sperm is genetically related to you or your partner.

Counselling is strongly recommended and may be required as part of the treatment process. It helps you explore your feelings about receiving donated embryos, consider the implications for any resulting child, and plan for future disclosure conversations. Professional counselling can be arranged through your clinic.

Eligibility depends on Thai regulations and individual clinic policies. Thai law permits fertility treatment for married couples, and some clinics may have specific criteria for single patients. Your coordinator can clarify the current legal position and advise on your options during your initial consultation.

Dr. Natthida Chaisiri

MEDICALLY REVIEWED

Dr. Natthida Chaisiri

MEDICALLY REVIEWED

Fertility Specialist · Bangkok

Last reviewed: February 18, 2026

Medical References

What's Included

Specialist consultations
Donor embryo matching
Endometrial preparation
Embryo thawing & transfer
Follow-up blood test
Dedicated care coordinator

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