Donor Embryo Program in
Flowood and Oxford
Achieve your dream of parenthood with compassionate donor-embryo fertility care in Mississippi.
What Is Embryo Donation?
Embryo donation allows individuals and couples to become parents using embryos previously created from another egg and/or sperm source. It’s often an option when using your own eggs or sperm isn’t possible for various reasons, including advanced maternal age, repeated IVF failure, or hereditary genetic disorders.
At Mississippi Reproductive Medicine, we offer embryo donation as a reproductive option in our Flowood, MS, location. Our team offers expert medical care, screening, and personal guidance every step of the way in the decision-making process, including whether a donor embryo is an option in any particular circumstance.
Who May Benefit from a Donor Embryo?
A donor embryo may be appropriate when experiencing one or more of the following:
- Individuals or couples with limited egg or sperm quality or quantity
- Patients with repeated IVF failures
- Couples affected by serious genetic disorders
- Single individuals or same sex couples seeking a shared parenting journey
- Patients who have had unsuccessful fertility treatments with their own eggs or sperm
Important Information About Donor Embryo
Before moving forward, here are key points you should know
Legal and Counseling Support
Embryo donation involves many considerations for all parties. We provide access to counseling and resources to help you make informed decisions. Our team can help connect you with experienced reproductive law professionals and licensed professional counselors if needed.
Success Rates
Success with donor embryo transfer depends on many factors. Generally, using donor embryos can improve pregnancy chances for many patients.
Emotional Considerations
Choosing embryo donation is a deeply personal decision. Our clinical staff and counselors are available to help explore the emotional, medical, and financial aspects of these decisions.
Donor Embryo Process
We break down the donor embryo journey into clear steps so you know what to expect:
1. Initial Consultation and Evaluation
Your first visit includes a full medical review, reproductive history, and any necessary testing. We ensure donor embryo is a path for you.
2. Treatment Planning
Your provider will design a personalized plan based on your health needs. This can include hormone therapy to prepare the uterine lining for embryo transfer.
3. Uterine Preparation
Through medications and monitoring, your lining is prepared to support implantation. This process may take a few weeks and includes ultrasound and hormone level checks.
4. Embryo Matching and Selection
We assist you in choosing a donor embryo from our screened donor program. Selection depends on your preferences , availability, and medical recommendations.
5. Embryo Transfer Procedure
The embryo transfer is performed in our Flowood, MS, location and involves placing the embryo in your uterus under ultrasound guidance using a thin, flexible catheter.
6. Follow Up and Pregnancy Testing
About two weeks after an embryo transfer, you will return for pregnancy testing. Your care team will remain available for support and guidance throughout and until your return to your OB/GYN.
Donor Embryo Treatment at a Glance
| Step | Description | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Consultation | Review history and testing | 1 appointment |
| Uterine Preparation | Hormone therapy and monitoring | 1 to 3 weeks |
| Embryo Selection | Choose an embryo from the donor program | Varies by preference |
| Embryo Transfer | In‑office procedure | Day of transfer |
| Follow Up & Testing | Pregnancy test and ongoing care | ~2 weeks after transfer |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is donor embryo treatment painful?
How successful is a donor embryo pregnancy?
Can single parents or same sex couples use donor embryos?
Will the child be genetically related to me or my partner?
You Are Supported Every Step of the Way
Choosing donor embryo is a hopeful and meaningful step. At Mississippi Reproductive Medicine, we know this journey can feel emotional and filled with questions. Our team provides compassionate support, clear information, and personalized care from your first visit through pregnancy testing and beyond.
You deserve a fertility clinic in Mississippi that listens, respects your goals, and stands with you as you pursue parenthood.
Ready to learn more about donor embryo options?
Our Locations in Mississippi
Mississippi Reproductive Medicine serves patients from two convenient fertility clinic locations in Mississippi. Our IVF center in Flowood, MS, provides comprehensive fertility care, including donor embryo and donor egg, In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI), fertility testing, ovulation induction, male reproductive testing and treatment recommendations.
We also offer new and returning patient consultations and ultrasound in our Oxford, MS, satellite location, making fertility care accessible to families across central and northern Mississippi and the surrounding areas.
Our Caring Team and Expertise
At MRM, you are cared for by a team of experienced fertility specialists who combine clinical excellence with compassion and individualized attention. Every member of our team is committed to guiding you through fertility options, including donor embryo treatments, with clarity and respect.
Dr. Randall Hines, MD
is a board‑certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist with more than 30 years of fertility care practice.
Dr. Marty Gebhart, DNP
is a board-certified nurse practitioner with more than 2 decades of OB/GYN and reproductive medicine/infertility practice experience.
Dr. Carlos A. Guerrero, PhD
directs our andrology and embryology laboratory, ensuring precision in every lab process.
Our full clinical team
includes Registered Nurses, Embryologists, Andrologists, Medical Assistants, and financial and practice support staff who ensure thoughtful care at each visit.
Together, the MRM team is dedicated to supporting you throughout your donor embryo journey and beyond.