Lucina Egg Bank is a legally registered entity in the United States and with the state of California and FDA registered as a tissue bank. If you would like to check it you can visit FDA tissue bank registry as well as the secretary of State California. Lucina Egg Bank has California, NY and Canada Health tissue bank licenses.

Lucina proudly welcomes international donors. You’ll travel once to San Diego for your retrieval, staying approximately 18–21 days to complete the full donation process. 

All arrangements and expenses are covered by Lucina, including travel coordination and accommodation.

All travel, lodging, and related costs are fully paid by Lucina upfront. The standard donor compensation ($8,000–$15,000 per cycle) is designed to generously recognize your time and commitment. 

If needed, we can also provide a physician’s note for school or work absences during recovery.

All procedures, including the egg retrieval, are performed by Lucina’s highly experienced fertility specialists in our state-of-the-art San Diego clinic. Our facilities adhere to FDA and ASRM guidelines to ensure optimal safety and comfort.

Lucina’s care continues after your retrieval. Your Egg Donation and IVF Coordinators maintain close contact during the week following your procedure to ensure you recover comfortably and have access to any medical care you may need. You are never alone in your recovery process.

Donor confidentiality is a core principle at Lucina. All donations are strictly anonymous, and there is no exchange of identifying information between donors and intended parents. You’ll sign an agreement protecting your privacy under federal and program-specific confidentiality standards.