Cofertility Has Offered Free Egg Freezing Program
The startup covers costs for qualifying donors who agree to share half of their retrieved eggs with families.
Updated on Sept. 27, 2026 in Pregnancy
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Los Angeles-based Cofertility has launched a program providing free egg freezing and up to ten years of storage for participants. In exchange, donors must provide half of their retrieved eggs to families experiencing pregnancy challenges.
Why it matters
This model aims to increase access to egg freezing for younger women who otherwise could not afford the high cost of the procedure. By facilitating egg sharing, it seeks to connect donors with intended parents in need of reproductive assistance.
The program is open to women between 21 and 33 years old who have both ovaries and a BMI under 30. Participants must not smoke or use drugs to qualify for the covered services.
The players
Cofertility
A Los Angeles-based fertility startup that manages egg sharing programs and donor matching services.
The details
The program facilitates egg sharing by matching donors with families, either before the retrieval process or by selling eggs from a first retrieval to intended parents. Under these models, the donor receives the benefit of free medical processing and storage for their own remaining eggs, while the other portion of the retrieval is designated for use by recipient families.
Timeline
September 2026: Publication of a WIRED report questioning the egg sharing model.
The Home Front
This program marks a shift in the fertility services market by utilizing donor-sharing to offset high out-of-pocket costs for participants. It follows a trend of private startups attempting to increase access to elective reproductive procedures through non-traditional financing.
If you are considering this program, review your personal medical history to ensure you meet the age, BMI, and lifestyle eligibility requirements. You should also consult with an independent fertility specialist or legal advisor to understand the long-term implications of egg-sharing contracts.
The takeaway
This program provides a potential financial path for egg freezing but requires a significant commitment to donating biological material. Interested individuals should weigh the long-term implications of egg sharing against the immediate cost-saving benefits.
Further reading
For more on the financial and medical logistics of growing your family, visit our Pregnancy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Inc..
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