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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Donor Network Alliance?
We are an affiliation of
egg donor agencies and surrogacy programs
from around the United States that is offering our collected profiles through a single, Web-based resource.
How do my patients benefit?
Through DNA, your patients now have access through a single, easy-to-use,
Web-based resource to the donors and surrogates of many participating agencies. This puts
the Intended Parents in control of the search process, allowing them to quickly and easily
review the field of candidates according to the characteristics that are most important
to them. There is no longer the need to contact multiple agencies or to keep track of
different usernames and passwords for each. DNA also increases the chances of Intended
Parents finding an egg donor or surrogate who is closer to them geographically –
adding to both the convenience and economy factor. DNA's various features mean your patients
will find the matching process goes smoother and faster.
How many egg donors populate the DNA database?
Typically, the mid-sized agency will have between 100 and 200 egg donor candidates
in its database. Currently DNA has over 3,000 donors in its database and we anticipate
that this number will grow significantly over time.
How many gestational surrogates populate the DNA database?
The number of available surrogates will vary greatly from agency to agency.
Currently, DNA is in the process of having its members upload their available surrogates
to the database and expects to have between 25 to 50 available when the surrogacy
database goes live. DNA anticipates that this number will grow significantly over time.
How does it work?
DNA is powered by a comprehensive online database that allows donor and
surrogate programs to upload profiles of candidates. Intended parents may view these
profiles, with powerful search capabilities to locate those best matching their needs.
Intended parents may submit requests for more information about a particular donor or
surrogate, and this request is sent on to the appropriate program. The program takes
it from there.
Do Intended Parents have to be clients of a participating agency to subscribe?
No. When Intended Parents identify a donor or surrogate, they will work with her agency.
Their physician's office will be able to coordinate with the selected donor or surrogate
and her agency as well.
