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<p>There are two different types of donors at Cryos; Non-ID Release or ID Release. Both types of donors can choose to have a Basic or Extended Donor Profile. Here we discuss the different donor types and profiles available with our online database.</p>

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<h2><span class="display-3">Basic Donor Profile</span></h2>
<p>Basic Profiles only contain information about the donor&rsquo;s race, ethnicity, eye color, hair color, height, weight, blood type and education/profession. Donors with Basic Profiles can, like donors with Extended Profiles, be Non-ID Release or ID Release Donors.</p>
<h3><span class="display-4">Why choose a donor with a Basic Profile?</span></h3>
<p>Some people only want to know essential information such as eye color and blood type, and do not have the desire to know any personal information about their donor. If your patient prefers to know as little as possible about the donor, they should choose a donor with a Basic Profile.</p>
<h3><span class="display-4">See an example of a Basic Donor Profile</span></h3>

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<h2><span class="display-3">Extended Donor Profile</span></h2>
<p>Donors with an Extended Profile are registered with an alias, such as JULIE, ANNA, or MIKO. This is not the real name of the donor.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Extended Donor Profile contains the same information as the Basic Profile, but it also contains 5-6 additional documents of personal information about the donor. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Extended Profile includes information about the donor's education, family background, personality, hobbies and interests. Additionally, the profiles contain a photo of the donor as a child, an emotional intelligence (EQ) profile, a handwritten message and a voice recording. Some of the ID Release Donors with Extended Profiles have also provided photos of themselves as an adult.</p>
<h3><span class="display-4">See an example of an Extended Donor Profile</span></h3>

Example of Extended Profile from ID Release Egg Donor  

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<h3><span class="display-4">Why choose a donor with an Extended Profile?&nbsp;</span></h3>
<p><span data-contrast="none">The Extended Profile can give your patient an idea about what kind of person your donor is. The profile includes a photo of the donor as a child, which may help your patient find a donor with similar physical features as themselves.</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">By choosing an Extended Donor Profile, your patient gets the opportunity to enrich the conversation they have with your child about his/her genetic origin.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:330,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<h2><span class="display-3" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:330,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"><span class="TextRun SCXW59336492 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW59336492 BCX0">Non-ID Release and ID Release Egg Donors</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW59336492 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></span></h2>
<p>At Cryos, we offer both Non-ID Release and ID Release Egg Donors for your patients. The choice between a Non-ID Release or an ID Release Donor is a deeply personal one, influenced by individual preferences, beliefs, and the legislative requirements within the country of treatment.</p>
<p>When advising your patients on egg donor selection, a key consideration is whether to recommend a Non-ID Release or an ID Release Donor. This decision may be shaped by ethical beliefs or the patient&rsquo;s circumstances and can also be governed by regulatory constraints specific to the country where treatment occurs.</p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">To ensure compliance with local regulations, we recommend checking the relevant guidelines in the country of treatment before proceeding with a donor selection. Most fertility clinics guide current regulations, and our </span><a href="/en-us/us-shop/professional/about-us/contact/"><span data-contrast="none">Cryos&rsquo; Clinic Account Team</span></a> is also available to assist with any questions.</p>
<p>Importantly, neither Non-ID Release nor ID Release Donors have any parental rights over the children conceived through donation and have agreed not to seek contact with the children.</p>
<h3><span class="display-3"><strong>Non-ID Release Donor</strong>&nbsp;</span></h3>
<p>A Non-ID Release Donor has chosen to remain anonymous, meaning no further information about her identity will ever be disclosed beyond what is available in her profile. If your patient selects a Non-ID Release Donor, they agree not to attempt future contact with the donor, as outlined in Cryos&rsquo; Terms of Agreement.</p>
<p>However, given that donor eggs contain DNA, there is a potential risk that donors, patients, and children might trace or be traced via DNA analysis, which could compromise anonymity.</p>
<h3><span class="display-4"><strong>Why choose a Non-ID Release Donor?</strong>&nbsp;</span></h3>
<p>Patients may opt for a Non-ID Release Donor for various reasons. Some may prefer limited information about the donor or have no interest in allowing future contact between the donor and the child. For others, this may be the only option permitted by local regulations. The decision is highly personal, and as their physician, you can support your patients in choosing the option that aligns best with their needs.</p>
<h3><span class="display-3"><strong>ID Release Donor</strong>&nbsp;</span></h3>
<p>An ID Release Donor is identifiable, allowing the donor-conceived child the option of receiving the donor&rsquo;s identifying information upon reaching adulthood (usually at age 18, depending on country regulations). The donor has agreed to be accessible for future contact with donor-conceived individuals, although Cryos cannot guarantee contact if the donor later becomes unreachable.</p>
<p>To request identifying information, the child must verify that they were conceived with an ID Release Cryos Donor. However, the donor will not receive any information about the patient or the child, leaving the choice of contact entirely up to the child.</p>
<h3><span class="display-4"><strong>Why choose an ID Release Donor?</strong>&nbsp;</span></h3>
<p>Some patients select an ID Release Donor to provide their child with the option to connect with the donor and learn more about their genetic background. This can be particularly important to children who may value knowing their genetic heritage. An ID Release Donor offers this possibility without obliging the child to seek contact.</p>
<h3><span class="display-3"><strong>The donor&rsquo;s decision</strong>&nbsp;</span></h3>
<p>Each donor at Cryos decides upfront whether to be a Non-ID Release or an ID Release Donor, and this decision cannot be altered. Our Donor Coordinators support donors in understanding the implications of their choice to ensure they are comfortable with their decision, as it impacts both themselves and the future donor-conceived individuals.</p>

Donor types and profiles

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<p><span class="display-6">Donors from Cryos can choose between a Basic Profile or an Extended Profile. A donor can only have one or the other. It is up to the donor whether they want a profile with basic or extended information.</span></p>