Circle Surrogacy & Egg Donation

Why We Like It

Circle is a premium boutique agency best suited for intended parents navigating complex family-building journeys — particularly those who need both egg donation and surrogacy coordination. The dedicated case management model means more personalized guidance and fewer dropped-ball moments, though the cost reflects that level of service. Their legal and psychological support infrastructure is among the strongest in the industry.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Exceptional case management — dedicated coordinator from match through transfer
• One of the few agencies equally experienced in both egg donation and surrogacy
• Strong legal and psychological support infrastructure included in agency fees

Cons

• Higher total cost due to boutique case management model
• Donor database is smaller than frozen-bank competitors

Score Breakdown

We ranked 5 egg donor agencies and clinic-run donor programs. Criteria: screening beyond FDA donor-eligibility rules (genetic carrier panels, psychological evaluation, medical history); fresh vs frozen logistics and what a cohort actually includes; identity-release vs anonymous policy; a single all-in cost projection (agency, donor, clinic, meds, legal); and outcome or guarantee terms in writing. ASRM/FDA rules are the floor. We did not add extra agencies we did not rank.