Fertility Psychological Evaluations

For those receiving oocytes, a psychoeducational consultation with a psychologist who has training and education in third-party reproduction is strongly recommended. During the psychoeducation consultation and evaluation, the psychologist discusses and reviews implications of creating a family using gamete donation. The process of becoming a parent can be fraught with strong emotions and important beliefs. 

The evaluation and consultation provide the Intended Parent(s) with invaluable information that will guide the decisions you make and will impact how you move forward as a family that is conceived via egg donation. This meeting will inform how you think, feel and talk about having this child. Processing elements of this journey with a psychologist aid significantly in preparation emotionally and mentally for all elements of experience.

There are three phases to the process – the clinical interview, personality assessment, and the report.

The consultation typically takes about one to two hours and both parents are expected to participate in the meeting. Next follows a personality assessment. This assessment, completed on all Intended Parent(s), ensures them being in a good mental and emotional space and allows them to trust someone else with their dream of having a child.

After the first two phases are complete, the psychologist then completes and submits the finalized report to the agency/fertility specialist. The Intended Parent(s) do not receive a copy.

Screening sperm donors is critical to ensure she is fully prepared, ready, and understands what it means to serve as an egg donor. These evaluations assess the donor’s understanding the physical, psychological, and legal risks of donating. It is also crucial to look at why she is donating and identify any potential emotional problems that may be contraindicated to donating.

There are three phases to the screening process – the clinical interview, personality assessment, and the report.

During the clinical interview, the provider will assess the donor and her partner to ensure they are psychologically stable and understand their role in the process. The psychologist will also allow them to ask any questions or bring up concerns. The interview will include questions about the candidate’s life, plans and expectations for various aspects of her journey, and a discussion of her motivation. The interview usually takes about an hour to complete.

The personality assessment is a standardized multiple-choice test usually just completed by the donor.

After the first two phases are complete, the psychologist then completes and submits the finalized report to the agency/fertility specialist. The Intended Parent(s) and Donor do not receive a copy.

Screening sperm donors is critical to ensure he is fully prepared, ready, and understands what it means to serve as a sperm donor. These evaluations assess the donor’s understanding the physical, psychological, and legal risks of donating. It is also crucial to look at why he is donating and identify any potential emotional problems that may be contraindicated to donating.

There are three phases to the screening process – the clinical interview, personality assessment, and the report.

During the clinical interview, the provider will assess the donor and his partner to ensure they are psychologically stable and understand their role in the process. The psychologist will also allow them to ask any questions or bring up concerns. The interview will include questions about the candidate’s life, plans and expectations for various aspects of his journey, and a discussion of his motivation. The interview usually takes about an hour to complete.

The personality assessment is a standardized multiple-choice test usually just completed by the donor.

After the first two phases are complete, the psychologist then completes and submits the finalized report to the agency/fertility specialist. The Intended Parent(s) and Donor do not receive a copy.

There are three parts to the screening process – the clinical interview, personality assessment, and the report.

During the clinical interview, the provider will assess the surrogate and her partner to ensure they are psychologically stable and understand their role in the process. The provider will also allow them to ask any questions or bring up concerns. The interview will include questions about the candidate’s life, plans and expectations for various aspects of her journey, and a discussion of her support system and motivation. The interview usually takes about an hour to complete.

The personality assessment is a standardized multiple-choice test usually just completed by the surrogate.

Surrogacy is a demanding journey, and therefore this evaluation gives an idea about how a surrogate can navigate some challenges they may face. The purpose of this evaluation is to ensure that the surrogate is emotionally and mentally prepared for the demands of surrogacy, and that she is capable of handling the psychological challenges that may arise during the surrogacy process. The evaluation will also assess the surrogate’s understanding of the surrogacy process, her motivation for becoming a surrogate, and her ability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with the intended parents.

The psychological evaluation is an important part of the surrogacy process, as it helps to ensure the best possible outcome for all parties involved. It is important for surrogates to approach the evaluation with honesty and openness, as this will help the mental health professional to accurately assess their suitability for surrogacy.

After the first two phases are complete, the psychologist then completes and submits the finalized report to the agency/fertility specialist. The Donor does not receive a copy.