Conceptual Options, LLC is a for-profit, full-service surrogacy and egg donation agency based in San Diego, California. It has been operating since 1999 and remains an active company. Its website lists a San Diego headquarters, and the agency describes Las Vegas Egg Donation, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, as its in-house egg donor division; according to its About page, Conceptual Options acquired that program, and egg donor applicants are directed there.
The agency works with both domestic and international intended parents, including same-sex and LGBTQ+ couples and single parents. According to its website, it specializes in LGBT+ family building and in what it calls "social surrogacy" — gestational surrogacy pursued for non-medical reasons. Because it runs its own egg donor program alongside surrogacy, intended parents can arrange both through the same organization.
As a full-service agency, Conceptual Options handles the matching and coordination side of a journey rather than the medical care, which takes place at a fertility clinic. The agency says its intake coordinators verify applicants' transcripts, records and medical history, and that it has in-house psychology staff. It also states that it charges no fees until a match is confirmed with a surrogate, clinic, attorney and psychological professional. A surrogate testimonial published by the agency mentions monthly peer support group meetings.
The company appears to be a small-to-midsize team, and its published fees, surrogate compensation range and eligibility requirements for gestational carriers — including age, BMI, prior-pregnancy and non-smoking criteria — are detailed in the sections below. Across reviews from surrogates, intended parents and egg donors, several people describe close working relationships with specific coordinators assigned to their journey.
AI summary of 21 reviews · can make mistakes
Reviewers, including many egg donors, are largely positive. They often describe caring, patient staff who explain each step clearly and make a complex process feel manageable. A few reviewers were unhappy, reporting slow or impersonal responses or a lack of support when problems came up.
21 reviews match these filters.
The staff at the clinic made our journey much easier to navigate. They explained the process of egg and sperm donation clearly and helped us understand the options for surrogacy including gestational and international arrangements. Medical and psychological screening was done carefully and the surrogate and donor matching process felt well thought out and well organized. “I am so thankful for their support through it all.”
View on Google (opens in a new tab)I had a great experience with the team at Conceptual Options. Everyone was nice, patient and easy to talk with. They made a difficult process not seem so daunting and I really appreciate the care and attention they gave us.
View on Google (opens in a new tab)We were in need of some assistance with egg donation and matchmaker and it turned out to be a much more streamlined process than we had imagined. The staff was very clear and the medical and psychological check gave us the confidence. All were treated with respect and we were always supported. Thank you for all the care, honesty and encouragement in our journey.
View on Google (opens in a new tab)For anyone seeking assistance with fertility, I heartily recommend Conceptual Options' services. They are genuinely experts in their field, kind, and professional. Throughout the entire process of working with them, we felt secure and informed. I'm grateful for everything.
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Base compensation
Up to $120,000
Published by the agency. Benefits and allowances are usually on top of this.
Requirements change — confirm with the agency before applying.
See which agencies fit youConceptual Options accepts gestational surrogates between 21 and 39 years old.
Conceptual Options requires surrogates to have a BMI of 32 or lower.
Yes. Conceptual Options requires surrogates to have had at least 1 prior pregnancy.
No. Conceptual Options requires surrogates to be non-smokers.
