Egg Donor Requirements
Am I Eligible To Be An Egg Donor?
Your heart is in the right place, but we have to make sure everything else is too. What do we mean by that? Well, there are certain qualifications you must have before we can admit you into our Egg Donor program. Below are some basic requirements that you will need to meet. You must be:
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- Between the ages of 18 and 30 (there are some exceptions and we will consider some Egg Donors over the age of 30 - in most cases, if they have been a successful Egg Donor before or have some unique qualifications. If unsure please ask us.
- Healthy BMI. Height / Weight Ratio is within a normal range
- Regular Menstrual Cycles
- You’re not pregnant or breastfeeding
- Physically Healthy
- Non-Smoker
- No current use of psychoactive drugs or nicotine (some alcohol is okay)
- Not registered with any Native American tribes
- No significant psychiatric disorders in yourself or close family members
- No family history of serious inheritable genetic disorders or diseases
- Willing to self-administer injectable medications and undergo an outpatient procedure
- Dependable, mature, and able to keep appointments
- Generous, and passionate about helping others have a baby
Why Do Egg Donors Donate?
Who wouldn’t want to help make someone else’s dreams come true — and at the same time earn enough to make their own dreams a reality? Thousands of women each year do just that by becoming an Egg Donor — and we are here to help you do the same.
Your Egg Donor journey usually takes a few months – this includes the medical screening, evaluations, monitoring appointments, and the actual medicated cycle and egg retrieval.
For your kindness, plus your time and effort, we offer a generous compensation package,
Your Commitment
Being an Egg Donor is a true commitment. And while it is not terribly time-consuming, people are relying on you to follow through. Here is what is expected should you decide to donate your eggs:
- Be willing to have a short talk with a psychologist to discuss your egg donation.
- Meet with a Genetic Counselor to review your family health history. If more testing is needed, be open (and required) to do so.
- Have your Egg Donor cycle monitored by the Intended Parent/s’ fertility doctor (aka Reproductive Endocrinologist or RE)
- Agree to undergo all the traditional Egg Donor screening tests including, but not limited to:
- Genetic screen tests
- HIV
- Hepatitis
- Pelvic exams
- Pap Smears
- Cultures
- Ultrasounds
- Urine tests
- Drug tests
- STDs
- Agree to follow exact instructions about self-administering injections, most are subcutaneous (aka short needles)
- Be consistent with attending all doctor appointments
- Follow all doctor and medical instructions
- Agree to have your eggs retrieved
Still have questions? Talk to an Egg Donor Coordinator to get some answers.
