How old do I have to be to donate my eggs?
We require our donor angels to be between the ages of 19 to 28 years of age, though exceptions are occasionally made for repeat donor angles between the ages of 29-31.
How much will I get paid to donate my eggs?
Our current egg donation compensation for your time, commitment and services is $7,000 on average for a completed egg donation cycle, for a first timer. You can earn up to $10,000+ depending on your qualifications and the number of eggs you produce.
How long does it take until I can donate my eggs?
It depends. After you complete your egg donor application, it typically takes a month or so for you to complete the interviews and preliminary testing. After that, whether and when you are matched with a recipient depends on what kind of egg donors our center’s patients are looking for at that time. Some donors may never be matched; other donors are matched almost immediately after they join our egg donor program.
Will I be more or less fertile after my egg donation?
You will be more fertile in the month following egg donation. After one month, you will return to your normal fertility status.
How does egg donation affect my fertility in the future?
Egg donation does not appear to have any long-term effects on your fertility.
How long does the egg donation process take?
The egg donation process from treatment start to retrieval takes approximately one month. The egg retrieval itself takes minutes.
What side effects should I expect to experience (if any) from taking fertility medication?
Most egg donors go through the process with no side effects; however, some may feel bloating, weight gain, pelvic discomfort or moodiness.
How will egg donation effect my personal lifestyle?
Once you are actively taking fertility drugs, you need to ensure that you restrain from sexual intercourse for that month and protected sexual intercourse the month following egg donation. From start to finish, you will generally have 6-10 doctor visits. The majority of these visits occur during the two weeks prior to egg retrieval. Donors living outside the area of your recipients IVF physicians office will need to allocate a minimum of 3 days, for travel and recovery, at the end of your donation cycle.
What is involved with taking infertility medication?
The medications you will need to take are injectables. You will be required to give yourself injections starting at one time per day and eventually up to 3 times per day. You will be taught and instructed by nurses how to self-inject safely. These Nurses are readily available 24hours a day for immediate contact.
Will I be put under general anesthesia for the egg retrieval?
We use intravenous (IV) sedation, which is administered by an anesthesiologist. Occasionally, you may experience short-term side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, sleepiness. Therefore, we instruct you to rest for 24 hours after egg donation. You are also required to be picked up by somebody after the egg donation and must not drive for 24 hours.
How many eggs does the average donor produce?
Egg production depends on the individual and how they respond to the medication; the number of eggs produced by a donor can be as low as 5 and as high as 35 or more.
Will I experience a lot of pain or bleeding after the egg retrieval?
No. You may experience some discomfort similar to menstrual cramps. You may also have bloating, spotting, abdominal cramping.
How long will it take for my body to return to normal after egg retrieval?
You should anticipate a menstrual period within 10 days after you donate. Following the next menstrual cycle, your body should be back to normal.
How often can I donate?
We allow up to six donations, each at least three months apart.
