FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Whether you’re just starting or well into your path, find the information you need to make informed decisions on your journey to parenthood.”
Common Inquiries Addressed for Aspiring Families
We understand that the journey to parenthood can be filled with uncertainties and complexities. In these FAQs, we aim to provide clarity and insights, helping you navigate the path toward building your family with confidence
Why donate my eggs?
Egg donation is doing something for someone else that they cannot do for themselves. You are giving the most precious gift of all. The gift of giving life to a family. And for that reason, you will receive compensation. Giving is an essential act for hopeful parents to fulfill their dream of becoming parents, which makes the process an exciting and amazing experience for all of our egg donors. It’s a magnificent thing!
Will I still be able to have my own children after donating my eggs?
Yes! Every month, during your natural cycle, about 15 to 20 eggs begin to mature in the follicles before ovulation. If you are fertile enough to donate eggs in the first place, donating your eggs should have no effect on your future fertility. Donating your eggs will not deplete your natural supply of eggs, so you will not be harmed if you want to have children in the future.
Are egg donors compensated?
Egg donation is a personal and selfless act helping couples and individuals struggling with infertility. Donors are carefully screened for health, and they receive compensation for their effort. Compensation varies based on factors like location, age, and experience, usually ranging from $9,000 to $15,000 or more per cycle. This financial support can be valuable for donors pursuing education, business ventures, or homeownership.
Can I donate more than once?
Yes. If all goes well with your first egg donation cycle, you will be able to donate again. Repeat donation may take less time because you will have already completed the initial screening process. For your safety, egg donors cannot donate more than six times. This guideline was established by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.
Adoption and Egg Donation: Can Adoptees Still Become Donors?
Certainly, you can still be a donor if you have access to your biological family’s health history. However, if your adoption was closed, it might not be possible for you to provide us with all the required medical information.
Who is responsible for paying the bills?
When you donate your eggs, it’s essential to understand that the family receiving your donation is responsible for covering medical costs, travel expenses and any other related expenses associated with the egg donation. This includes all medical expenses, as well as any necessary travel expenses. In addition, the recipient’s family may also have to cover other related costs, such as legal fees, insurance, and compensation for the donor’s time and effort. Therefore, it’s important to discuss these costs with the recipient family and come to an agreement before proceeding with the egg donation process.
Are egg donors compensated?
Egg donation is a per1. Financial Incentive: Egg donors can receive compensation for their time and effort, allowing them to offset costs associated with the donation process.
2. A Meaningful Gift: Egg donors are often able to give someone a gift that can’t be found anywhere else. Through egg donation, individuals or couples can finally have the chance to become parents and experience the joys of parenthood.
3. An Educational Experience: Egg donation provides an opportunity to learn more about the human body and fertility. Donors can gain a greater understanding of reproductive biology and the complexities of the human reproductive cycle.
How do I find a family through egg donation?
1. Research your options: Learn about the different types of egg donation, such as open and anonymous, to decide which meets your needs. Be sure to research the laws in your state regarding egg donation, too.
2. Connect with a fertility clinic: Fertility clinics have clients actively seeking egg donors and can match you with a potential parent.
3. Get to know the Intended Parent(s): Once you’ve matched with intending parents, it’s important to get to know them. Take the time to talk with and even meet with them to make sure you’re both comfortable with the process.
4. Review the legal agreement: Carefully review the legal agreement before signing it to make sure all parties understand the terms of the egg donation.
5. Consider counseling: Egg donation is a big emotional decision and it’s important to consider counseling to ensure you’re making the best decision for you and your family.
The application to be in your program is very long. Why do you need all this information?
When you apply to become an egg donor we ask for a range of information including medical history, physical characteristics and lifestyle habits. While some of this information is required by the IVF clinic for screening purposes, we also use it to match you with intended parents who are seeking an egg donor with specific traits or characteristics.
For example, if intended parents are looking for an egg donor who has a certain hair or eye color, or who has a specific educational background or career, we will take this into consideration when reviewing your application. Additionally, we want the couples or single individuals in our program to get to know you beyond just your medical and physical attributes. Your hobbies, interests, and personality traits can help intended parents feel more connected to you and ultimately choose you as their egg donor.
It’s important to note that all the information you provide is kept confidential and will only be shared with the intended parents and their medical team. Additionally, we understand that some egg donors may be uncomfortable sharing certain information or may not have access to it, such as in the case of adoption. We do our best to work with each individual egg donor to ensure that they feel comfortable and confident in the information they provide.
‘‘Giving is an act of love.’’
John 3:16
