Will donating affect my own fertility?

2019-08-07T17:17:42+00:00

No relationship between egg donation and future fertility has been established, although research is continuing. Egg donation does not deplete your ovarian reserve. Each month you release a number of eggs, but only one comes to maturity. The hormones administered [...]

Will donating affect my own fertility?2019-08-07T17:17:42+00:00

Are there any complications of which I should be aware?

2019-07-31T15:22:43+00:00

Most women experience little to no complications. You can experience minor discomfort after the procedure, or symptoms associated with your natural cycles, such as headaches, moodiness, or cramping. There have been a very small number of extreme cases of hyper [...]

Are there any complications of which I should be aware?2019-07-31T15:22:43+00:00

What kinds of medications are used?

2019-07-31T15:22:17+00:00

Medications are used to coordinate cycles, suppress ovulation, stimulate follicles, and to trigger release of eggs. Examples of these include birth control pills, Lupron, Ganirelix, Follistim, Gonal-F, Menopur and HCG. These may be used in different combinations depending on the [...]

What kinds of medications are used?2019-07-31T15:22:17+00:00

Can you briefly tell me what the process is like?

2019-07-24T21:36:15+00:00

Medications are given to suppress the menstrual cycle and ovarian stimulating medications are given to stimulate the production of eggs. Most of these medications are injections and are self-administered for 2-4 weeks (this can vary) until retrieval. The retrieval is [...]

Can you briefly tell me what the process is like?2019-07-24T21:36:15+00:00

Do I have to have medical insurance?

2019-07-24T21:35:40+00:00

It is recommended that all people have medical insurance but if you don't you can still be a donor in our program. The intended parent you are matched with will purchase complications insurance for you.

Do I have to have medical insurance?2019-07-24T21:35:40+00:00

Who is responsible for paying the bills?

2019-07-24T21:35:08+00:00

The family that you donate to will be responsible for medical bills, travel bills, and other expenses related to the donation.

Who is responsible for paying the bills?2019-07-24T21:35:08+00:00

How do I know which kind of contact is best for me?

2019-07-24T21:32:38+00:00

Once your application form is fully completed and you pass that portion of screening, you will be in touch with our Egg Donor Team for continued screening. They will help you decide which is best and what you are most [...]

How do I know which kind of contact is best for me?2019-07-24T21:32:38+00:00

How will I be matched?

2019-07-24T21:31:01+00:00

We start the matching process when an intended parent expresses interest in working with you. Our matching process is a reciprocal process. We believe that egg donors should be able to decide whom they want to help. We will send [...]

How will I be matched?2019-07-24T21:31:01+00:00