EGG DONOR REQUIREMENTS
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME AN EGG DONOR?
Becoming an egg donor all starts with completing an online application. After you complete the application, you’ll schedule a video consultation with one of our specialists, provide some additional information, and your profile will be published in our database.
Once the intended parents select you as an egg donor, you’ll go through medical, psychological, and genetic screenings and work with a lawyer to finalize your contract with the intended parents. After you’ve completed the screening and legal process, you’ll begin your IVF cycle for your egg retrieval.
DO I QUALIFY TO BECOME AN EGG DONOR
When you apply to become an egg donor with Growing Generations, your first step is to answer questions regarding your family and personal health history. All potential egg donors complete a thorough selection process including a consultation where we get to learn more about you, and you get to have all your questions answered. See below for a list of characteristics we require of all egg donors.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
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Between the ages of 21-29 years old.
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Body mass index (BMI) is below 27.5.
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At least 5 feet tall.
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Have both ovaries.
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Have regular menstrual periods.
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Free of genetic disorder diagnosis.
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General clean bill of health.
LIFESTYLE REQUIREMENTS
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Do not use tobacco.
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No history of substance abuse.
FAMILY HISTORY REQUIREMENTS
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Able to obtain up-to-date family history and health status.
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No history of multigenerational familial diagnoses such as inheritable cancer, various genetic disorders, etc.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
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Some education beyond high school or success in a chosen career path.
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Willingness to complete medical and psychological screening.
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Willingness to use injectable medications.
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Flexible schedule for appointments and travel as needed.
We screen our donors and take health and mental well-being into consideration to be sure egg donation is in YOUR best interest. This thorough screening also ensures you have a high likelihood of being selected by intended parents.
DISCLAIMER
Egg donation involves a screening process. Not all potential egg donors are selected. Not all selected egg donors receive the monetary amounts or compensation advertised. As with any medical procedure, there may be risks associated with human egg donation. Before an egg donor agrees to begin the egg donation process, and signs a legally binding contract, she is required to receive specific information on the known risks of egg donation. Consultation with your doctor prior to entering into a donor contract is advised.