what qualifications do you need to donate eggs

To Qualify as an Egg Donor Candidate, you must:

• Be between the ages of 21 and 29 years old
• Be in good health, physically and emotionally
• Have a BMI between 19 and 25 (being overweight or underweight can affect egg quality)
• Have not smoked cigarettes in the past 12 months
• Have regular monthly menstrual cycles
• Not currently on Depo-Provera, Norplant, Nexplanon, or any brand...

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What to know before donating your eggs?

Feb 11, 2021 · Requirements to donate eggs Our requirements make sure you and everyone else involved is as secure as possible. Personal qualifications Between 21-28 years of age BMI under 28 ( BMI calculator) Willing to be under consideration for 6 months Willing and able to respond to communication within 24 hours from ConceiveAbilities ® and medical staff

What are the requirements for donating an egg?

To Qualify as an Egg Donor Candidate, you must: Be between the ages of 21 and 29 years old Be in good health, physically and emotionally Have a BMI between 19 and 25 (being overweight or underweight can affect egg quality) Have not smoked cigarettes in the past 12 months Have regular monthly ...

What are the requirements to be considered for egg donation?

Most women need a BMI under 28 in order to donate eggs. Being at a healthy weight is one of the factors that intended parents will screen for when selecting egg donors. While a woman’s BMI is just one aspect of her overall health, it is an important consideration during fertility treatments.

Can you make money donating eggs?

Oct 18, 2016 · By Neus Ferrando Gilabert BSc, MSc (embryologist). Egg donors are required to be women of proportionate weight and heigh. This is because overweight may affect egg quality and therefore higher doses of drugs to induce ovulation may be required. Egg donors should be women of normal weight, with a BMI under 28.

How many times can I donate my eggs?

In order to ensure the health and safety of egg donors, as well as limiting the number of children coming from one woman, the American Society for...

What disqualifies a potential egg donor?

Potential candidates can be disqualified from being an egg donor for several reasons, including lifestyle habits (e.g. smoking, history of drug use...

Is there an age limit for egg donation?

Although many agencies differ on the exact age limitation for egg donation, the general consensus is that egg donors should be no older than 29. Th...

Zika virus note

Women interested in becoming egg donors are strongly advised not to travel to affected areas as doing so will disqualify you for a six-month period from the date of your return to the United States. To learn more, read the FDA's News Release.

How many times can I donate my eggs?

In order to ensure the health and safety of egg donors, as well as limiting the number of children coming from one woman, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s (ASRM) guidelines for egg donation recommends that women only donate up to six times in their lifetime.

What disqualifies a potential egg donor?

Potential candidates can be disqualified from being an egg donor for several reasons, including lifestyle habits (e.g. smoking, history of drug use), health concerns (irregular periods, obesity, genetic disorders, etc.), usage of certain types of contraception (e.g. Depo-Provera), and the inability to commit to scheduling appointments.

Is there an age limit for egg donation?

Although many agencies differ on the exact age limitation for egg donation, the general consensus is that egg donors should be no older than 29. These age restrictions are in place because egg quality and quantity diminish as women reach their mid to late 30s.

Learn More About Egg Donor Requirements

To learn more about the qualifications to donate eggs, becoming an egg donor or to start the process today, fill out our egg donor registration form.

How Old Do You Have To Be To Donate Eggs

We generally will only consider women between the ages of 18 and 29 to donate eggs. This is because a woman’s egg reserve diminishes as she ages. While many women believe they are fertile right until menopause, it actually becomes more challenging to get pregnant with each passing year.

Good General Health

While donating eggs can be exciting, it’s important to remember that the process is still a medical procedure. In order to make sure this procedure goes as smoothly as possible, we require all of our egg donors to be in good physical health.

Can I Be An Egg Donor If I Am Overweight?

Unfortunately, no. Most women need a BMI under 28 in order to donate eggs. Being at a healthy weight is one of the factors that intended parents will screen for when selecting egg donors. While a woman’s BMI is just one aspect of her overall health, it is an important consideration during fertility treatments.

Can You Be An Egg Donor If You Have Herpes?

You must be STI -free for at least 12 months prior to donating eggs. Sexually transmitted infections impact your reproductive system, so it is important that all infections are properly managed before you begin this journey. However, we understand that there are a wide range of STIs and a variety of symptoms that people experience.

Can I Be An Egg Donor If I Smoke?

Nicotine, tobacco, and illegal drugs all impact your health by introducing toxins into your body. These chemicals can also impact your egg reserve, ovulation, and overall fertility. Because we want our egg donors to be as healthy as possible, we choose to work with non-smokers who do not have a history of illegal drug use.

Your Family History

You now know how crucial your health is as an egg donor. But did you know your family health history is important as well? Intended parents are very interested in your family history as this will be the genetic legacy of their future child.

Your Travel History

You might have heard about the Zika virus in the news. This mosquito-borne disease can cause birth defects in babies if pregnant women get infected with Zika. If you have visited an area that has been affected by the Zika virus in the last six month, it might be possible for the disease to affect your egg follicles.

Age requirements

All potential egg donors should have attained the age of legal majority (18 years old), preferably within the 21-34 age group. The goal is to make sure she is capable of making mature decisions and provide true informed consent.

What are egg donors screened for?

All women willing to donate their eggs, both unknown and known, should be psychologically, genetically and medically pre-screened in accordance with the guidelines of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).

What to know about donating eggs

Informing donors that donating their gametes does not give them any legal right or duty to rear the donor-conceived children is a key step at the very beginning of the process.

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What disqualifies you from being an egg donor?

The requirements to being an egg donor so that you'll qualify for egg donation are put in place by ASRM (the American Society for Reproductive Medicine). Plus, you may find that different clinics have slightly different criteria from each other.

Prepare mentally

Egg donation is a big commitment, and one that you should feel amazing about doing! But egg donation is also a serious responsibility. You need to be mentally ready for all that is going to be asked of you.

Prepare physically

The actual egg donation process is relatively short (a few weeks), but keeping up with exercise and eating right from when you apply to when you are matched is a great way to help your body prepare for what's ahead.

Prepare emotionally

Be ready to share one of the greatest adventures ever with your agency and with your intended parents. During the application process you will be asked many personal questions about yourself and your family, and you should be ready to answer all of them as honestly as possible.

3 things to know about egg donation

Before applying to become an egg donor, it's important to have an understanding of what will be expected of you.

About the Egg Donor Approval Process

Thank you for your interest in becoming an Egg Donor! It’s the generosity of women like you who help infertile couples make their dreams of becoming parents come true. We acknowledge you for choosing to be a contribution to the lives of others.The application process consists of three parts:

Egg donor requirements and qualifications

At Egg Donation, Inc. we work with some the best Reproductive Endocrinologists across the nation who ensure your safety and well-being during the egg donation process. We are known for our very high standards, and to that end, our program meets all of the standards and criteria set by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, FDA and CDC.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Starting with our inaugural case in 1989, we have found our egg donors to be caring and altruistic, who welcome the opportunity to help an infertile couple have a child. When you are become an egg donor it can lead to a very rich and rewording journey as you help someone build their dream family.

Begin Your Donor Application

With our automated online application, it is easy to start your journey today! Once you have created your own personal account, you will be able to log in at your convenience and fill out the formal egg donor application. Any information you enter will be saved, enabling you to come back and complete the formal application as time permits.

CREATE YOUR PROFILE TODAY

Once you have created your own personal account, you will be able to log in at your convenience and fill out the formal egg donor application. Any information you enter will be saved, enabling you to come back and complete the formal application as time permits.

What does it take to be an egg donor?

You may have been giving egg donation a lot of thought recently. Maybe you read an article in a magazine or heard that your best friend’s roommate donated her eggs last year. The idea might never have occurred to you before, but suddenly you’re seriously considering it as an option. Now the questions start.

What other things make someone a great egg donor?

That list takes care of the fundamental egg donation requirements, but beyond the basics there are some other factors which can indicate that egg donation could be an amazing choice for you:

Becoming an Egg Donor

We have compiled a list of requirements below for those who are interested in becoming an egg donor with The Donor Source. We ask that you carefully review the egg donor requirements below before you begin your application.

Why are these egg donor requirements necessary?

Our requirements for egg donors have been determined in order to protect the health of potential mothers and newborns. For example, if an egg donor is experiencing any reproductive disorders or abnormalities in their family history, then there is a risk of future complications during pregnancy, childbirth, and after for both mom and baby.

Are you between the ages of 19 and 30?

A woman is born with all the eggs she’ll ever have. In general, her fertility will start to decline in her mid to late 30’s. Our mission is to provide our recipients with the best possible chance to conceive with the highest quality frozen donor eggs. Thus, we don’t accept new applicants older than 30 years of age.

Do you have regular periods, both ovaries, and normal reproductive function?

For donating eggs, qualifications require you to have excellent reproductive function. Again, we want to maximize the success of your egg donation cycle. We also want to minimize your risk for complications.

Are you a healthy, non-smoking individual?

You should be physically healthy and practice a healthy lifestyle. Smokers aren’t allowed in our program – ingesting tobacco or nicotine, even if it’s just on an occasional basis, can impact the quality of eggs and the egg donation cycle. To learn more about the impact of nicotine on fertility, click here.

Is your BMI in the range of 18-26?

If your BMI level is too high or low, you’re at higher risk for fertility issues, may require much higher dosages of medication to stimulate properly during the donation cycle, and may have a higher risk for complications during the egg retrieval. Learn more about the impact of weight on fertility here.

Are you not pregnant or breastfeeding?

You’ll be taking hormone medications for the egg donation cycle, therefore, if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding you won’t be eligible to donate. However, you’ll be eligible again once you’re least 5 months postpartum, are no longer breastfeeding, and have normal periods.

Do you have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent?

We are one of the more unique companies, as the typical standard for a donor egg program is to require a college degree, at a minimum. We, on the other hand, require a minimum of a high school diploma. Learn more about why education matters here.

Are you a U.S. citizen? If not, do you have a valid work Visa or Green Card?

The government treats egg donation as essentially a job; they deem egg donation reimbursement is income that you’ll need to report. As such, you’ll need proof that you’re certified to work in the U.S. legally.