Requirements to Become an Egg Donor

  • Women between ages 18-31
  • Must hold a Permanent Residency in either the United States or Canada along with corresponding official Government issued ID
  • Non-smoker
  • No alcohol abuse and/or drug addiction
  • Good knowledge of medical and genetic history of family members up to biological grandparents (even if applicant is adopted, they must know this information)
  • Cannot be on the following forms of birth control: Depo-Provera or Implanon/Nexplanon
  • Healthy Body Mass Index
  • Be willing to administer medications by injection (very small subcutaneous needles)
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egg donor requirements

Requirements to become an egg donor

  • Women between ages 18-31
  • Must hold a permanent residency in either the United States or Canada along with corresponding official Government issued ID
  • Non-smoker
  • No alcohol abuse and/or drug addiction
  • Good knowledge of medical and genetic history of family members up to biological grandparents (even if applicant is adopted, you must know this information)
  • Cannot be on the following forms of birth control: Depo-Provera or Implanon/Nexplanon
  • Healthy Body Mass Index
  • Be willing to administer medications by injection (very small subcutaneous needles)
egg donor requirements
egg donor requirements

Steps to become an egg donor

1. Matching

Once you are selected to donate, The World Egg and Sperm Bank will contact you to begin the process.

2. Screening

You will have some blood drawn for screening and genetic testing then you will meet with our friendly psychologist to inform and evaluate your understanding and willingness to donate. Once this testing is complete, you will start hormones to prepare your eggs for donation.

3. Monitoring and stimulation

You will be seen for an office visit, which will include a simple ultrasound to make sure you are ready to begin 2 weeks of hormones. You will start the hormones, which are subcutaneous injections through small, short needles to help you mature more than one egg. You normally lose many hundreds of eggs every month, and we rescue a small number by supplementing your normal monthly hormones. You will also have about 3-5 additional office visits to monitor your response to the hormones and ensure you are feeling well.

4. Egg retrieval

After about 10-13 days of monitoring and hormone injections, you will be scheduled for egg retrieval. The day and time of egg retrieval is based on your response. At the time of egg retrieval, you will be placed under “twilight sedation.” The eggs are retrieved through a small needle (the eggs are microscopic) a short distance through your vagina to the ovaries. Because of the sedation, you will not feel any pain and will not remember the procedure itself. You will need to take the day of egg retrieval off work/school to rest and relax.

5. After retrieval

You may feel some cramping, fatigue and bloating similar to menstruation. This is usually managed with over-the-counter medications. Most donors return to work and normal activities within a day or two of egg retrieval.

6. Reimbursement

You will receive your reimbursement for your donation on the day of retrieval once the procedure is completed.

Egg donor FAQs

The World Egg and Sperm Bank is here to guide you through the egg donation process and answer any questions you might have.

  • Do I have to pay anything to become an egg donor?

  • Will I run out of eggs if I donate?

  • Can I donate my eggs if I am using birth control or my tubes are tied?

  • Can I donate my eggs if I am breastfeeding or have given birth recently?

  • Can I donate my eggs if I am adopted?

  • What are the risks and side effects of egg donation?

  • Can I donate my eggs if I don’t live in Arizona?

  • What happens to my eggs after I donate them?

  • Do I need to have a certain level of education to be an egg donor?

Hi there! Welcome to The World Egg and Sperm Bank. We’re here to guide you through the egg donation process and answer any questions you might have. Your generosity can help families achieve their dreams of parenthood. Ready to learn more?

Do I have to pay anything to become an egg donor?

No, all screening, medication, monitoring, retrieval, follow-up, and travel related to egg donation will be covered by The World Egg and Sperm Bank.

Will I run out of eggs if I donate?

No, donating your eggs does not affect your future egg supply. Each menstrual cycle, woman lose around 1,000 immature eggs. At The World Egg and Sperm Bank, we only retrieve a select number of eggs that would have been otherwise lost during your period.

Can I donate my eggs if I am using birth control or my tubes are tied?

Yes, you can donate if you use birth control pills/ring/patch or have an IUD. You can also donate if you’ve had a tubal ligation. Other methods like Depo Provera, Nexplanon, and Implanon need to be discontinued first.

Can I donate my eggs if I am breastfeeding or have given birth recently?

You need to have 2 normal periods after giving birth and finishing breastfeeding before you can start the donation process.

Can I donate my eggs if I am adopted?

Yes, but you need to know the medical history of your biological parents and grandparents to complete your application.

What are the risks and side effects of egg donation?

Your health and safety are our top priority. You may feel fatigue and bloating. Abstain from sex during the donation month to avoid pregnancy. The risk of infection is very low, and we provide antibiotics during egg retrieval to reduce it further. Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) is a very rare complication.

Do I need to have a certain level of education to be an egg donor?

We only require that you have a Highschool Diploma or GED.

What happens to my eggs after I donate them?

After you donate, your eggs are frozen and stored until they are matched with a recipient.

Can I donate my eggs if I don’t live in Arizona?

Yes, you can qualify to donate as long as you are living in and are a resident of the United States.

Egg Donor FAQs

The World Egg and Sperm Bank is here to guide you through the egg donation process and answer any questions you might have.

No, all screening, medication, monitoring, retrieval, follow-up, and travel related to egg donation is covered by The World Egg and Sperm Bank.

No, donating your eggs does not affect your future egg supply. Each menstrual cycle, woman lose up to a 1,000 immature eggs. At The World Egg and Sperm Bank, we only retrieve a select number of eggs that would have been otherwise lost during your period.

Yes, you can donate if you use birth control pills/ring/patch or have an IUD. You can also donate if you’ve had a tubal ligation. Other methods like Depo Provera, Nexplanon, and Implanon need to be discontinued first.

You need to have 2 normal periods after giving birth and finishing breastfeeding before you can start the donation process.

Yes, but you need to know the medical history of your biological parents and grandparents to complete your application.

Your health and safety are our top priority. You may feel fatigue and bloating. Abstain from sex during your donation to avoid pregnancy. The risk of infection is very low, and we provide antibiotics during egg retrieval to reduce it further. Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) is a very rare complication.

Yes, you can qualify to donate as long as you are living in and are a resident of the United States.

After you donate, your eggs are frozen and stored until they are matched with a recipient.

We only require that you have a High School Diploma or GED.

Benefits of becoming an egg donor with The World Egg and Sperm Bank

Highest standards, proven quality

We have the highest ethical standards. All donations, retrievals, and vitrification are done with our proven protocols at our singular location, ensuring we manage quality.

Your health comes first

We are solely focused on our egg donors. Our first priority is your health and donor experience.

Exclusively focused on donors

Unlike all other egg banks, we are not a multi-service fertility practice. We only serve donors at our state-of-the-art location in Scottsdale, Arizona.