Becoming an egg donor
One in eight couples cannot have the family they very much desire and need your help. While considering whether to become an egg donor, one must understand that our future parents, who receive donor eggs, are going through an expensive and emotional process. It is this reason that The World Egg and Sperm Bank carefully and respectfully screen all applicants as there is certain criteria that must be met prior to donating.
Egg donor qualifications
- Women between ages 18-32
- 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)
Egg donor qualifications
- 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 the 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)
You must be committed to the process
All aspiring donors must be honest, dependable and committed when filling out the application and paperwork. While the egg donation process is rewarding, it is important to understand that it is engaging. While it may take only 40 minutes to fill out the application, its can take up to 2-4 months from the time you are selected to the actual donation itself. While this process may be long, at The World Egg and Sperm Bank, we have you covered!
If you are ready to start the process of helping a family in need, apply today!
Ready to take the next step?
Become an egg donor and change lives of infertile couples worldwide. If you have any questions regarding the egg donor requirements or need further clarification please don’t hesitate to contact us!