Become an Egg Donor
Help A Loving Family Grow. Become An Egg Donor Today.
Because the primary factor that influences whether a woman can get pregnant is age, donor eggs from women in their peak fertility years (up to age 32) can be the key to starting a family. We only select the most qualified women for egg donation, ensuring each child has the best chance of continuing to term and living a healthy, happy life.
Requirements for Becoming an egg donor:
- Donor needs to be between age 21 and 30
- Informed consent of both the donor, and if married, the husband
- No history of genetic or sexually transmittable disease
- Nonsmoker
- Regular menstrual cycles
- History must be free from drug and alcohol abuse
- Willing to use contraceptives for the first 2 weeks after egg donation
We compensate our donors with $5,000 and are always happy to answer your questions.
Egg Donor FAQ
Compensation policies for egg donation can vary greatly from one clinic to another, with some not offering any compensation at all. However, at RGI, we believe that our egg donors should be fairly compensated for their time and commitment. As a result, we offer $5,000 per donation cycle to our donors.
We make the compensation process as convenient as possible for our egg donors. You can expect to receive your compensation check on the day of your retrieval. We currently allow our donors to donate up to six times, providing them with the opportunity to earn up to $30,000. At RGI, we value and appreciate the generosity of our egg donors, and we are committed to providing them with a positive and rewarding experience.
Contrary to some misconceptions, egg donors are not expected to have their own health insurance coverage. At RGI, we take care of all the medical expenses that arise during the egg donor screening process and donation cycle.
However, as a responsible egg donor, you are required to provide an updated Pap smear and undergo an annual physical examination. If you do not have health insurance, don't worry! Our team can assist you in finding low-cost options for these medical examinations. We understand that your health is important, and we are committed to ensuring that our egg donors receive the best possible care.
The advent of saliva-based DNA kits, like the ones offered by 23andMe, carries profound implications for preserving the anonymity of egg donors. Through genetic testing, a treasure trove of ancestral knowledge, health insights, and genetic predispositions can be unveiled. This wealth of information holds the potential to unravel the identity of egg donors, even if they have deliberately chosen to remain unknown. This revelation bears significant consequences for both the donors and the intended parents.
Donors may prefer not to be contacted by the offspring resulting from their donation, while the intended parents may have specifically opted for an anonymous donor due to personal or medical reasons. As direct-to-consumer genetic testing gains traction, it becomes crucial for egg donors to meticulously weigh the potential repercussions of such testing and make a well-informed decision about whether or not to pursue it. Equally important is for intended parents to acknowledge the potential risks involved and explore alternative choices if anonymity stands as a priority.
When you become an egg donor with RGI, you will be asked to sign a consent form that relinquishes any legal rights and responsibilities you may have regarding the eggs you donate and any resulting child. This means that the intended parents have complete control over how they use the donated eggs. As part of our screening process, we provide an opportunity for you to speak with one of our psychologists who can help you work through any concerns or questions you may have regarding this issue.
Although RGI egg donors start out as anonymous, it's important to note that many intended parents are interested in having more contact with their donor. You have the option to choose whether you're comfortable with additional contact, or if you prefer to only be matched for anonymous donations. Contact can come in various forms, such as a facilitated meeting or an exchange of emails. Typically, the most common request is for the donor to sign up for the Donor-Sibling Registry (DSR), which allows for anonymous future contact between the donor and recipient family using the donor number only.
Throughout the screening and donation process, RGI covers the costs of donor testing and the egg donation cycle. We also provide egg donors with insurance at the beginning of the donation cycle to cover you in case of any complications that may arise from your donation and require additional medical care.
Overall, while there is some risk associated with egg donation, current evidence suggests that it is generally safe and does not significantly impact future fertility or the ability to have children.
No, egg donation does not significantly impact a woman's fertility or ability to conceive later in life.
It is a common misconception that egg donation involves the donation of all of a woman's eggs. In fact, women are born with a finite number of eggs, and only a small number of these eggs will ever reach maturity and be released during ovulation.
During an egg donation cycle, the donor's ovaries are stimulated with medications to produce multiple eggs that will be retrieved and used in assisted reproductive technologies. While this process does result in the development and retrieval of more eggs than would normally be produced in a single menstrual cycle, it does not use up all of the eggs in the donor's body.
In a typical egg donation cycle, a donor may produce between 10 and 30 mature eggs. However, the exact number of eggs that are produced will vary depending on factors such as the donor's age, health, and response to the medications used to stimulate the ovaries.
After the eggs are retrieved, the donor's body will continue to produce and release eggs in future menstrual cycles as normal. In other words, egg donation does not deplete a woman's egg supply or reduce her future fertility.
Yes, there can be side effects of egg donation. The process of egg donation involves the use of hormones to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs, which can cause physical discomfort and potential health risks for the donor. Some of the common side effects of egg donation include bloating, cramping, headaches, mood swings, and breast tenderness. In rare cases, more serious complications such as ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), infection, or damage to the reproductive organs can occur.
It is important for potential egg donors to carefully consider the risks and benefits of egg donation and to discuss any concerns with a medical professional before making a decision. Egg donation programs typically have comprehensive screening processes and medical evaluations to ensure that donors are healthy and fit for the procedure, and to minimize the risks of complications.
RGI Egg Donors demonstrate a deep understanding of their commitment and possess the flexibility, willingness to follow instructions, and availability for appointments. Our Donor Coordinator team places great importance on effective communication with potential donors. Once you have been chosen by intended parents, we expect donors to be fully dedicated to the egg donation process. Failing to follow through can have devastating emotional and financial consequences for the egg donation recipients.
As an RGI Egg Donor, we ask that you arrive punctually to your appointments and take initiative by asking questions if you are unsure about any aspect of the process. It is completely normal to need support during this journey, and we are here to provide it.
Throughout the four-week egg donation cycle, we require our RGI Egg Donors to abstain from intercourse, alcohol, recreational drugs, and any medications that have not been approved by our medical team. We also have some exercise limitations during this time period.
Donated eggs are typically used by individuals or couples who are experiencing infertility or genetic issues that prevent them from conceiving a child using their own eggs.
This includes women with premature ovarian failure, diminished ovarian reserve, or those who have undergone cancer treatment that has affected their fertility. Same-sex male couples who wish to have a child may also opt for egg donation, using a surrogate mother to carry the pregnancy. Additionally, individuals who carry genetic disorders may also choose to use donor eggs to reduce the risk of passing on the condition to their child.
We strive to make the egg donor application and screening process a delightful and informative experience for all our applicants. Although the process may take several weeks due to the vast amount of information that must be collected and evaluated, it offers a unique opportunity to learn more about yourself, your family, and your genetics. Once accepted and added to the donor database, there is no telling when you will be chosen, but the right match will come along at the perfect time.
Upon being selected, you will work with one of our Donor Coordinators to plan out your cycle and prepare for the procedure. The egg donation cycle itself typically lasts about four weeks, and we will be there to guide and support you throughout the entire process. Whether it happens immediately or takes
a bit of time, we believe that each donor has a unique and important role to play in helping others achieve their dreams of starting or growing a family.
The process of selecting egg donors typically involves a thorough screening process to ensure that the donor is healthy and meets certain criteria. At RGI, potential egg donors are required to fill out an application and provide detailed medical history, including family medical history.
Once the initial application is reviewed, the donor undergoes a series of medical and psychological evaluations. The medical evaluations include blood tests, ultrasounds, and a physical exam to ensure that the donor is physically healthy and has no genetic conditions that could be passed on to any offspring. The psychological evaluations are conducted to ensure that the donor understands the emotional and psychological aspects of egg donation, and is prepared for any potential emotional impact.
Additionally, the intended parents may have specific preferences for characteristics such as physical traits or educational background. However, it is important to note that at RGI, all donors enter our program as anonymous, and the intended parents do not receive identifying information about the donor.
Ultimately, the selection of an egg donor is based on a combination of factors including medical and psychological health, personal preferences of the intended parents, and the donor's willingness to commit to the donation process. At RGI, we strive to make the selection process as thorough and fair as possible, while also ensuring the health and safety of our donors and their future offspring.
In order to become an egg donor, there are certain criteria that must be met. The donor must be between the ages of 21 and 30, and provide informed consent for the procedure. If the donor is married, the husband must also provide informed consent. Additionally, the donor cannot have a history of genetic diseases, no sexually transmittable diseases within the last year, must be a nonsmoker, and have regular menstrual cycles. Furthermore, the donor's medical history must be free from drug and alcohol abuse. Finally, the donor must be willing to use contraceptives for the first two weeks after egg donation. These criteria are in place to ensure the safety and health of both the donor and the recipient.
Become an egg donor by filling out our online questionnaire.
If you’d like to donate your eggs to a family in need, that’s great! You’re doing one or multiple people an invaluable service. Please complete our online questionnaire to see if you qualify.