Atlantic Reproductive Medicine Specialists

Raleigh, NC

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Frequently Asked Question for Egg Donors at Atlantic Reproductive

How old do I have to be to donate my eggs?

We accept egg donors between the ages of 21 and 31.

Do I have to be a certain weight or size?

Yes, you must have a body mass index (BMI) between 18.5- 29.9 in order to be eligible to donate. Egg donors are required to have a BMI of less than 30 for several reasons related to health, safety, and the success of the donation process.

How are donors screened and selected?

If you meet the FDA's criteria to donate eggs, you'll move on to the screening process which includes the following: a physical exam, pelvic ultrasound, blood testing for infectious diseases, urine drug screen, and a reproductive psychology evaluation. After passing the screening tests, you become an eligible donor and are added to the donor database for recipient matching.

If I become an egg donor, will I have enough eggs left to get pregnant in the future should I choose to?

As an egg donor, you will only donate eggs that would have died naturally or matured in your ovaries that month. Your supply of eggs for future months will still be there when you want to use them.

Does it hurt to have my eggs retrieved?

Because you will be sedated during the procedure, you should not feel anything. However, you may experience a mild discomfort and/or cramping after the procedure.

How many times can an egg donor donate?

Donors can donate a maximum of 6 times.

Will my donation be anonymous?

Atlantic utilizes nondisclosed donors, meaning that they do not disclose any identifying information about the donors to the recipients.

When will I be compensated?

Donors who successfully complete their full application, psychological evaluation, and medical screening will be compensated $500 upon completion of screening. First time donors will be compensated $6,500 on the morning of their egg retrieval. Donors who have donated previously will be compensated $7,500 on the morning of their egg retrieval.

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