Egg Donation Requirements
Many couples who are unable to conceive a child on their own rely on egg donation centers to assist them in bringing a child into the world. Egg donors are typically compensated very well for their time and assistance in donating their eggs for prospective parents. Women who choose to become egg donors are chosen through a strict screening and must meet a variety of criteria before their eggs are selected for potential use.
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Age
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Prospective egg donors must be within peak reproductive years, which is anywhere between the ages of 21- and 35-years-old. Certain fertility clinics may make adjustments to the age requirement gap, but generally donors can be no older than 35 or younger than 21.
History
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Donors must have no history of alcoholism or drug abuse. Your family history can not include any genetic diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, heart diseases or birth defects.
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Health
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Egg donors must also be at a very low risk of contracting STDs. Donor candidates must be within a normal height to weight ratio.
Medical Exam
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Prospective donors who are qualified must undergo a medical exam which includes a physical examination, pelvic exam, a variety of blood tests and a psychological consultation.
Contract
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Once donors are accepted into the program of their choice, they are required to sign a donor agreement. The contract includes an agreement that states the parties financially responsible for the procedure, total costs of the procedures, and that the recipient couple has legal and financial responsibility for the child throughout his life.
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