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Becoming an egg donor can be rewarding in
many ways and to many people, but the decision is a deeply personal one - one
that must intrinsically come from you.
It’s also important to recognise that such a rewarding decision, which can
potentially have a lasting impact on others, doesn’t come without its’
sacrifices or concerns. There are many factors to consider when making the
decision to become a donor, but rest assured, there’s no right or wrong reason to donate
eggs.
As an egg donor, you’ll have the
opportunity to be a part of something bigger than yourself. You may find the
ability to gift those struggling with infertility the opportunity to become parents
far outweighs the physical and emotional task ahead. Remembering your
motivation to donate your eggs can help see you through the entire egg donation
process and give you permanent peace of mind you made the best decision for yourself.
Meeting the Requirements
To become an egg donor, you must not only
be willing to commit physically and emotionally to it, but you also must be
willing to commit your time. As a potential egg donor, you’ll be subject to a
thorough screening process which involves medical tests, evaluations, and
questionnaires. Your screening results will be used to determine if you meet the
standard egg donor requirements listed below.
You must…
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be between 21 to 33 years old.
·
currently be tobacco and
drug-free.
·
not have any sexually
transmitted diseases such as HIV, chlamydia, or hepatitis.
·
be in good overall mental,
emotional, and physical health.
·
be prepared to have genetic
screening.
·
have a psychological
evaluation.
·
be available approximately 3 to
4 months to complete the donation process cycle.
·
be capable of
self-administering injections with medication to stimulate your ovaries.