The Gift She Gives

Eligible egg donors typically meet the following criteria:

• Age 20–30 for first-time donors

• Experienced donors may apply up to age 33

• Healthy BMI (generally 18–28)

• No significant personal or family history of hereditary cancers, genetic conditions, or serious medical disorders

• Regular menstrual cycles and no known reproductive disorders such as PCOS,

endometriosis, or infertility

• Non-smoker and no nicotine/vape use

• No drug use, including marijuana, and no history of addiction

• Psychologically healthy

• English-proficient

• Willing to take fertility medications and attend medical appointments

• Must have both ovaries

• Emotionally mature, dependable, and humanitarian-motivated

Donors must also pass a series of medical, genetic, and psychological screenings before acceptance.

The full timeline varies:

• Prescreening: up to 3 months depending on your menstrual cycle and clinic schedules

• Donation cycle: 1–2 months, including medications and monitoring

• Repeat donors may move through the process faster because many evaluations do not need to be repeated

You will receive your full donor compensation within 3–5 days after your egg retrieval.

We also reimburse gas, mileage, and all approved travel costs associated with monitoring visits and retrieval.

Yes. Most forms of birth control are acceptable.

The physician may switch you to birth control pills temporarily to help regulate the cycle.

Most donors take a combination of:

• FSH (Gonal-F or Follistim)

• LH (Menopur)

• Antagonist medication (Ganirelix or Cetrotide)

• Trigger shot before retrieval

Medications are self-administered injections into the lower abdomen using a very small needle.

Your exact protocol will be tailored to your hormone levels and physician recommendations.

Your egg retrieval will occur 34–36 hours after your trigger shot.

During retrieval:

• The procedure takes 20–30 minutes

• It is performed under monitored anesthesia to ensure your comfort

• You will be closely monitored by both the physician and anesthesiologist

• As a one-on-one donor, your retrieval will occur at the intended parents’ chosen fertility clinic

• You may feel bloated or crampy afterward, but most donors feel normal by the next day

You will receive detailed instructions from clinic staff before and after the procedure.

Most donors experience mild, temporary side effects, like PMS, if any at all.

• Bloating

• Abdominal tenderness

• Headache or nausea

• Mood swings

• Bruising at the injection site

• Mild cramping or spotting after retrieval

Severity varies by individual. Side effects typically resolve within a few days.

Your nurse will provide clear guidance on how to manage any discomfort.

You may donate up to six times in your lifetime, pending medical clearance.

All approved travel-related expenses are covered by the intended parents, including:

• Round-trip airfare for you and your companion

• Hotel accommodations

• Ground transportation (Uber or rental car)

• Daily meal allowance

• All necessary travel expenses for both your screening trip and your retrieval trip

You must bring a companion for the retrieval trip for your safety during recovery.

Your trip will be organized with care to ensure your comfort and convenience.