Who Can Donate?

Bluegrass Fertility Center has partnered with The World Egg Bank to help its patients become parents through egg donation. We welcome the inquiries of young women who interested in learning more about becoming donors.

We know you’re busy. That’s why we’ve summarized everything you need to know about becoming an egg donor below.

Fees

The World Egg Bank can compensate you for your time and effort as an egg donor. Fees across the nation and world range from $1,000 to $5,000 depending on your country or state of residence. There are no costs to you to be an egg donor.

Qualifications

• You are 18 to 30 years old
• You are in good health
• You have a good family health history
• You do not smoke
• Your height and weight are within our approved proportions

But most of all, you must be mature, dependable and committed to following through with the process. Learn More about the Qualifications.

Common Qualifications Questions

• If you have had a tubal ligation or are on birth control pills, you can still donate.
• If you are using Depo-Provera, you will need to wait until your shot has expired before applying.

Personal Considerations

• Egg donation does not cause premature menopause. The process of egg donation ‘rescues’ eggs that your body releases monthly that would not survive.
• There is no medical evidence that donating will affect a donor's future ability to become pregnant.
• The initial screening includes a blood draw and physical exam.

Learn More about the Overall Process

Donation Process

• The process begins with screening.
• After screening, the fertility process takes about 3 weeks, involves about 8 doctor's visits, about 20 hours of your time and a number of painless self-administered injections.
• Over about a 10-day period, you'll also take a second injection of natural hormones to signal your body to simultaneously mature a number of eggs at once.
• Finally, you will be scheduled for retrieval of the eggs before they are released into your own body. To avoid any discomfort, you may be put to sleep by general anesthesia or a tranquilizer before the procedure begins.
• During retrieval, a thin needle is inserted into the vagina and through the back of the vaginal wall to retrieve the microscopic eggs. The eggs are removed through the needle from the fine membrane follicle sacks that grow on the outside of the ovary.
• Retrieval takes about 30 minutes and is considered quite painless by most donors. There are no cuts or incisions.
• Recovery time varies from person to person. Generally, a donor experiences mild to moderate discomfort similar to menstrual cramps for some days. Few donors experience discomfort at a level that requires them to limit their activities.
• Although extremely rare, in less than 1% of cases, more serious complications occur that require medical attention or hospitalization.

Learn More about the Donation Process

Apply to Become an Egg Donor Online in Just Minutes

Registering to become a donor is easy and be done online.

Begin the Application Process

Upon completion of the registration, we will contact you for a personal interview. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.

Contact The World Egg Bank

If you are unable to register online, please email us and request a package by mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

If you have any other questions or concerns, contact us at

The World Egg Bank LLC
4202 N. 32nd Street, Suite L
Phoenix, Arizona 85018
Phone: +1 602.678.1906 MST
Fax: +1 602.678.0328
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