When you become an egg donor, you have the life-changing opportunity to help couples and individuals who dream of having a child but cannot do so on their own.
Our egg donors are incredible individuals from diverse backgrounds, all sharing a deep desire to assist hopeful families. They are united by their exceptional kindness, empathy, and dedication to giving the incredible gift of life. With our support, you can join this community and provide others with the chance to experience the joys of parenthood.
To become an egg donor, you need to meet the following criteria established by the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA) and Egg Donors UK.
We are able to accept egg donations from women aged between the ages of 18 and 35 who are generally fit and healthy.
We ask our egg donors to have a BMI of between 19 and 35 to ensure healthy egg quality.
Smoking has been shown to negatively impact fertility and egg quality so donors cannot smoke, vape or use nicotine gum or patches.
Some contraceptive methods can interfere with the egg donation process, so donors should be willing to use an alternative during the donation process.
The egg donation process requires frequent monitoring and counselling so regular attendance at these appointments is crucial for a successful cycle.
Donors should not have any inherited medical conditions (such as Type 1 Diabetes) to minimise the risk of passing genetic disorders to the child.
In the UK, children born from donated eggs have the right to access certain identifiable information about their donor from the age of 16.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding involve significant hormonal changes that can affect the egg donation process, so we ask that donors wait six months after giving birth before donating.
Under UK law, it is illegal to pay egg donors. However, compensation is provided for their time and commitment to helping others. The amount granted to egg donors in the UK is £985, set by the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA), which covers:
Time & Expenses: For time and effort donors invest in the egg donation process
Childcare: To help cover childcare costs while they attending necessary appointments.
Accommodation:If travel is required compensation can help cover accommodation costs.
Discover the compassion, dedication, and life-changing experiences that make our egg donors truly exceptional. These inspiring stories provide real-life experiences for anyone considering egg donation, highlighting the incredible impact it has on families.
While I cherish my friends’ children, I’ve decided that having my own children isn’t in my future. However, witnessing some of my friends struggle with conception has deeply touched me, motivating me to make a difference in others’ lives through egg donation.
Being in a same-sex relationship, I know we will have our challenges when the time comes, which is a big part of wanting to donate, as I would like to make someone else’s journey a little easier.
I initially saw an advertisement post on Facebook, and I thought about it a lot after. Then about six months I contacted the clinic and got the ball rolling.
I heard about egg donation from a colleague when I worked in the prison service as she had donated and told me all about it. I had never really heard about it before and thought it was an amazing thing to do, so I started to do my research.
I am a mum of two amazing children. They are my world. I’m very grateful for the life I have. I am always learning and growing, trying to be a better version of myself. I loved the whole process, and I find it all very fascinating. I’m so grateful to be able to help.
I had decided that I didn’t want a child of my own but felt that there are people out there who really do and may struggle. I did a bit of research and discovered egg donation.
Unfortunately, a very close family member struggled to start a family of their own & I wanted to help them in any way I could, so I began to look into various clinics.
At each stage of our process to become an egg donor, you will be supported by our extraordinary team. Your six-step process begins with our quick and easy application form.
We genuinely value our egg donors and the gift they provide. It's part of why we go to such lengths to ensure our donors are completely supported throughout your journey with us. The first step of your journey is to complete our short application form to ensure you meet our criteria and confirm your interest.
We will email you to confirm you are happy to proceed and arrange a call with one of our friendly Donor Programme Assistants, Steph, Olivia, or Gina, which typically lasts around 30 mins. They will discuss the process in more detail, explain what's involved and answer any questions you have.
After you've had your call, our team will explain your next steps. You must meet specific criteria to become an egg donor, so we will also arrange for you to undergo some initial screening tests to ensure you can donate.
These will include booking you for a blood test, urine test, and transvaginal ultrasound scan to analyse your Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) level, which indicates your ovarian reserve, also known as your egg reserve . We will also do a screen for nicotine, as egg donors must be non-smokers.
You will also be asked a few questions about your family's genetic medical history to ensure you are healthy and have no hereditary medical conditions. You can take these tests at any of our locations throughout the UK.
If the tests confirm your eligibility to become a donor, you will be invited to a mandatory counselling session to discuss the legal aspects and other important implications of becoming an egg donor. Most donors use the session to discuss and further explore the donation process.
Our team will also arrange for you to meet virtually with a specialist fertility consultant or nurse, who will discuss your family medical history with you and ensure that you have no inheritable conditions that could be passed on to any child born from your donation, which include additional blood tests.
Our dedicated Nursing Team will carefully plan your donation cycle and invite you to a telephone preparation appointment, where you will learn to self-administer the required medication, which can last between 30-45 minutes. To monitor your progress, you'll need approximately 2 – 3 in-clinic appointments leading up to your egg collection.
Also, you will be asked to produce a 'pen picture' and 'goodwill message'. These are messages to give the recipient of your eggs, and ultimately the child born from your donation, an understanding of who you are as a person. Writing your egg donor pen picture and goodwill message is often one of the most intimate parts of the egg donation process, and our donors often like to invest time in ensuring they are perfect. Our accommodating team will provide support and guidance if needed.
On the day of your egg collection, you will be invited to our state-of-the-art clinic in South Manchester, where you will be welcomed by our team. Our nursing staff will be on hand to help you prepare.
In preparation for your procedure, you'll be given sedation to ensure you're comfortable. The good news is that you won't have to stay at the clinic overnight despite receiving sedation.
Instead, you will be ready to go home after a short rest and a check-up with our clinical team. We do ask that you don't drive yourself anywhere for at least 24 hours after your procedure, so please ensure you arrange for someone to collect you from the clinic.
After your donation, we will monitor your recovery, ensuring you have everything you need for the last stages of the journey. You will undergo some final screening tests approximately three months after your donation. By this stage of your journey, you will have received the compensation of £985 for your donation to cover your time and any expenses for attending each appointment visit.
We know you will have many questions about becoming an egg donor, and we are here to help. Check out our donor resources for helpful documents.
Transform a life, by creating one. Become an egg donor today.
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