Egg donors bring incredible hope and the chance to experience parenthood to those who are unable to conceive a child biologically. They are extraordinary and selfless individuals who create life for others.
Egg donation is a personal and selfless demonstration of kindness. For some donors, the decision to become an egg donor stems from wanting to do some good for another human being, even if they don’t know them personally. For others, it may be a little closer to home and driven by someone you know who has faced similar difficulties with infertility. Whatever the reason, the decision is life-changing for those who depend on egg donation to create their family.
To help create or grow families
To have a sense of fulfilment and purpose
Compensation for your time and expenses
In the UK, the need for IVF using donor eggs has increased steadily in recent years and there are many situations where generously donated eggs offer a pathway to parenthood. So, who exactly needs donor eggs?
Sometimes, a female may have fewer eggs than expected for her age. As a result, achieving pregnancy with her own eggs might be difficult or impossible.
As women age, the quality and quantity of their eggs decline, which can make conceiving more challenging and increase the risk of miscarriage and chromosomal abnormalities. Treatment with donor eggs provides a viable option for achieving pregnancy in older women.
Gay couples who wish to have biological children through surrogacy require donor eggs to fertilise with one partner's sperm, which can then be implanted into a surrogate, most commonly through the creation of embryos and IVF.
Individuals who have hereditary conditions that can be passed onto children may want to use donor eggs to avoid transmitting these conditions to their children.
Some women may have undergone multiple unsuccessful attempts at In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) due to poor egg quality or other factors. In such cases, using donor eggs might increase the chances of successful pregnancy.
Becoming a biological father through surrogacy requires treatment with donor eggs for single men. The donor egg will be fertilised with their sperm and implanted into a surrogate.
Women experiencing premature ovarian failure have ovaries that stop functioning normally before the age of 40, leading to infertility. Donor eggs offer a chance for pregnancy when their own ovarian function is compromised.
Chemotherapy or radiation treatment can impair ovarian function and diminish fertility. Following treatment, patients may turn to donor eggs to achieve pregnancy.
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.
Your six-step process begins with our quick and easy application form. At each stage of our process to become an egg donor, you will be supported by our extraordinary team.
Step 1: Apply online
Step 2: Egg donor eligibility screening
Step 3: Donor counselling and consultation
Step 4: Egg collection preparation
Step 5: Egg collection
Step 6: Post egg donation care and compensation
If you’re considering becoming an egg donor but want more information before you apply, check out our resources. You can access lots of information to keep you fully informed, making sure egg donation is right for you!
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.
Transform a life, by creating one. Become an egg donor today.
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