Egg donation in Leicester

Start your egg donation journey

Are you a healthy non-smoker aged 18 to 35 and living in or around Leicester? By becoming an egg donor, you can receive £985 while making a huge difference in someone's life. Help others achieve their dream of starting a family and get rewarded for your generosity. Reach out to our friendly team in Liverpool and start your egg donor journey today.

Start your application now or keep reading to learn more about the journey from applicant to egg donor.

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Accessible egg donation

At Egg Donors UK, we make sure your egg donation journey fits around your busy lifestyle. We know frequent clinic visits are part of the process, so we’ve made it easier for you by allowing many of your appointments to be at a local centre. Here's how it works.

We conduct your initial consultations, blood tests, health checks, and scans locally in Leicester, so you only need to travel to our central treatment hub in Manchester for specialist appointments. This means less travel and more convenience for you. Our goal is to make your egg donation experience as straightforward and hassle-free as possible.

 

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What happens where?

Start your egg donor journey at Egg Donors UK Leicester. Our donor-centric approach ensures that you receive quality care close to home while minimising the need for travel.

Virtual Appointment
Fertility consultation
Counselling
Leicester Centre
Initial ultrasound scan and blood tests
Viral screening
Day 7 - 9 monitoring scan
Manchester Clinic
Further monitoring scan(s)
Egg Collection

Contact Egg Donors UK Leicester

If you have any questions about egg donation, feel free to contact one of our friendly and knowledgeable egg donor assistants. They would be happy to talk you through any questions you may have.

Our Address

Egg Donors UK at Ultrasound Direct
28 Hall Croft
Shepshed
Loughborough
LE12 9AN

Phone Lines Open

Monday-Friday:8am-6pm

Opening Times

Monday-Friday: 7am-6pm
Saturday-Sunday: 8am-12pm

Travelling to our Liverpool centre

By Car

Just minutes off the M1 at Junction 23, making it easy to reach from across the Midlands, there is a free public car park on Britannia Street, just a 3 minute walk from the clinic. View in Google or Apple Maps.

By Train

IIf you are travelling by train, the closest stations are Loughborough or East Midlands Parkway, where you can connect onwards to the clinic via an alternate transport method. View in Google or Apple Maps.

By Bus

Local bus routes stop just a short walk from the clinic with stop Market Place on the 129 line just a 2 minute walk away. View in Google or Apple Maps.

On Foot

Getting to the Leicester clinic couldn't be easier, the clinic is located in the middle of Shepshed town centre on Hall Croft, next to the Co-op store. View in Google or Apple Maps.

Arriving at our Leicester clinic

When you arrive, the team will be ready to greet you. Your first visit will include a series of tests to assess your suitability for egg donation. Rest assured, there’s no need to worry—all tests will be carried out by clinical professionals and are expected to last approximately 30 to 40 minutes.

Take a look below to see what’s involved. In the meantime, if you have any questions, you can always contact our team via our patient app, Amelya. 

First Appointment Preparation

  • Ensure you drink and eat before the appointment, as it will facilitate the blood test.
  • Refrain from using the bathroom prior to your appointment, as you'll need to provide a urine sample.

Tests and Measurements

  • During the appointment, your height and weight will be measured.
  • You'll undergo a blood test to check your Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) levels and blood cotinine (nicotine) level.
  • Additionally, a urine test will be conducted to screen for nicotine and chlamydia.

Ultrasound Scan

  • An internal ultrasound scan, also known as a transvaginal ultrasound scan, will be performed.
  • This scan can be done at any point in your menstrual cycle.
  • You'll have the option of having a chaperone present during the ultrasound, but please inform a staff member if you're uncomfortable with this arrangement.

Travelling to the Clinic

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do UK egg donors get paid?

No, egg donors do not get paid, as it is illegal to buy and sell eggs in the UK. However, you do get compensated £985 for each egg donation cycle for your time and effort.

Is egg donation legal in the UK?

Yes, egg donation is legal in the UK.  It is tightly regulated by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA).

Ready to get started?

Transform a life, by creating one. Become an egg donor today.

Please Note: We only accept egg donors aged between 18 and 35. Initial enquiry must be prior to 36th birthday.

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