Become an Egg Donor

Why Can’t I Have Sex If I Donate Eggs?

Reader Karen S. from Atlanta, Georgia writes: I’m looking to donate my eggs, but I read on a couple web sites that egg donors can’t have sex when they’re donating. I understand why they don’t want me taking birth control pills or hormonal contraceptives, but why can’t I have sex, provided I use condoms? It’s [...]

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Egg Donor Requirements: Know Before You Apply

by Abbie Waters in Become an Egg Donor

Knowing the most common egg donor requirements is essential to a speedy application process. The most important thing to know is that egg donor agencies all have slightly different requirements for their donors. While one agency may require a BMI (body mass index) of 27 or lower, another may allow women with a BMI of [...]

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What BMI (Body Mass Index) Do I Need to Donate Eggs?

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Reader Alison K emailed: I’m interested in donating eggs, but I am a little overweight. I’m 5’7″ and weigh about 180, giving me a BMI of 28.2 according to the BMI calculator I used. I was wondering what BMI is required to become an egg donor? Thanks for writing Alison, and congratulations on your decision [...]

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Quiz – Test Your Knowledge of Egg Donation

by Abbie Waters in Become an Egg Donor, Egg Donation

Test your knowledge of egg donation with this short quiz! For more tips and advice on becoming an egg donor, check out our Beginner’s Guide to Donating Eggs.

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Will Donating Eggs Make Me Infertile?

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Reader Sarah G writes: A friend of mine told me she donated her eggs to an infertile couple in her 20s and that it was a really wonderful experience. I’ve been thinking about doing it, but I’ve heard that donating your eggs can cause infertility. I’d love to help other people, but I don’t want [...]

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25 Reasons to Donate Your Eggs

by Abbie Waters in Become an Egg Donor

You’ve started thinking about donating eggs. You’ve done a little research online looking at egg donor agencies and programs. Maybe you’ve even made a list of the pros and cons of egg donation. But you’re still on the fence, unsure of what to do. To help you make your decision, here are 25 more things [...]

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Can I Donate Eggs if I Have Been Diagnosed with HPV?

by Abbie Waters in Become an Egg Donor

In the last few months, two different readers have contacted me to ask if they can donate eggs if they’ve been diagnosed with HPV, or the human papillomavirus. The answer is, it depends on the egg donation agency. Some do accept donors carrying HPV and some don’t. On her blog, Suzanne Myers of Heartfelt Egg [...]

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Does Donating Eggs Hurt?

by Abbie Waters in Become an Egg Donor

The short answer is yes, donating eggs hurts. Donating eggs involves periodic pelvic examinations and blood draws which can be uncomfortable for some women, as well as daily injections of fertility medications which can cause nausea, headaches, and bloating, among other side effects. Egg donation also involves an egg harvesting procedure that can result in [...]

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