Becoming an Egg Donor

Egg donation allows couples who are unable to conceive using their own eggs the opportunity to
experience pregnancy, childbirth and parenthood. Our recipients require donor eggs for a variety of reasons.  Some women may have had their ovaries removed or have had an issue or medical treatment which interferes with their ability to produce healthy eggs.  Whatever the reason, you will be helping to create little miracles.

You may have questions regarding the requirements for becoming a donor, the process involved, and what will be expected of you.  This website is a great place to start getting answers.  We are also available by phone or email to assist with any additional questions that you may have after exploring here. RMIA utilizes both anonymous donors, and donors known to the recipients.

Commonly Asked Questions

1.       Who can donate?

2.       What does the process involve?

3.       What is a typical cycle like?

4.       How much will I be compensated?

5.       How do I contact the clinic?

1.       Who can donate?

·         You must be between the ages of 20-31.  If you are age 27-31 you must have proven fertility, meaning you have given birth to a child or have donated eggs elsewhere with documented positive results.

·         You must be able and willing to provide medical history for yourself, BOTH biological parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings and children.

·         You will need to pass a risk screening questionnaire, similar to those required when donating blood or bone marrow.

·         Your BMI (body mass index) must be below 30 at time of TVOR. Click here to determine yours.

·         You must be a non-smoker, or willing to quit completely prior to starting the program.

2.       What does the process involve?

·         Prescreening

·         Donor Pool

·         Cycle Monitoring

·         Egg Retrieval

·         Follow-Up Visit

3.       What is a typical cycle like?

A typical donor cycle will include several weeks of birth control pills or nuva-ring, overlapped with lupron (an injectible mediation).  You will be asked to come to the clinic to complete a pre-op history and physical, and blood draw around the time that you begin lupron injections.  After approximately 1 ½ weeks of lupron, you will come to the clinic for a baseline ultrasound.  Shortly after this appointment, you will begin the injections to stimulate your ovaries.  We will be monitoring you closely during this time, and you will be asked to come to the clinic every 1-4 days depending on how your body is responding to the medications.  When the follicles are ready, we will prepare you for egg retrieval (TVOR) by having you take an injection of HCG.  The egg retrieval will take place 36 hours after this injection.

4.       How much will I be compensated?

As of 9/2008, anonymous donor compensation is $4000/completed cycle.  A single donor can go through a lifetime total of up to 6 cycles.  This compensation is taxable, and donors are provided with appropriate tax documentation at year end.  Compensation is for your time and inconvenience, and is not based on number or quality of eggs retrieved. 

5.       How do I contact the clinic?

If you are interested in further information, or would like to begin the screening process, please call RMIA at (651) 222-6050 or 1-800-440-7359, and ask to speak with one of the Donor Prescreening Coordinators.

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