Egg donation requirements
You have big plans. School, travel, saving for the future. You may be wondering: what are the criteria for egg donation? The same focus and determination you use to make what you want happen in your own life are what we need in an egg donor. We are looking for women who are healthy, open and ready to commit to helping create a family. Interested? Read on to learn what we’re looking for.
From the first phone call through retrieval, I felt heard, supported and like I was part of something important.
L.S., Egg Donor
Requirements to donate eggs
Our requirements make sure you and everyone else involved is as secure as possible.
Personal qualifications
United States citizen or resident
Between 21-28 years of age
BMI under 28 (BMI calculator)
Willing to be under consideration for 6 months
Willing and able to respond to communication within 24 hours from ConceiveAbilities® and medical staff
Medical qualifications
Have regular monthly periods
No reproductive disorders or abnormalities
Physically and emotionally healthy
Non-nicotine user, non-smoker, non-drug user; no vaping or psychotropic drug use
Not currently on the Depo-Provera shot
Not currently using the Implanon/Nexplanon arm implant
Willing to undergo medical and psychological evaluation
If you do not qualify to become an egg donor and feel called to help others build their families, learn more about becoming a surrogate. Surrogate mother requirements are different from egg donation qualifications and you may still be able to fulfill your dream.
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