Got a question about Egg Donation?

Yes, if you are aged between 18 and 35, with a clear medical history and no genetic or hereditary disorders (such as Type 1 Diabetes), your BMI is between 19 and 28 and you’re a non-smoker (including vaping).

You will need to commit to attending regular clinic appointments including screening tests and counselling. To find out the full criteria to be a successful donor Read more

No, smokers (including vaping) cannot donate because smoking can damage the quality of your eggs. Being a non-smoker means that you have not smoked in the last 3 months. We’ll need to screen your urine for nicotine as part of our initial tests.

No, you’ll need to pause any birth control that affects your cycle, for example the pill, coil or an implant. Doctors will advise you when you can restart.

Yes, but we recommend donors abstain for a few days before and after egg collection.

Yes, part of the donation process is a full fertility consultation and screening process that will review key areas of fertility. We will discuss the results with you and proposed next steps should it be required.

No, egg donors are not paid, donation is an altruistic act. Donors are compensated for their time and any expenses involved with donating, but there is no direct payment. You’ll receive £750 compensation for each completed donation cycle.

Yes, If you’ve donated before, then you can still donate with us. Regulations in the UK mean each donor can create up to ten families. At The Egg Bank, we advise each donor should not donate more than 3 times in a lifetime.

No, studies show that donating eggs has no impact on your own fertility.

The egg collection procedure is safe but not completely without risks. The risks are minimal and will be explained to you by your consultant so you are fully aware of them.

The whole process from your first contact with us, through to donation will take 1-3 months. This includes our initial call, screening tests and scans, counselling, treatment and the donation procedure. You will be taking stimulation hormones for up to 2 weeks before your eggs are collected, and on the day of collection you’ll be in the clinic for two hours, although the procedure itself takes 45 minutes.

We recognise the incredible gift you have chosen to give, and your treatment is every bit as important as that of the women who will go on to receive your eggs. You will be offered independent specialist counselling as part of the process, and our team are available should you need to ask us anything. If you change your mind at any time, you can pause or stop the process.

Yes, you will need to bring passport ID and completed consent forms with you to your initial consultation.

If any concern is found the doctor will talk you through the results and detail the next steps. We will support you through whatever occurs. Our counsellors are also available to you through any surprise result. We are happy to pass on any results to your regular GP if needed.

We’ll tailor the dose of hormonal medication for you, with doses designed to get an optimal response from your ovaries before your eggs are collected. The medication will be in the form of daily injections administered under the skin for around 2 weeks before your egg collection. We spend as long as you need going over how to take the medication at your treatment consultation, and most women find it very straightforward.

We scan and monitor you regularly through your donation cycle, so we know the treatment is progressing safely. On the day of the procedure you won’t be able to eat or drink for a few hours before the procedure begins. We collect your eggs while you are under light sedation, which takes around 45 minutes. Our nurses will take care of you after the procedure, and you’ll be able to go home within a short time.

Most women do not feel pain during the procedure as it is performed under sedation. Afterwards, you may feel some abdominal discomfort and there may be some light bleeding. We recommend you bring a friend/family member with you on the day.

Yes, you can but this will need to be done as part of an egg sharing cycle rather than pure egg donation. Let us know during your enquiry if this is something you are considering.

Consultation and treatments will take place at your nearest CREATE Fertility clinic. CREATE Fertility are a leading provider of fertility care in the UK. To find out more about them click here.

No. The recipients of your eggs are the legal parents of any children born, and you have no financial or legal responsibility.

By law in the UK, children born as a result of donation have the right to specific information about the donor involved. It is the choice of the child’s parents whether or not to tell them they were conceived with a donor egg. If they decide to pass on this information, the child will be able to know:

• • At 16 they can find out personal characteristics, ethnicity and age of their donor.
• • When they turn 18, they can find out the name, date of birth, personal characteristics, ethnicity and last known address of their donor.

The women who receive your eggs won’t have any information that could identify you personally. Many women waiting for donor eggs want to match with a donor who has similar physical characteristics to them so we do provide basic information about you. This includes: your height, weight, eye and hair colour, your age and country of birth, your ethnicity, your medical history and whether you’re married and have children. Many donors also write a pen picture which is where you can give a little bit more detail about your personality and interests, as well as your reasons for donating, and a goodwill message.

Yes, you’re entitled to know how many babies are born, their year of birth and whether they are boys or girls. You won’t be told anything that could identify them.