6. Psychological Factors
During the pre-screening process, potential egg donors will undergo a psychological evaluation to determine whether they are ready for the mental and emotional aspects of the process. Some possible psychological disqualifications for donating eggs include severe mental health conditions, current or recent treatment, emotional instability, or lack of support system.
7. Geographic Location
Lastly, where you live can play a role in whether or not you can be an egg donor. Some clinics may have geographic restrictions on egg donors. This is because of the logistical challenges that may arise if you live in a rural area that is not close to medical facilities as you will have several monitoring appointments and blood draws during your cycle.
Other Factors Which Could Disqualify You From Donating Eggs
In addition to our egg donor requirements such as healthy BMI, non-smoker, and female between the ages of 19-29, there are certain red flags we look for during our first meeting with potential egg donors that would warrant us to disqualify a potential egg donor before she is added to our database or completes any further prescreen evaluations. Some signs that a donor may not be an optimal candidate are:
• Those who do not ask questions and are solely focused on when and how much money they are going to be paid
• Those who are unable or unwilling to provide documentation for academic and health history
• Those who seem concerned that they will have to abstain from certain activities when in a cycle
• Those who do not have a reliable form of transportation
• Those who have not told anyone about becoming an egg donor
• Lying on the egg donor application: The questionnaires and requirements are in place to keep you safe, in addition to providing the best outcome for the intended parents and donor-conceived child(ren). Your complete honesty and accuracy are essential when filling out an egg donor application.
Egg Donation Eligibility: Common Questions
Can You Donate Eggs If You Have Depression?
If you have been diagnosed with depression and are currently taking antidepressants, you must be willing to pause your medication if the IVF physician requires you to. This is because the egg donation process includes injections of hormones that may cause contraindications with antidepressants. Additionally, some clinics may disqualify you as depression can be hereditary.
Can You Donate Eggs While Breastfeeding?
You can donate your eggs if you just had a baby, but you cannot donate eggs if you are still breastfeeding. The drugs and hormones can pass through the breast milk and to the baby. We ask that you completely stop breastfeeding and have at least two periods. With your second period, you can start pretesting.
Can You Donate Eggs If Your Tubes Are Tied?
A tubal ligation does not affect the ovarian production of eggs. Therefore, women who have had their tubes tied can become egg donors. The retrieval of the eggs is done directly through the follicles. Therefore, the state of the tubes is not important, as the egg won't be released into the body.
Can You Donate Eggs With An IUD?
If you have a hormonal IUD, you most likely will have to have it removed before beginning your medical screening. If you have a non-hormonal IUD, it can be left in place. Learn more in this blog.
In Conclusion: What Disqualifies You From Donating Eggs?
In conclusion, egg donation is a highly regulated process, and several factors can disqualify a woman from becoming a donor. Age, medical history, BMI, fertility, lifestyle choices, psychological factors, and geographic location are among the most common egg donor disqualifications. If you are interested in becoming an egg donor, it's important to understand the requirements and be honest about your medical history and lifestyle habits.
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