In this video, we answer some of the most common questions that we receive regarding egg donation eligibility. 

Answering Common Egg Donation Eligibility 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 I Donate Eggs If I Have My Tubes 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.