Egg Donation Requirements and Qualifications: Overview

While some egg donation requirements must be met, they are all designed to ensure the safety and success of the procedure. To qualify as an egg donor, you must be a healthy woman aged 19-29 with no major hereditary or genetic conditions and have a BMI between 18.5 - 24.9. You'll undergo medical evaluations, genetic screening, and fertility testing to determine eligibility. Throughout the egg donation process, you will maintain a healthy lifestyle with no smoking or drug use and also be required to remain abstinent for the duration of your cycle. 

Egg Donor Requirements With Donor Nexus

Below is a list of requirements to donate eggs with Donor Nexus:

• Between the ages of 19-29*
  • *With some exceptions for healthy women in their early 30's
• No major hereditary or genetic conditions
• BMI between 18.5 - 24.9*
  • *With exceptions, i.e. athletes or those with higher muscle mass may have an elevated BMI
• Non-smoker
• Must pass all medical evaluations and screenings
• Dependable and responsible

 

Lifestyle Considerations for Egg Donors

In addition to the qualifications to donate eggs listed above, below are lifestyle considerations to make sure that you are fully prepared – both mentally and physically – for what will be required of you. 

• Are you willing to refrain from caffeine, alcohol, and any other substances throughout your egg donation cycle?
• Are you willing to remain abstinent during your cycle?
• Are you willing to travel for your cycle? (All costs will be covered)
• Do you have reliable transportation? (You will have several appointments)
• Are you able to arrive for screening and monitoring appointments on time?
• Are you willing to dedicate yourself to the process, making it your #1 priority for the duration of the cycle?
• Are you willing to self-administer injections into your abdomen for the duration of your medications? (Approximately 12 days)

 

Do You Qualify to Become an Egg Donor? Apply Today!

If you meet requirements to donate eggs listed above and are interested in our top-rated egg donor programs, we look forward to hearing from you! To get started, please fill out our online egg donor application linked below. At Donor Nexus, we aim to empower all prospective egg donors with transparent information on every aspect of the process. If you’re interested in exploring this opportunity further, we have many resources available for you:

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