What You Can Expect
Coordinating and facilitating egg donation cycles is our specialty and we strive for a smooth and timely cycle. After being selected as an Egg Donor and completing all necessary steps and paperwork with the Match Coordinator, your Care Coordinator will organize your cycle to ensure success and will be continually committed to resolving any challenges that may arise in a professional and timely manner.
Note: From start to finish, the full egg donation process typically takes 4–6 months from Milestone 3-9.
Milestone 1: Apply to Be an Egg Donor
- Set up an account, complete your profile, and watch the process video.
- Schedule a REQUIRED phone consultation with a member of our team (45 minutes).
- Once approved, your profile will be visible to Intended Parents. Plan to update it once a month with new photos to boost your chances of getting matched.
Milestone 2: Wait to Be Matched
- The wait can be hard, but a thorough profile (including a short video) helps you match faster.
- Once selected, our matching team will contact you to discuss timelines and next steps.
Milestone 3: Match with Intended Parents
- Complete official match paperwork & planning.
- You'll meet your ED&SS Care Coordinator who will provide full-cycle support.
Milestone 4: Screening Phase (4–12 Weeks)
- Complete several medical, genetic, and psychological evaluations (typically 3-5 appointments).
- Tests include AMH, Day 3 labs, ultrasound, STD/drug screening, and an Initial Clinic Visit.
- Flexibility is key—appointments may vary by clinic and donor status (local, proven, etc.).
Milestone 5: Medical Clearance & Legal (2–4 Weeks)
- Once medically cleared, you’ll start the Direct Donor Agreement which outlines your rights, compensations, and health responsibilities.
- You’ll begin birth control (if not already on it) and must abstain from sex.
- You’ll register with DCPData, the Donor Sibling Registry, or similar program for safe future communication.
Milestone 6: Retrieval Planning
- In most cases, you'll receive a calendar 2–3 weeks before starting medication, outlining appointments, and estimated retrieval.
- Expect about 8–12 total MORNING appointments, including monitoring and retrieval week visits.
- This phase may involve travel, childcare/work adjustments, and last-minute scheduling.
Milestone 7: Medications (10–16 Days)
- Self-administer DAILY injectable medications (1-3 injections per day).
- Once you begin medications, you’ll receive a $1,000 payment as part of your total compensation.
- Traveling donors stay 7–10 days in the retrieval city with a companion
- During this time, abstain from sex, alcohol, drugs, and intense activity—stay hydrated and rested.
Milestone 8: Retrieval & Recovery
- The retrieval takes 15–30 minutes under anesthesia.
- You'll be monitored 1–2 hours post-procedure, then recover at home or at a hotel.
- You must have an adult companion in order to be discharged from the surgery center.
- Most donors return to normal daily activity in 2–3 days, though mild discomfort is common.
Milestone 9: Compensation (7–10 Days Post-Retrieval)
- Your remaining compensation is processed 7–10 business days after retrieval.
- Thank you for your incredible gift—our team is here long-term if you have questions.
Milestone 10: Embryo Formation
- Your part is complete! Eggs are now fertilized or frozen.
- You’ll have a final call with your Care Coordinator to close out the cycle and discuss any updates or next steps.
We are here to S-E-R-V-E you every step of the way!
The Egg Donation process (from match with Intended Parents to retrieval) averages 3-5 months depending on the donor’s menstrual cycle and the clinic’s schedule.
