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August 12, 2019
Egg Donation- Worth The Wait?
Becoming an egg donor is not as easy as it sounds. Many are surprised that it demands so much time, commitment, and flexibility. It can be time-consuming and overwhelming- filling out and updating your egg donor profile, and providing extensive personal and family information. There is paperwork to sign, and medical and psychological tests to […]
January 19, 2016
The Story of a 5 Time Egg Donor
Lauren is an egg donor in the Houston, TX area and is currently set for her 5th egg donation at the beginning of this year. A few years before Lauren decided to be an egg donor she had discovered that her close friend had polycystic ovarian syndrome and could not have children. At that point, […]
December 31, 2015
Jamie’s Story as an Egg Donor
Jamie is a five-time egg donor from Houston, Texas. She will begin her 6th, and final, cycle at the beginning of 2016. Jamie learned about egg donation online and immediately was intrigued by the process. After ample research about egg donation in general, she began her search for the right agency, ultimately deciding on Egg […]
September 24, 2015
A Note From An Egg Donor
A huge thank you goes out to my Care Coordinator, Kallie. I was able to rely on Kallie for any questions I had at the time. Since it was my very first cycle it put me at ease knowing what to except for what was to come ahead. Getting started was a long process just […]
March 24, 2015
Is Egg Donor Compensation Taxable?
For years now I have represented egg donors in reviewing their contracts with intended parents and often the donor asks me if her compensation is taxable. It appears we now have an answer to that question from the U.S. Tax Court, yes, the compensation is taxable income for the donor. In a decision issued in […]
June 10, 2014
Does Egg Donor Solutions Need Donors of All the Ethnic Backgrounds?
The answer is YES! A couple has been trying to have a baby for several years. They have decided to talk to a doctor and then find out that they are unable to conceive on their own. Additionally, they are given the devastating news that they will not be able to even conceive with their […]
May 19, 2014
What About My Own Kids After Being an Egg Donor?
When a woman decides to become an egg donor they may not think beyond the immediate helping of another. You might wonder if helping an infertile couple can make you infertile. This is a concern for more egg donors and it is important for each potential donor to explore this subject. The BackgroundEgg donation to […]
May 13, 2014
An Egg Donor’s Story
Each Egg Donor’s experience is unique but over and over we hear stories just like the one below that remind us why we do what we do. Julie* is a Dallas Egg Donor who chose to help a couple have a baby via Egg Donation. Her particular couple was also using a surrogate so there […]
April 28, 2014
Why is it Important for a Donor to Have a Healthy BMI as an Egg Donor?
When you are considering becoming an egg donor it is important that you understand all the requirements and why they exist. One of the basic requirements for being an egg donor is to be between the ages of 21-28 and have a low to healthy BMI, usually between 18 to 29. What is a person’s […]