Can You Donate Eggs If Your Tubes Are Tied? Here’s What to Know

If you’ve had a tubal ligation and are considering egg donation, you’re not alone. Many women complete their own families and later decide to help others. The big question – can you donate eggs if your tubes are tied – comes up often. 

Good news: having “tubes tied” rarely disqualifies you. That’s because ligation blocks the fallopian tubes but doesn’t stop the ovaries from making eggs. Programs look at your overall health, labs, and readiness, not just your past surgery. 

Below, we explain what tubal ligation does (and doesn’t) change, how egg retrieval bypasses the tubes, and what the donor timeline looks like. We keep it clear, honest, and supportive, so you can decide with confidence.

Quick Facts

• Tubal ligation affects the fallopian tubes, but it does not stop ovulation or change egg quality.
• Egg retrieval bypasses the tubes because eggs are collected directly from the ovaries.
• You still need to meet standard egg donor requirements, including age range, health screening, and AMH/AFC results.
• Most donors with tubal ligation follow the same egg donation process and recovery timeline as any other donor.

What Happens When You Get Your Tubes Tied?

Tubal ligation, also known as having your tubes tied or tube tying, is a permanent form of birth control. 

Despite its common names, it doesn’t actually involve “tying” your tubes. Instead, it blocks or seals the fallopian tubes, so sperm can’t reach the egg and the egg can’t travel to the uterus.

Because the tubes are blocked, natural conception is unlikely, which is the goal of the surgery. However, it doesn’t remove your ovaries and doesn’t stop ovulation. Your hormones keep cycling as usual, and your body still tries to release an egg each month.

In other words, since there are still eggs present, egg donation is still possible for many people even after tubal ligation.

Does Tubal Ligation Affect Your Eggs?

Short answer: no. 

Tubal ligation changes the route, not the egg. Your egg quality is shaped by age, ovarian reserve, and genetics, not by whether your tubes are open or blocked.

Here are a few simple checks clinics like Lucina Egg Bank use to see how your eggs are doing:

• AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone). A quick blood test linked to egg supply.
• AFC (Antral Follicle Count). A brief ultrasound that counts resting follicles.
• Cycle history and health review. Keeps you safe and sets clear expectations.

Can You Still Donate Eggs If Your Tubes Are Tied?

With tied tubes, you can still donate if you meet medical criteria. The egg donation process does not require the fallopian tubes. 

During retrieval, the doctor uses a thin needle under ultrasound guidance to collect mature eggs directly from the ovaries. The tubes are simply not part of the pathway.

Who’s likely eligible?

• Women within the program’s age window (often 19-31).
• Non-smokers with a BMI below 32 and a normal basic health screen.
• Those who can follow the short timeline and monitoring schedule.
• Individuals who pass genetic and infectious-disease screening.

If you’re unsure, a 1-minute eligibility check and a friendly call with a coordinator can clarify your next steps.

The Egg Donation Process for Women with Tubal Ligation

Actually, the egg donation process for women who have had their tubes tied is the same as for most donors. The difference is simply that your tubes are blocked, which doesn’t really matter because retrieval bypasses the tubes entirely.

• Step 1: Application & Welcome Call. Share your health and surgical history (include your tubal ligation). A coordinator maps your timeline, answers questions, and explains compensation.
• Step 2: Medical & Psychological Evaluation. Quick AMH blood test and AFC ultrasound to check ovarian reserve, a brief psych screen for informed consent, plus standard genetic and infectious-disease labs.
• Step 3: Matching & Scheduling. If matching is needed, it happens after you’re cleared. Dates are set around your work/class schedule.
• Step 4: Stimulation & Monitoring (10-14 days). Short daily at-home injections with 5-7 quick check-ins. Mild bloating near the end is common; your team watches comfort and safety.
• Step 5: Retrieval & Recovery (1-2 days). Outpatient, light sedation, about 20-30 minutes. Eggs are retrieved directly from the ovaries—the fallopian tubes aren’t involved. Most donors rest the day of and ease back within 1-2 days (skip heavy lifting until cleared).

To learn more, read our guide detailing the egg donation process, from start to finish.

Benefits and Considerations of Donating Eggs with Tubal Ligation

If your tubes are tied, you’re still a strong candidate – and in a few ways, the process can be even simpler.

Here’s what that means for you, specifically.

Benefits of Donating Eggs When Your Tubes Are Tied

• Faster to “cycle-ready.” No need to remove long-acting birth control or wait through a hormone “washout,” so you can move from screening to scheduling sooner.
• No hormones to pause or swap. Tubal ligation doesn’t affect the ovarian hormones targeted by stimulation, keeping protocols straightforward.
• Clear surgical history on file. Operative notes give clinicians a verified view of your pelvic history, which helps focus screening on what matters (AMH, AFC, genetics, infectious disease labs).
• Built-in contraceptive certainty. Permanent contraception reduces the stress of managing temporary birth control during stimulation.
• Retrieval bypasses the tubes. Eggs are collected directly from the ovaries, so the fallopian tubes aren’t part of the procedure.
• Smoother path for repeat cycles. If you’re approved to donate again, you won’t juggle starting/stopping temporary methods between cycles.
• Less second-guessing. Many donors with completed families describe feeling settled and focused on helping another family, which is very useful during consent and planning.

Things to Consider

• Share surgical details. Tell your coordinator the type and date of your tubal ligation and any follow-up notes (bring records if you have them).
• Usual eligibility still applies. Age window, BMI, health history, and AMH/AFC results guide approval for all donors.
• Plan your calendar. Expect 10-14 days of stimulation with short morning visits, plus a quiet day after retrieval.
• Flag recent surgeries or symptoms. If your tubal ligation was recent, or if you’re still experiencing pelvic pain or fever, then your team may adjust timing for safety.
• Ask every question. You’ll have a direct contact for meds timing, after-care, and what to bring to each visit.

How Lucina Supports Donors with Tubal Ligation

With Lucina Egg Bank, you’ll get a named coordinator, clear next steps, and fast replies, from your first message to your recovery check-in. 

We’ll group appointments when possible, offer early/late windows where available, and help you plan a simple, low-stress recovery day. 

Because tubal ligation is non-hormonal, we can keep your plan straightforward and focused on what matters: your health, your schedule, and your comfort.

What happens next

• Check eligibility in minutes. A quick pre-screen confirms basics and timing.
  
• See the full timeline. Get a week-by-week view that fits work or classes.
  
• Meet your coordinator. Ask anything, whether that’s about meds, after-care, or schedule tips.

Ready When You Are

If you came here asking, “Can you donate eggs if your tubes are tied?” you now know the answer is yes – and that the process can be simple, organized, and well supported. 

If you’re ready to help a family and earn fair compensation, we’ll build a plan around your life and keep each step clear. All you need to do is reach out today.

FAQs

Can I donate eggs if I’ve had my tubes tied?

Yes. Can you donate eggs if your tubes are tied? In most cases, yes—tubal ligation doesn’t affect egg production or quality. Approval depends on standard screening.

How does egg donation work if my tubes are tied?

The doctor retrieves eggs from the ovaries, so the fallopian tubes are not used.

Does tubal ligation affect my fertility or egg count?

Tubal ligation prevents natural conception by blocking the tubes. It doesn’t reduce ovarian reserve or change how your eggs develop.

Are there special tests for donors with tied tubes?

No special tests are required solely for tubal ligation. You’ll complete the usual AMH, AFC, genetic, and infectious-disease screening.

Will a previous surgery make retrieval harder?

In most cases, no. Your medical team reviews your surgical history, confirms there are no complications, and plans your cycle as usual.