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If you’ve ever wanted to do something truly meaningful, egg donation with Lucina is a life-changing opportunity.
Our compassionate gift helps build families for LGBTQ+ individuals, cancer survivors, single parents, and couples who have faced years of hoping.
Based in San Diego, California, Lucina Egg Bank welcomes donors from across the U.S. With all travel costs covered to our San Diego clinic, you’ll feel valued, supported, and cared for every step of the way.
Lucina Egg Bank is one of the nation’s leading programs, offering an unparalleled experience that is both profoundly meaningful and highly rewarding.
Most donors earn $8,000 – $15,000 + Premiums. Highly qualified donors can earn up to $50,000 per cycle, with a total potential of up to $300,000 for 6 cycles.
Lucina covers 100% of all medical expenses and travel costs to our San Diego clinic. There are absolutely no hidden fees or charges for you, ever.
Earn $1,000 for every friend you refer who donates, helping even more families grow while earning extra.
Our quick, easy process is designed to fit your lifestyle, typically taking 6 to 10 weeks from application to retrieval, with no waiting to be chosen once approved.
You’ll have a personal donor support specialist and a compassionate team guiding you every step of the way, from your 2-minute application to post-retrieval care.
All donations are anonymous, ensuring your identity and personal information remain confidential.
Your well-being is paramount. Lucina’s experienced medical team ensures your health and safety are our top priority, guided by FDA regulations and over 30 years of expertise.
All procedures are routine, performed by skilled medical professionals using established, low-risk protocols.
Egg donation develops eggs your body would naturally discard, with no known long-term adverse risks to your future fertility.
Personalized stimulation plans prioritize your health and comfort, typically aiming for 15–20 eggs retrieved for optimal safety and success.
Rigorous pre-donation health and genetic screenings ensure your eligibility and safety.
We make the process simple and empowering every step of the way.
Answer a few quick questions to see if you meet initial eligibility. Get an instant pre-qualification notification.
If pre-qualified, you’ll undergo comprehensive medical and psychological screenings, all conveniently arranged.
Once approved, you can start your donation journey — no waiting for a match. You’ll take medications to prepare your body.
The quick, safe retrieval is performed under light sedation at our San Diego clinic.
You’re compensated directly on-site, immediately after your donation.
Egg donation is carefully regulated to ensure everyone’s safety. You may qualify if you:
Yes. All procedures are FDA-regulated and performed by skilled medical professionals using safe, low-risk protocols. Your health and safety are our top priorities.
During the procedure (the egg retrieval), you will be put to sleep for about 20-30 minutes, so you will not feel anything. Following the procedure, some may experience mild cramping and bloating. You may or may not experience some of the symptoms.
Every person is different, so the effects of the process will vary, but if you feel pain – relax, it is definitely more than manageable.
No. Donation doesn’t deplete your ability to have children. There are no known long-term adverse risks to your future fertility.
Most of our egg donors donate multiple times because they find the process fulfilling and relatively easy. Egg donors can donate around 3 times per year, depending on the process length for each cycle. The maximum, according to ASRM, is 6 times. Our physicians can help determine this number on an individual basis.
You’ll need to have two regular menstrual cycles or wait at least two months between donation cycles. This allows your body time to recover and ensures overall health and safety.
Our physician recommends resting for at least 24 hours following the egg retrieval procedure. This allows your body the time it needs to recover comfortably.
To donate eggs, your BMI must fall within a healthy range as defined by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine guidelines. While BMI is not a perfect measure, it helps estimate a healthy weight-to-height distribution. We may accept donors slightly above the BMI threshold to account for its limitations. High BMI can affect natural fertility and make ovarian stimulation less effective, increasing the risks associated with egg donation. These guidelines are in place to prioritize your health and safety throughout the process.
No, you cannot donate eggs while pregnant or breastfeeding. However, you can complete the pre-screen application to determine your eligibility for the future. This allows you to prepare for egg donation once your pregnancy and breastfeeding journey are complete.
Yes, you can! Cycle suppression removal will be discussed with your egg donor coordinator once accepted into the program. When it gets closer to the egg retrieval date, we will provide you with our cycle suppression pills.
During the egg retrieval procedure, you will be under anesthesia for 20–30 minutes, so you won’t feel any discomfort. After the procedure, some donors may experience mild cramping or bloating, though not everyone has these symptoms. Since every person’s experience is unique, the effects can vary. If you do feel any pain, rest assured it is mild and manageable.
Once you submit your application, you’ll receive an instant pre-qualification notification. This lets you know right away if you meet our initial egg donor criteria. If you pre-qualify, we’ll schedule a brief phone interview to discuss the egg donation process and compensation and address any questions you may have.
The duration of injections varies based on your doctor’s protocol, as each individual is different. Generally, you can expect to take injections for about 10–12 days.
The streamlined process typically takes 6 to 10 weeks from application to retrieval.
To become an egg donor, you need to fill out an online application to check your eligibility. You’ll undergo a medical screening and sign a donor contract if approved. Once cleared, you’ll begin the donation process under the guidance of an experienced medical team.
The number of eggs retrieved varies from person to person. Some donors may produce as few as 2 eggs, while others may produce 20 or more. This depends on your body’s natural response to the medications and ovarian stimulation process.
Yes, you will need to travel to our location in San Diego, California, for the egg retrieval. We cover all travel expenses upfront and book flights, accommodations, and other arrangements. If you’re located within the U.S., most appointments will take place at a local clinic near you, and your trip to San Diego will last 7–9 days for the retrieval procedure. For international donors, the entire donation cycle is completed in one trip, typically lasting 18–21 days. This ensures all necessary steps are completed during your visit.
After the retrieval, you may experience mild cramping, bloating, or soreness. If needed, we can provide pain medication to help manage any discomfort. Rest and relaxation are highly encouraged during this time. If you need time off from school or work, we’re happy to provide a physician’s note to ensure you have sufficient time for recovery. Throughout the week, your egg donation coordinators will stay in touch to monitor your recovery and address any medical needs.
Keep in mind that recovery varies for everyone, but you won’t go through it alone—we’re here to support you every step of the way!
During the egg retrieval procedure, you will be put under sedation for about 20-30 minutes. Using a thin needle guided by ultrasound, eggs are retrieved vaginally from your ovaries in about 15–20 minutes.
Unlike other egg programs, the process with Lucina is very fast. You don’t need to wait to be matched with an intended parent. We will let you know immediately if your application is approved and selected by us and coordinate your egg retrieval process. Depending on your availability, the entire process will last for 1-2 months.
Most donors can donate up to six times total, per ASRM guidelines.
First-time donors receive $8,000–$15,000+. You can earn up to $90,000 for multiple donations. Compensation is paid quickly, directly on-site after retrieval.
As an egg donor, you’ll receive your full compensation directly from Lucina. The payment is provided in full upon completing the egg retrieval and delivered to you while you are still on-site.
No. Lucina covers all travel costs, medical expenses, and related fees. You will have no out-of-pocket expenses ever.
To start refering please create a profile on our referral program page, get your unique link and start sharing it with as many women as possible. As a thank you, you’ll receive $1,000 per successful referral.
Absolutely. You’ll earn $1,000 for every successful donor referral.
Yes, any private information is confidential. All agreements are anonymous, meaning no identifying information is exchanged with intended parents.
No! We welcome egg donors from across the country. All travel expenses to our San Diego clinic for the retrieval are covered.
Becoming an egg donor is a powerful way to help others on their journey to parenthood. To ensure the health and safety of everyone involved, egg donation is carefully regulated by the FDA.
Before you begin your egg donation journey, it’s important to understand the process and any potential medical risks. A consultation with your doctor is strongly recommended so you can make an informed decision with confidence.
Note: Candidates must meet specific qualifications to be able to become egg donors. These requirements are in place to protect both egg donors and the intended families. By donating, you’re taking part in something bigger—giving hope, creating families, and changing lives.
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