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Help by Donating
Becoming an egg donor with the nation’s leading egg donation program is a fantastic way to help others. Our experienced medical team will focus on your safety and make the whole process simple and easy. We strongly believe you will have an enjoyable experience with us. Together, we make building families possible.
Benefits of Becoming an Egg Donor
With our program, you don’t have to wait for an intended parent to choose your profile. Once approved, you can start your egg donation journey right away.
Your health and safety are our top priorities. Our medical team will support you at every step. The egg donation process is safe, retrieving only about 15–20 eggs from the thousands your body naturally produces.
First-time egg donors receive at least $8,000, with additional premiums available. Plus, you can earn $800 for every friend you refer who donates eggs.
Any private information provided through applications, interviews, or other documents is confidential. Only the people you choose to share your journey with will know about your donation.
Egg Donor Requirements
You’ll need to meet specific egg donor requirements to become an egg donor. The FDA carefully regulates the egg donation process to ensure the health and safety of everyone involved, especially the intended parents and their future babies.
Wondering if you qualify? Fill out our application to check your eligibility and take the first step toward becoming an egg donor.
Egg Donation Process
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Egg Donor Reviews
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Yes, the egg donation process is very safe. With over 20,000 cycles being performed in the United States annually, it is considered a routine procedure. Egg donation involves relatively low risks, and donors rarely experience serious complications.
“There are no long-term adverse risks of IVF or egg donation,” said Richard J. Paulson, president of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and head of the infertility program at the University of Southern California – one of the nation’s oldest egg donor programs.
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.
There is no evidence to suggest that being an egg donor impacts your fertility in the future. Women are born with approximately 2 million eggs, but by puberty, this number decreases to around 400,000. Of these, only about 400 eggs will mature and be ovulated throughout a woman’s lifetime, leaving the vast majority unused. In a typical cycle, a woman produces 15–20 eggs, with only one being released during ovulation while the others are naturally discarded. During the ovarian stimulation process, we help develop these additional eggs that would otherwise not be used, ensuring the natural pool of ovarian follicles remains unaffected.
If you have further concerns, you can speak directly with one of our physicians to discuss this in more detail.
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.
Once selected, the process leading up to your egg retrieval typically takes 2 weeks to 1 month. The exact timeline may vary depending on factors such as your medical protocol and scheduling.
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.
We take the privacy of our egg donors very seriously. All of our donors are anonymous. When an egg donor is anonymous, it means there is no exchange of identifying information between the donor and the intended parents (recipient of the donor eggs). Names and identifying information are all confidential.
The average egg donor compensation starts at $8,000. However, egg donor pay differs based on a number of factors, including the donor’s education, her donation history, and other factors.
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 expenses related to your egg donation. You will be fully reimbursed if you need to pay for something out of pocket. Simply submit an expense reimbursement along with the receipts to process your reimbursement.
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Apply to Become an Egg Donor
To become an egg donor, you must meet specific egg donor qualifications. The FDA carefully regulates egg donation to ensure the health and safety of everyone involved, with the ultimate goal of helping intended parents welcome a healthy baby into their lives.
Before starting the egg donation process and signing a legally binding contract, it’s important to understand the potential risks associated with egg donation. A consultation with your doctor is strongly recommended to address any questions or concerns before committing to the process.
In order to become an Egg Donor, you must fulfill the qualification criteria. Egg donation is highly regulated by the FDA and complying with the requirements is utterly important to accomplish the main objective of egg donation – helping Intended Parents welcome their healthy baby home.
