Thank you for considering the gift of becoming an egg donor. For some, egg donation is the last hope for a baby. Couples considering using egg donation have tried everything else to conceive-exhaustive testing, countless appointments with fertility specialists, strained relationships. It is only this genuine act of irreplaceable kindness that offers them a breath of hope.
Open Arms is currently accepting applications from potential egg donors throughout the United States. Egg donation is not for everyone, but for younger women who are responsible, loving, healthy, and mature and wish to considered as an egg donor. As an egg donor, you will be working with one of the most experienced agencies in the United States. You can earn at least $6,000 for your generosity and be able to give the most precious gift that only you can give.
Ready to Become An Egg Donor? Complete Our Pre-Screening Form To Get Started!
Open Arms Guide to Egg Donation for Egg Donors
- Between the ages of 21 and 33
- Healthy
- Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 28 or less
- Not Adopted
- Does not smoke or use illegal drugs
- No history of depression or any mental health disorders
- Is not alcohol dependant
- Have never been convicted of a crime
- Is a U.S. citizen or legal resident
- Is educated, mature, dependable and committed to following through with the process
- Negative PAP Smear within the last 12 months.
To Begin the Pre-Screening Process, Complete the Form Below:
Open Arms Guide to Egg Donation for Egg Donors
Open Arms Guide to Egg Donation for Egg Donors
Yes, you may take birth control pills. Donors may also have an IUD or have had your tubes tied. You should not be taking injections of Depo Provera or using Norplant for birth control because it affects the timing of the cycle.
You may be allowed to donate up to six times, based on the quality of your eggs.
For most women, no. Everyone has a different level of discomfort that they interpret as painful. Thousands of women donate eggs each year. Generally women don’t find the injections painful, and the egg retrieval process is done as an outpatient procedure in a fertility clinic.
While we coordinate all services, our agency does not actually perform any of the medical procedures. You will be working with a certified fertility specialist selected by the Intended Parents. This doctor will explain the medical procedures involved and can answer any specific questions you may have.
You will undergo an outpatient procedure for the egg retrieval. Again, please see the egg donation process page for more information.
The normal length of time a donor is on injectable medications is between three and four weeks.
The time varies according to the needs of the Intended Parents.
All egg donors need to be healthy, dependable, mature woman between the ages of 21 and 33.
Please refer to the egg donation process on our egg donor’s page for more information.
Upon completion of the cycle, donors are reimbursed a minimum of $6,000 for their time and efforts, paid in two installments. Successful donors may request higher compensation.
Women need egg donors when their eggs are not available due to many reasons including age, premature menopause, and fertility problems in their genetic background.
The anonymity of the egg donor is currently protected, however we cannot promise that future laws may change allowing such a circumstance.
No. Your Intended Parents will pay for all of your medical expenses including medical testing, psychological screening, and any traveling that you may have to do.
This is an anonymous program, so under normal circumstances, you will not know if a baby has been born. However, you will know that you have offered a couple the chance of a lifetime.
No. Everything remains anonymous. Sometimes recipients will write a thank you note to the donor for her tremendous gift, but exchanges remain confidential. Under certain circumstances, when both parties agree, donors and recipients may meet.
Open Arms Guide to Egg Donation for Egg Donors