Can You Donate Eggs If Your Tubes Are Tied?

Short answer: Yes—you can absolutely donate eggs if your tubes are tied. Tubal ligation only affects your fallopian tubes, not your ovaries or the quality of your eggs. If you’re considering becoming an egg donor but have had your tubes tied, you can still qualify and give the gift of family to someone in need. Let's look into this a bit more in-depth.  

Why You Can Donate Eggs After Tubal Ligation 

Tubal ligation—often called "getting your tubes tied"—is a surgical form of birth control that prevents pregnancy by blocking or sealing the fallopian tubes. While this procedure stops eggs from traveling to the uterus for fertilization, it doesn't impact the function of your ovaries or the health of your eggs. 

In egg donation, eggs are retrieved directly from your ovaries, bypassing your fallopian tubes altogether. So, having your tubes tied has no negative effect on your ability to produce or donate eggs. 

How the Egg Donation Process Works 

Wondering what to expect if you become an egg donor? Here’s how the egg retrieval process works: 

• Step 1: Ovarian stimulation. You’ll administer hormone injections at home for about 10–14 days to encourage your ovaries to mature multiple eggs. 

• Step 2: Monitoring. You’ll have a few short in-person visits for ultrasounds and bloodwork to track your response to medication. 

• Step 3: Egg retrieval procedure. Under mild sedation, a fertility doctor uses ultrasound guidance to retrieve eggs directly from your ovaries. This quick, 20-30 minute outpatient procedure is called transvaginal oocyte retrieval. 

Egg Donor Requirements 

Even though tied tubes won’t disqualify you, there are other important criteria to meet. At Everie, we work with a network of leading fertility clinics to ensure donor safety, ethical practices, and optimal outcomes for intended parents. To qualify as an egg donor, you must: 

• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident 

• Be between 21 and 29 years old 

• Have a BMI of 29 or lower 

• Be a non-smoker with no history of drug use 

• Be able to provide at least 3 generations of medical history 

• Have completed or be pursuing education beyond high school 

• Be able and willing to self-administer hormone injections 

• Be available to travel for appointments 

• Commit to updating your personal and family medical history throughout your life 
  

If you’re researching “egg donor qualifications” or “how to become an egg donor,” make sure the agency or platform you choose offers transparency, support, and clear guidance at every step—like we do here at Everie. 

Fresh vs. Frozen Egg Donation: What’s the Difference? 

As an approved egg donor, you can choose between fresh and frozen egg donations. Both options are equally valuable and safe, and both are open to donors who have had their tubes tied. While much of the processes are the same for both donation types, the most significant difference is the timeline in order of events and duration.  

Fresh Egg Donation 

• Takes about 4 to 6 months 

• You’ll be matched with intended parents before moving forward 

• Requires coordination between your cycle and the recipient's cycle 

• After screening and matching, you’ll complete the stimulation and retrieval process 

• Compensation is provided after your donation 
  

Frozen Egg Donation 

• Typically completed in about 3 months 

• You move forward with retrieval right after screening—no need to wait for a match 

• Your eggs are frozen and stored until chosen by recipient parents 

• Compensation is provided shortly after retrieval 

• Matching happens after your eggs have been donated 

Both options involve hormone injections, monitoring, and a retrieval procedure, but the timelines and emotional experience may differ. Our team will help you decide which path is right for you. 

The Gift of Egg Donation 

You can donate eggs even if your tubes are tied. What matters most is your overall health, willingness to commit to the process, and motivation to help others. We ensure you have all the information you need to make an informed decision and know what’s best for you at every turn. When you become an egg donor with Everie, you're doing more than providing your eggs. You are giving your energy, time, commitment, and a chance for someone to grow the family of their dreams.. We're here to support you every step of the way. 

Ready to take the first step? Apply to be an egg donor today and learn more about how you can make a life-changing difference.