Fresh vs. Frozen Donor Eggs
Where Can I Donate My Eggs?
For many young women, donating eggs is an easy way to help others grow their families while also earning some money for themselves. Still, it can be overwhelming to figure out how and where to start. After all, there is a lot to not only consider but to understand, such as where to donate your eggs, the egg donation process itself, how to select an egg bank, and how much egg donors are paid in your prospective state. We’ll help break all of this down for you, so you can make an informed decision about this immeasurable act of kindness.
Making the Decision To Donate Your Eggs
Egg donation is a profoundly personal choice with the potential to impact countless lives. Individuals, couples, and families hoping to grow their families are immensely thankful for the generosity of incredible egg donors like you.
While financial compensation is an important factor for many women, the opportunity to contribute to something greater than themselves is often the most meaningful motivation.
Where Can I Donate My Eggs?
You can donate your eggs through a licensed egg donation agency or fertility clinic that operates in your state. Some agencies, like Everie, work with donors nationwide, allowing you to apply online and complete screening and donation steps at a nearby partner clinic. It's important to choose a reputable organization that provides clear guidance, supports your health and well-being, and values your contribution.
At Everie, we support egg donors in all 50 states. Our team connects you with trusted fertility clinics close to home and supports you at every stage of the egg donation process—from application to egg retrieval. You’ll never have to navigate this journey alone.
Does the Egg Donation Process Differ Among Agencies?
While you might think that the egg donation process itself won’t vary much from one bank to the next, the actual processes leading up to the medical procedure do change depending on the egg bank. So, when you are choosing an egg bank to donate with, make sure you understand all that comes with the egg donation process.
For instance, at Everie, your process will include the following steps:
Meet our team through the screening process and learn about the different types of egg donations available.
Choose between a fresh or frozen egg donation cycle.
Request an egg donation type: open ID, semi-open ID, or ID release.
Follow the medical protocol for donation cycle and retrieval.
Receive compensation.
Understand that you've contributed to something bigger than yourself and be proud of your choice to help grow a family!
A key part of our commitment to donors like you is making sure you are fully informed and wholly understand every aspect of what this journey involves. When you choose to become an egg donor with Everie, you will be supported by a highly experienced team with decades of expertise in egg donation.
Your decision to donate is deeply valued and respected, which we make sure is reflected in our dedication to listening to your needs, advocating for you throughout the entire process, and providing fair, equitable compensation.
Considerations When Selecting an Egg Bank
In addition to knowing and understanding the whole donation process at any given bank, you should also consider the egg bank’s values and how they treat and prioritize both donors and recipient parents.
At Everie, we know the beauty behind each and every egg donation. We also know that donor-conceived individuals are curious about their origins and there's no such thing as a truly anonymous donation. This is why we advocate for open ID donations, where both donors and recipients are supported to consider the potential future needs of donor-conceived children.
While we encourage open ID donations, you can choose from our 3 disclosure options: open ID, semi-open ID, and ID release egg donation. During our Mutual Match™ process, you will want to match with recipient parents who select the same disclosure as you. We want you to always feel in control of your donation and decision.
Compensation and Requirements for Egg Donation
Egg donation is a very regulated process, and each state has its own set of specific requirements you must meet in order to qualify. Although the assisted reproduction landscape is always changing and evolving, egg donation requirements protect you and all parties involved.
Egg donation by state requirements help safeguard critical concerns such as:
Donor and parent privacy
Donor requirements
Parental rights
Don’t worry, though! With Everie, you never have to handle these details alone. This is why we have a state-by-state egg donation guide that breaks down all of the requirements and compensation benefits for your state. We want you to feel informed, prepared, and confident during each stage of your journey.
Get Started Today
If you think you would like to donate your eggs to recipient parents wanting to grow their family and you feel Everie is the right choice for you, then fill out our application today!