Your Guide to Egg Donation in Iowa
Our egg donors may come from all over the United States, but they all share the same purpose: to help deserving intended parents grow their families.
Why Become an Egg Donor?
Egg donation is a deeply personal decision that has the power to touch many lives. Individuals, couples, and families hoping to bring a baby into the world are infinitely grateful for the kindness of egg donors.
Although monetary compensation plays a role in many women’s decision to donate their eggs, the desire to be a part of something bigger than themselves is often the biggest motivation. To learn more about why you should consider egg donation, please visit our Benefits of Becoming an Egg Donor page.
How To Become an Egg Donor in Iowa
We ask that you review our egg donation requirements to determine whether you are ready to take the next step. In general, our egg donors in Iowa must:
Between the ages of 21-29 years old
Body mass index (BMI) is below 27.5
At least 5 feet tall
Have both ovaries
Free of genetic disorder diagnosis
General clean bill of health
Do not use tobacco
No history of substance abuse
Able to obtain up-to-date family history and health status
No history of multigenerational familial diagnoses such as inheritable cancer, various
genetic disorders, etc.
Some education beyond high school or success in a chosen career path
Willingness to complete medical and psychological screening
Willingness to use injectable medications
Willingness to travel as requested, including a screening trip, local appointments,
and up to 12 days for egg retrieval and follow-up care
Many of these requirements have been set by IVF clinics to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of our donors and the children their eggs will help create.
The Egg Donation Process
Once you have applied to be an egg donor, our team will get in touch! We cover the egg donation process and timeline in greater depth on this page, but here’s what you can expect:
Attend a virtual consultation
Complete your donor profile & fertility testing
Intended parents view your profile
Confirm a match with intended parents
Complete screening & legal agreements
Begin your donation cycle
Complete egg retrieval
Receive compensation & celebrate your impact
Iowa Egg Donor FAQ
What disqualifies you from donating your eggs?
Women are typically disqualified from becoming an egg donor when they don’t meet all of the requirements. For example, you will be disqualified from consideration if:
You are older than the egg donor age limit of 29
Your BMI is not lower than 27.5
You are a smoker
You have a history of drug use
You are unwilling to be open about your family history
What is the downside to donating your eggs?
While we don’t consider them drawbacks, there are sacrifices involved with donating your eggs. You will spend time applying, having medical appointments, and performing injections to help multiple eggs mature at once. You must also be willing to accept the fact that your anonymity is not guaranteed because people have access to genetic information.
Can you still have kids after donating eggs?
Healthy, fertile women in their 20s have hundreds of thousands of viable eggs, so egg donation should not affect your ability to conceive naturally.
Is it hard to get accepted as an egg donor?
To ensure donor health and egg quality, women must meet strict eligibility criteria to be considered for egg donation. Women who meet the requirements must undergo a comprehensive screening process that includes a health evaluation, psychological assessment, and background check.
Review our Egg Donor FAQs for more answers to common questions.
Start Your Egg Donation Journey
If Everie seems like a good fit for your egg donation experience, we would love to hear from you! Please fill out our online form below to take the next step. We can’t wait to meet you and share in this amazing process!
