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Egg Donation FAQs 

  • During the egg retrieval procedure, you’ll be under sedation and shouldn’t feel any pain. You might experience mild cramping or light spotting afterward, but these effects are temporary and resolve quickly. 
     

    While the at-home hormone injections might be uncomfortable, a nurse will guide you on how to safely self-administer them, and the needle is very small—most donors report little to no discomfort. 

  • Healthy, fertile women in their 20s to early 30s have hundreds of thousands of viable eggs. The average number retrieved in a single donation ranges from 20 to 30 eggs. Therefore, donating eggs should not affect your fertility at all. 

  • You will be required to administer at-home hormone injections for about 10 days leading up to the egg retrieval. You can either give them to yourself or have a trusted friend, family member, or partner help you. 

  • The recipient parents are responsible for medical bills, travel bills, and other expenses related to the donation. 

For more frequently asked questions, feel free to visit our Egg Donor FAQ page.  

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Egg Donor Qualifications, Process & Compensation

Our donors are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we hold your health, readiness, and experience to the highest standard. The egg donor process begins with clear qualifications to ensure safety and success for everyone involved. You’ll undergo thorough screenings leading up to milestones such as matching and the egg retrieval process. Along the way, you’ll receive fair compensation for your time and dedication as recognition for the incredible gift you’re giving to intended parents. We’ll guide you with transparency and support throughout the process. 

Qualifications

To guarantee your safety and provide the best possible outcomes for recipient parents, we follow strict egg donor requirements. Egg donor qualifications include:  

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  • 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​

What Could Disqualify Me From Donating Eggs?

Some things that will disqualify a candidate from consideration are:

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  • You are above the egg donor age limit of 29  

  • Your BMI doesn't meet the criteria  

  • You are a smoker  

  • You have a history of drug use  

  • You are unwilling to be open about your family history  

How the Egg Donation Process Works

When you become an egg donor with Everie, you can trust that our team of professionals will be there for you every step of the way. To earn your trust, we ensure you understand how the process works and what you can expect.   

The egg donation process at Everie looks like this:  

1. Apply & get approved

2. Attend a virtual consultation

3. Complete your donor profile & fertility testing 

4. Intended parents view your profile​ 

5. Confirm a match with intended parents​ 

6. Complete screening & legal agreements​ 

7. Begin your donation cycle

8. Complete egg retrieval​

9. Receive compensation & celebrate your impact​

Benefits of Being an Egg Donor 

Donating with Everie offers meaningful benefits, including the chance to profoundly impact someone's life by helping them build a family. You'll also receive compensation, which many donors use to travel, invest in education, or pursue personal goals. ​

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Becoming an egg donor is an incredibly empowering journey which can make a real, lasting impact. At Everie, we’re all about transparency, so you’ll know exactly what to expect—from your very first screening to the final retrieval and every step in between. Everything we do is designed to keep you safe, comfortable, and in control, all while helping hopeful parents create the family they’ve been dreaming of. 

How Egg Donation Works

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At Everie, our egg donors are self-confident, brave go-getters who take control of their choices and understand the long-term implications of choosing to donate their eggs. Our team of professional fertility and donation experts is committed to providing unparalleled support and connection throughout the entire process—for every hopeful parent, for every selfless donor, for every step of the process, for every donor-conceived child.

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If donating eggs with Everie sounds like the right choice for you, you can start your journey today.   

What Is Egg Donation?

Egg donation is an assisted reproductive technique where a woman's eggs are retrieved in a minor procedure and used to help others become parents.   

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Our donors are healthy young women who meet physical, health, and educational criteria. Although donors provide the genetic material, they have no parental rights or responsibilities.​

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Learn more about egg donation. 

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