Donors
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Requirements
*Healthy women between the ages of 20-29
*Enrolled in college/college degree or show success in a chosen career field
*Commitment and Reliability
*Within normal weight range for height
*Healthy family history
*Non-smoker and No drug use
Broad exclusionary factors like age, family genetics, number of sexual partners, and history of drug use can eliminate candidates when we do our initial interview. Prospective Donors will be asked to complete a detailed Profile and return it with a variety of photographs. The Profile will be reviewed and additional clarification might be requested. A personal interview will be scheduled to provide more information and allow questions to be asked. After all information is reviewed and verified, the Donor will be posted on our website.
Donors are required to do the following:
*Talk with a Psychologist or Therapist who specializes in Third Party Reproduction to discuss issues related to Egg Donation.
*Consult with a Genetic Counselor to review her family health history. A report is written with recommendations for appropriate genetic testing.
*Consult with an attorney to complete a contract.
*Meet with her Intended Parent’s doctor and staff.
-The doctor and his or her staff will discuss possible side effects of medications, procedures, and other important information with the Donor. Specially trained nurses and reproductive specialists administer and monitor treatment throughout the process and follow up period.
-Some of the usual screening tests he or she might order are:
-blood tests for infectious diseases (HIV, hepatitis, etc) and genetic screening (Cystic Fibrosis, etc.)
-pelvic exam including pap smear, cultures, and ultrasound
-a urine drug test
*Follow precise instructions about self administering injections, most of which are subcutaneous (short needles).
*Keep medical appointments which can occur daily at the end of the three week medical treatment.
*Have eggs retrieved vaginally by an ultrasound guided needle while receiving intravenous anesthesia. A short period of observation will follow prior to discharge.
Compensation
Egg Donors earn $7,000- $10,000
The Intended Parent pays for all the Donor's related fees, including medical expenses and travel. They also pay the Donor's compensation. Compensation is paid to the Donor at the time of retrieval for her time and inconvenience rather than for the eggs. Women who donate feel tremendous gratification and are enabled to do many things with financial rewards given to them for performing their Donor responsibilities.
Donors are needed for women who:
*Are unable to conceive or carry a pregnancy to a viable delivery
*Are without ovaries due to a medical condition
*Have non-functioning ovaries due to premature ovarian failure
*Have infertility due to poor egg quality or age
*Have a genetic condition they do not wish to pass on
Overview
Intended Parents can review information on our Donor Database about our Donors, determining the best Match for them. After selecting their Donor, the Intended Parents confirm the Match and then the Donor begins the psychological, genetic, and medical screening. Usually the donation is anonymous, although the Intended Parents know the Donor by her first name and have pictures of her as well as the completed Profile. There may be situations where the Intended Parent wants to meet her Donor, in such cases, if the Donor is willing, a meeting will be arranged.
The Intended Parents are kept informed of the Donor's progress throughout the Egg Donation Process. By a legal contract with the Donor, the Intended Parents receive all the eggs produced. Invitro fertilization with a Donor gives at least a 50-60% chance of getting pregnant. The compensation paid to the Donor does not begin to fully reflect the immense gratitude they feel. Their deep appreciation and good wishes for this special person continue for many years.
Alternative Conceptions facilitates communications, procures insurance, and makes payments to the Donor as responsibilities are accomplished. As this process develops, many Donors are also given the opportunity to travel, in the case of out-of-state Intended Parents. We treat our Donors with sensitivity, respect, and dignity. We want the Donor experience to be personal, confidential, and memorable.
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