| Deciding to become an egg donor can be a very big | | | | decreasing the possibility of a pregnancy while |
| and important decision. Egg donation is a relatively | | | | increasing the probability of a resulting birth defect. |
| new reproduction service that enables women | | | | These age restrictions are implemented to ensure |
| experiencing difficulties conceiving to become | | | | that the egg donation process is safe and secure for |
| pregnant. Whether you came across an ad for egg | | | | both the donor and the beneficiary and to increase |
| donation or were asked by a close friend or relative | | | | the chance that a pregnancy will occur. |
| to consider becoming an egg donor, it is imperative | | | | Once you have applied to become a donor, you may |
| that you understand exactly what the process entails | | | | have a number of medical consultations before you |
| and that you make the best decision for you. | | | | are even accepted. Typically these will include a |
| Egg donation centers and programs can vary in their | | | | doctor physical, a gynecology exam, blood and urine |
| criteria for egg donors, but certain specifications are | | | | testing, an evaluation of your medical and family |
| rather standard, such as age. Typically, women | | | | history, and a psychological evaluation. You will then |
| considered for egg donation must be at least 21 | | | | have a chance to discuss with a program or center |
| years of age. This guarantees that the woman is old | | | | representative, your rights and responsibilities as a |
| enough to enter a legally binding contract. The | | | | donor. |
| maximum age is usually about 35 years old; this is to | | | | Once you have been accepted, you then must be |
| ensure that the woman will still respond relatively well | | | | matched with the right woman who will be the |
| to the fertility drugs. The older a woman gets, the | | | | recipient or your eggs and provide your consent in |
| bigger the chance her eggs may be anomalous, | | | | order for the donation to take place. |