Be an Egg Donor in USA

You must be healthy, generally between 21–31 years old, with BMI under 30, regular cycles, no major genetic disorders or lifestyle risk factors, and willing to complete the screening process.

Application → initial screening → medical & genetic testing → matching → ovarian stimulation → monitoring → egg retrieval.

Application → initial screening → medical & genetic testing → matching → ovarian stimulation → monitoring → egg retrieval.

On average 4–6 weeks, depending on matching and scheduling.

Typically USD 6,000–15,000 per donation cycle, depending on factors like education, background, prior donations, and demand.

Yes — reputable agencies usually cover necessary travel expenses related to the donation process.

Under professional medical care and standard protocols, there is no evidence that egg donation permanently impacts future fertility.

Most donors report only mild discomfort. Egg retrieval uses sedation, and any discomfort can usually be managed with over-the-counter pain relief.

No. Once eggs are donated and fertilized, legal parental rights transfer to the intended parents. Donor agreements ensure this.

Though practices vary, many clinics follow recommendations from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) to limit a donor to a reasonable number of cycles to safeguard health.

Yes — most agencies require you to wait at least 2–3 menstrual cycles between donations to allow full recovery.

Physical exam, hormone tests, infectious disease screening, genetic carrier testing, psychological evaluation, and family medical history review.

You may still apply — but the agency may require additional assessments; eligibility may depend heavily on available health information.

Some agencies ask for at least one year of college or certain background qualities; but being single, married, or having children does not automatically disqualify you.

If you pass screening but are not selected, you remain in the donor pool until matched. There is no compensation unless donation occurs.

Compensation is usually disbursed shortly after egg retrieval, once the procedure is complete.

Yes. Recipients should treat it like taxable income under U.S. law.

Occasionally — but policies vary by agency. If allowed, it may require forgoing compensation. This must be discussed and agreed in advance.

There may be periods (especially around stimulation and retrieval) when you’ll be asked to abstain to avoid unintended pregnancy.

Unlikely — most procedures must be done by qualified fertility specialists associated with the agency to meet regulatory and safety standards.

A physician-led agency will provide you with support, medical oversight, and a dedicated donor coordinator to address your concerns at every step.

From application to donation, the process typically takes 4–6 weeks, depending on matching and scheduling.

No, egg donation is safe and does not impact your future fertility when performed under professional medical supervision.

Egg donation is when a woman gives her eggs to another person or couple to help them have a baby. The donated eggs are fertilized in a lab and then placed in the recipient’s womb.

A woman is born with all the eggs she will ever have, around 1 to 2 million. However, these eggs continuously degrade over time. By the time she reaches puberty, only about 300,000 to 500,000 remain. A woman at the age of 20 may have  200,000 eggs.

Regarding the number of eggs lost during each menstrual cycle, multiple follicles begin the maturation process, and all but one typically degrade and are reabsorbed into the body. So, while only one egg is typically released, many more than that can be lost in the process. The exact number can vary, but it is thought to be between 15 to 20 eggs per cycle.

By the time a woman reaches 30, it is estimated that the number of eggs remaining could range from around 39,000 to 52,000, depending on the individual. However, the number can vary widely from woman to woman, and it is also important to remember that egg quality plays a significant role in fertility as well, not just the quantity of eggs.

This is why donating twenty eggs in an egg donation cycle should have minimal impact on a women’s fertility.

Our head office is in New York City, but we work with over 120 different IVF Centers throughout the USA and Canada where our donors go to donate their eggs. We will help schedule your donation at an IVF Center as close as possible to your home. If you live outside the USA and wish to be an egg donor, please complete the egg donor application and we will refer you, if possible,  to an affiliated IVF Center outside the USA or Canada.

To become an egg donor, you start by applying to an egg donor program like ours at Surrogacy4All. After you pass initial screenings and meet the egg donor requirements, you undergo a medical procedure to retrieve the eggs.

The requirements can vary between agencies, but egg donors need to be between 21 and 31 years old, have a healthy BMI under thirty, and have no major genetic disorders. Other factors like lifestyle habits and overall health also play a role.

Egg donors are usually compensated for their time andeffort. At Surrogacy4All, we offer competitive compensation for our egg donors,which can range from $7,000 to $15,000 per donation cycle.

No, egg donors do not have legal rights to any child born from their donated eggs. This is ensured through legal contracts signed before the donation process begins.

Egg donors take hormonal medications to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs. These medications are generally safe but can have side effects. Our medical team closely monitors all egg donors to ensure their safety.

Like any medical procedure, there are potential risks with egg donation, including reactions to medication and the egg retrieval process. Serious complications are rare, and our team prioritizes the health and safety of our egg donors.

Most donors report minimal discomfort during the egg retrieval process. Any discomfort can usually be managed with over-the-counter pain medication.

The egg donation process typically takes about 3 to 4 months from the initial application to egg retrieval.

No, it does not matter where you live. We work with egg donors from all over the country.

Age limits are in place because younger women tend to produce healthier eggs and have fewer complications during the donation process. We prefer women between the age of 20 and 31 years old with a BMI under thirty.

Yes, you can still be an egg donor if you are adopted. However, we might require additional health information since your family medical history may not be available.

The American Society for Reproductive Medicine recommends that a woman donate eggs no more than six times in her lifetime to minimize potential health risks. So, if you get paid $10,000 per cycle you can make $60,000.

Intended parents select a donor based on numerous factors such as physical characteristics, health history, personal interests, and more. The matching time can vary, but once you are chosen, our team will notify you immediately.

Yes, it is possible for you to keep some of your eggs for your own future use when you undergo an egg retrieval process.

This is known as egg freezing or oocyte cryopreservation. It is a method women can use to preserve reproductive potential for assorted reasons such as medical treatments that could affect fertility, delaying childbearing for personal reasons, or for donation purposes.

However, it is important to note that the process of egg donation and egg freezing for personal use are usually separate procedures. If you are interested in both donating eggs and freezing some for your own future use, you would need to discuss this with our egg donation agency to understand the feasibility, potential costs involved, and how it may affect the donation process.

Typically, our agency will allow you to keep one cohort of six eggs in exchange for foregoing your compensation as an egg donor. An egg-freezing cycle typically costs between $12,000 to $15,000 including medication. So, this is an excellent option for you to preserve your eggs for future use.

For optimal outcomes in the egg donation process at Suggogacy4All, it’s essential to consult our designated fertility specialist, not your personal doctor. They’ll oversee your care, ensuring expertise in the procedures. This approach, tailored to the intended parent(s), prioritizes the best results for everyone involved in the journey.

In the context of Suggogacy4All, a known match signifies a scenario where individuals engaged in the surrogacy journey share contact details with the intended parents. Continuous communication, facilitated through phone or video calls, fosters a personal connection between the surrogate and intended parents, ensuring ongoing contact throughout and beyond the matching process.