EGG DONOR TIPS

1. EDUCATE YOURSELF

Try to educate yourself about medical procedures that are involved in becoming an Egg/ Oocyte Donor. Internet offers tremendous number of resources. Most IVF clinics describe the procedure of Egg Donation in great details. Learn about requirements and procedures.

2. PREPARE A LETTER TO THE INTENDED PARENTS.

In order to save time, write few paragraphs about yourself, your family, etc. Expect that the Intended Parents may ask you a lot of questions about your health condition, reproductive history, and family history. If you have few paragraphs about yourself, it will demonstrate that you are a serious and organized person. In addition, it will save you a lot of time.

3. MEET YOUR INTENDED PARENTS IN PERSON, UNLESS YOU ARE WILLNG TO DONATE ANONIMOUS.

It is very important to meet your Intended Parents in person. E-mail or telephone communication may not be always accurate.

4. ALWAYS HAVE EGG DONOR CONTRACT.

You need an Egg Donor Contract before starting any tests or /and medical procedures. If you do not have a Contract clearly stating who is paying for your medical procedures, tests, etc. you become liable for all these charges.

5. MAKE SURE THAT THE RECIPIENT FAMILY AGREES TO COVER ALL MEDICAL EXPENSES AND CO-PAYS.

When signing Egg DOnor Contract, make sure that the Recipient Family agree to pay for all incurred medical expenses. IVF Clinics will be issuing bills into your name, since you are a patient there. By not paying these bills you are risking to damage your credit history.

6. SET UP TIME FRAMES.

In some occasions, the Recipient Family may not be ready to begin their journey. Set up your time frames clearly before entering any Egg Donation arrangement. Contact as many agencies as possible and let them know that you are looking for a match.