Q: Who are the egg donors?

Egg donors come from one of three sources: 1 ) Anonymous donors identified and screened by Aspire Fertility 2 ) Anonymous donors identified through a commercial service 3 ) Known donors identified by the patient ( family member, friend )

Question 1

What is egg donation?

Accepted Answer

Egg donation is a process in which the eggs of a young, healthy woman(donor) are combined with sperm in the laboratory via in-vitro fertilization(IVF). The resulting embryos are transferred to the uterus of the recipient. Egg donation is a viable option for women who may be at risk of passing on a genetic condition or who face ovary function or egg production issues.

Question 2

Who Needs Donor Eggs?

Accepted Answer

Egg donation is an effective treatment for couples facing infertility, and offers the highest success rates for pregnancy of all treatment options. Women may need donor egg for several reasons:

Women who were born with abnormal ovaries and produce no eggs. Many of these patients have a normal uterus and can become pregnant with donor eggs fertilized in vitro. Women who stop producing eggs earlier than normal, a condition known as premature ovarian failure. The cause is usually unknown. In some women, premature ovarian failure is caused by autoimmune disease, surgery or exposure to radiation or chemotherapy. If a woman’s uterus is normal, she can conceive with donor eggs. Women who carry a genetic abnormality in their chromosomes and want to avoid passing it to their children.

Question 3

Who are the egg donors?

Accepted Answer

Egg donors come from one of three sources:
1) Anonymous donors identified and screened by Aspire Fertility
2) Anonymous donors identified through a commercial service
3) Known donors identified by the patient(family member, friend)

Question 4

How does egg donor screening work?

Accepted Answer

Women who wish to participate in Aspire’s donor egg program must apply as anonymous donors and must undergo an extensive medical, genetic and psychological screening process using standards established by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).

Question 5

How much do egg donors make?

Accepted Answer

You may earn up to $10,000 per cycle for your time and energy spent while undergoing treatment. This compensation may vary by location and number of cycles donated.

Question 6

How do I get started?

Accepted Answer

The first step is to complete our initial donor application. Once your application is reviewed, you will be notified if you have been accepted to continue with our program. We look forward to hearing from you!

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