Egg Donor FAQs
Below are listed the most frequently asked questions by women who are interested in participating in our program as an Egg Donor. Read more about our Egg Donation program.
When will the intended parents know if they have a successful pregnancy?
12-14 days from the transfer date.
When do the intended parents receive the eggs from me?
2-4 days after the egg retrieval.
What is the time frame to complete a donor cycle?
The stimulated cycle only takes about three weeks.
How long does it take to be tested, before I know I passed?
The test cycle starts as soon as you are selected by intended parents, the testing takes approximately 3-5 weeks.
How many times can I be a donor?
This is up to you, and the IVF doctor, average is 1-5 times in a lifetime.
When will I get my next period?
Your period will generally start 10-12 days after the retrieval.
When can I resume sexual intercourse?
You will need to wait at least a week after the retrieval, preferably after your period starts.
Can the donor have intercourse during the stimulated cycle?
CCI prefers you NOT to have intercourse throughout the cycle, but the doctor will give you exact orders.
What are the normal activities after the procedure?
You MUST have someone drive you home. The best thing is to sleep the remainder of the day and take it easy for a few days post the retrieval. Your doctor may give you other guidelines about post-op activities
What do you feel after the retreival?
You are bloated, a little sore, and your ovaries are enlarged.
Do you feel any pain during the retreival?
Some IVF centers use general anesthesia and some centers use local sedation. Either way you are very relaxed. You may feel some discomfort, but you shouldn’t be in pain.
How are the eggs retrieved?
A vaginal ultrasound and needle guide is used. The needle goes into the vagina and then through the ovary into the follicle, which contains the egg.
What is poor response?
Normally- poor response is under four follicles.
Can a donor not produce enough eggs in a stimulated cycle?
Yes, if the doctor cancels the cycle for poor response the donor will be compensated between $650.00-750.00.
If you retrieve 15 eggs will I reach menopause early?
NO, you develop many follicles each month, 1-2 of these follicles make it to maturity and ovulate. The medication stimulates the other follicles to grow and mature.
How many eggs are removed during the retrieval?
The average is 10-15 eggs aspirated per cycle, but donors can produce 16 or more eggs.
How do I administer the required injections?
Always consult with your medical provider first. Freedom MedTEACH provides educational videos that demonstrate how to administer most fertility medication.
How many eggs is it normal for a woman to have?
You are born with approximately 2 million eggs. By the time you reach puberty you have approximately 200,000 eggs remaining.
