
If you are interested in becoming an egg donor at WVFI, please fill out a pre-screening questionnaire and complete a donor profile. The expert providers at West Virginia Fertility Institute specialize in a variety of treatments for infertility, including working with egg donors.

West Virginia Fertility Institute can NOT guarantee anonymity due to the advancements in technology associated with commercial genetic testing, although if you choose to participate in our anonymous program, WVFI will make every effort to protect your identity. The names of anonymous donors will not be furnished to recipients unless under the direction of a court order. These records identify each cycle outcome and allow for reporting to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and regulatory agencies. Medical records, including medical workup, treatment, and consent to participate in the program are maintained for a minimum of 10 years. Per the recommendations of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, egg donors may undergo a maximum of six egg retrievals. Payments are made at the completion of the egg retrieval. The donor compensation package is $5,500 for a completed donation. Donors are covered by a health insurance policy that covers additional costs associated with the donation process should a complication occur.ĭonors will be compensated for their time, inconvenience, and the risk they are undertaking. An outpatient egg retrieval procedure performed under monitored anesthesiaĪn egg donor is not financially responsible for the fees associated with the screening process, the treatment cycle, or the required fertility medications.Donors must be available during weekday business hours for required appointments.Frequent clinic visits during ovarian stimulation process so that the progress can be monitored with blood testing and transvaginal ultrasound.Education on self-administration of hormone injections for ovarian stimulation.The egg donation process takes approximately 2 – 3 months beginning with the screening process.Īfter the screening and testing are complete, the process includes the following steps: Once an egg recipient selects a donor profile, the donor will begin the donation process. Psychological consultation with a psychologist who is well versed in third party reproduction issues.


Pre-screening questionnaire and donor profile Screeningīefore the egg donation process can begin, required testing and screening is performed on all WVFI egg donors to ensure the health of the woman and her eggs. Proven fertility is desired, but not required.Within travel distance to the Charleston, WV area.Egg donor candidates must complete a pre-screening questionnaire and donor profile in order to be considered by potential egg recipients. To become an egg donor, you must meet certain qualifications and go through a screening process. WVFI’s egg donors are women who lead healthy lifestyles and are committed to helping others. WVFI works with our donors throughout the process to ensure that their health and well-being are the top priority. All donors participate voluntarily and are compensated for their time and the risks they undertake during the donation process. WVFI relies on healthy women between the ages of 21 and 29 to become egg donors and assist individuals and couples to become parents. Sometimes that includes the use of a donor egg. WVFI uses the most advanced reproductive techniques to help these people build their families. Due to a number of fertility issues and medical conditions, some people are unable to become parents on their own and they seek out the expertise of the team at West Virginia Fertility Institute.
