FAQ - FOR THE DONOR
Q. WHO CAN BE AN EGG DONOR?
A. First and foremost an egg donor is a woman who sincerely
wants to share her eggs as a gift to another woman who
otherwise might never be able to experience motherhood. She
must understand that there are aspects of the egg retrieval
process that are time consuming and sometimes uncomfortable.
Q. WHY SHOULD I WORK WITH IVIMED
INSTEAD OF ANOTHER DONOR AGENCY?
A. You have our many years of experience and our guidance
will see that your donation is both fulfilling and well
rewarded.
Q. WHAT IS THE MEDICAL MEANING OF
A.R.T.?
A. ART is Assisted Reproductive Technology and involves some
form of in vitro fertilization (IVF). This is a procedure by
which a doctor removes one or more eggs directly from a
woman’s ovaries. These eggs when mixed in a laboratory with
sperm, can become fertilized and form embryos. The doctor
can placed these embryos into a woman’s reproductive tract
so that she becomes pregnant and gives birth.
Q. CAN I GO TO MY REGULAR DOCTOR FOR
MY MEDICAL APPOINTMENT?
A. During the treatment, you will need to be monitored by a
fertility specialist. All donors during the donor process
will be monitored closely and necessary medical exams will
be conducted. If you are an international donor or live far
away from the doctor’s clinic, the fertility specialist will
arrange some of your visits with a local fertility
specialist.
Q. CAN I DONATE IF MY TUBES HAVE BEEN
TIED?
A. Yes. All eggs are retrieved directly from the ovaries
before they are released by your body.
Q. HOW ARE THE EGGS RETRIEVED?
A. An ultrasound is used to visualize the ovaries, then a
thin needle passes through the vaginal wall, pricks the
ovaries and gently withdraws the eggs from both ovaries. IV
sedation or general anesthesia is used. The procedures
usually last anywhere from 30 minutes to one hour. You will
then recover at the clinic.
Q. WILL IT HURTS?
A. Very small needles are used and you should feel no pain
during egg retrieval because you are sedated or under
general anesthesia but you may experience some cramping
(similar to menstrual cramps) afterwards. The cramping
usually subsides within 24 hours. Bed rest is recommended
for the rest of the day.
Q. WHAT IF I AM ON BIRTH CONTROL?
A. It is alright if you are on birth control pills. When you
see the doctor for the first time, the doctor will advise
you.
Q. COULD I BECOME PREGNANT WHILE ON
FERTILITY MEDICATION?
A. As you might expect, these hormones greatly increase the
likelihood that a sexually active egg donor will become
pregnant. A donor must take precautions against pregnancy
even before the hormones are begun and continue for a month
afterwards. During a portion of the time of egg retrieval
the donor is required to abstain from intercourse.
Q. ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?
A. Side effects associated with the increased hormones are
tiredness, bloatedness and nausea. You may feel abdominal
discomfort as your ovaries enlarge. Non-strenuous exercise
is recommended. Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) is
a common side effect that occurs during the stimulation
period. This is where the ovaries become hyperstimulated due
to the increased hormones and then begin to secrete fluid
into the abdomen. OHSS usually resolves spontaneously one
week after egg retrieval. Rest and drink plenty of fluid.
Q. HOW WILL I BE COMPENSATED?
A. Donor generally receives compensation of $6,000 for their
efforts and commitment in each donor cycle.
Those with special qualities like master or doctorate
degrees or with talents like music or sports could be
compensated more.
To participate in the Egg Donor program, please apply
online, by clicking:
BECOME AN
EGG DONOR |
