Is the egg donor process right for you?

Partnering with MyEggBank means your health, safety, comfort, and choice always come first. We’ll guide you through the egg donor process from start to finish, answering all your questions, offering support, and providing generous compensation for egg donation.

Benefits of egg donation

Egg donation is a beautiful gift to give aspiring parents at any stage of their journey. Some of our growing families have been on the path to parenthood for years having faced failure and heartbreak, while others may be just starting out with a chosen gestational carrier. Helping families build their families is an incredible way to give back—and also prepare for your own future.

Egg donor screening

Part of the egg donor process is having a comprehensive health evaluation from our top clinicians. You’ll receive a full physical examination, reproductive health testing, and genetic screening to determine your risk for inheritable conditions. If you are approved as a MyEggBank donor and your first cycle is successful, you could be approved for up to six donation cycles, based on the recommendation of your center’s supervising clinician. Of course, the choice of how many cycles you commit to is completely up to you.

Fresh vs. frozen donor cycles

Egg donors have the choice of donating through fresh or frozen cycles. The primary difference between a fresh vs a frozen donation cycle is the time at which the donor egg is fertilized. With fresh cycles, the donor egg is fertilized immediately after retrieval, and with frozen cycles, the donor egg is cryogenically preserved and fertilized when you are ready to create embryos.

What is the egg donation process?

You can partner with MyEggBank as an approved donor in as few as two months. The process for becoming an egg donor is simple and straightforward, and you’ll be in the hands of exceptional physicians, clinicians, and staff every step of the way.

1. Application
Applying to become an egg donor requires a simple registration process that starts by collecting some basic information, including:

• Age (donors must be between the ages of 21 and 31)
• Height and weight
• Education level
• Agreement to participate in a physical examination and genetic screening

If you’re selected to continue with the process, you’ll then submit a more detailed application that includes your medical history, family medical history, personal statement, and childhood photos. Once you’re approved to continue, a MyEggBank coordinator will reach out to you directly to discuss your next steps and answer any questions you may have.

2. Clinical Screening
As an approved egg donor, you’ll meet with a clinic team member to confirm your understanding of the egg donor process and ensure you’re comfortable with proceeding. Over the coming days, you can expect to:

• Have blood drawn to screen for any infectious diseases and check your hormone levels
• Meet with a genetic counselor to discuss your family medical history and complete a genetic testing panel
• Receive a physical examination, including vaginal ultrasound, to assess your physical and reproductive health
• Meet with a psychologist or counselor to evaluate your mental health and ensure you’re comfortable with the egg donation process

You’ll receive a free medical report with the results of our screening to inform your own medical care and help you with future family planning.

Egg donor privacy

Rest assured that MyEggBank’s egg donor process will always protect your privacy. Your identity will not be shared with the aspiring parent of your eggs. Learn more about our privacy policy and how we protect your personal and medical information.

We welcome you to visit our Donor FAQs page for more details on the egg donation process, donor compensation, and donor privacy.