The Dos & Don’ts of Egg Donation For Intended Parents

The egg donation industry is growing at a staggering pace. With more technological advancements, couples are turning to egg donation to start a their family. In turn, the demand for quality egg donors has risen.

Women who want to help others have the family they desire are the ideal candidates to donate eggs. If you’re an intended parent looking for a surrogate mother, follow our list of dos and don’ts below:

Dos

• Follow suggestions from your reproductive endocrinologistabout the perfect age of the egg donor. Pick a donor between 18 to 30 years of age. Women are more likely to be fertile during these ages.
• Consider what’s essential to you. Looking to conceive with another individual? Having a conversation with them about the traits you’re looking for in an egg donor will help. Talk about the characteristics you’re more flexible about. Understanding your priorities is a must because you may not find a donor that aligns with the criteria you have laid out.
• Have realistic expectations. This process is a human experience — something that can neither be controlled nor predicted. Remember that you, your clinic, and even your egg donor are prone to human error. Simultaneously, as humans, we all possess incredible potential and strength for joy.

Don’t

• Put forward your desires for a donor agreement. Being transparent about expectations is in everyone’s best interests (including the surrogate, egg donor, and intended parents) when signing off on an egg donor agreement. For instance, if you want to have a relationship with your donor post-cycle, being upfront is important. However, you may also want your donor to remain anonymous.
• Trust myths regarding egg donation. The internet is riddled with myths about egg donation. Don’t hesitate to consult with a professional for the truth on the benefits and risks of egg donation.
• Proceed with an egg donation until you’re fully prepared. Don’t rush into finding an egg donor to conceive. Before getting in touch with a reputable fertility clinic, consider every facet of your decision.

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