Egg Donor Requirements

Thank you for your interest in our egg donor program.

The Genetics & IVF Institute is constantly seeking healthy women between the ages of 19 and 31 to become anonymous donors to help infertile couples create a family. If you are accepted into the egg donor program, you will be providing a tremendous service to many of our patients.

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How to become an egg donor at the Genetics & IVF Institute

Thank you for your interest in our egg donor program. The Genetics & IVF Institute is constantly seeking healthy women between the ages of 19 and 31 to become anonymous donors to help infertile couples create a family. If you are accepted into the egg donor program, you will be providing a tremendous service to many of our patients.

Successful donor candidates should have the following attributes:

-Between ages 19 to 31

-Reside in the greater Washington, DC area (within 2 hours)

-College educated

-Various ethnic backgrounds

-Body mass index must not exceed 26%

-Clean family history

-High level of responsibility to meet the time requirements of the program

-Interest in the arts, sciences or athletics

-Willingness to complete 3 donation cycles

If you feel you meet the above requirements, please fill out our initial online application by clicking above on the button marked “Start Screening Now”.

If you need additional information, contact us at eggdonor@givf.com, or call us at (703) 698-3909. Many of your questions may be answered on the egg donor FAQ page.

If you are eligible for participation, you will be contacted to fill out our Medical and Personal Profile Questionnaires online. You will have two weeks to complete and submit this information. If you continue to meet our requirements, you will be contacted to schedule an interview and complete preliminary medical screening. Selected donors have completed the following:

-A physical exam, including a pelvic exam and cervical cultures for sexually transmitted diseases

-The most comprehensive infectious disease testing for HIV and Hepatitis screening

-General bloodwork including complete blood count, hormone testing and ultrasound

-Genetic screening including a chromosome analysis and DNA testing for Cystic Fibrosis and Fragile X

-A separate psychological evaluation, including a psychological health history and an evaluation of your comfort level with the donor egg program

During the screening process, you will be compensated for your time after completing all of the medical screening appointments. Once you have completed the preliminary medical screening you will be activated as a donor. When a patient of GIVF selects you as their donor, you will start the donation cycle. You will attend a class taught by the donor egg program staff to learn how to prepare and administer your medications. All medications are given by injection. You may either administer the medications to yourself, or you may elect someone who would be willing to give you daily injections. A cycle takes approximately 4 weeks, which includes a short visit to the Institute between 7:00am and 9:00am on approximately 6-8 mornings during a two week period. These visits include taking a blood sample and vaginal sonogram to assess your progress. The egg retrieval is done transvaginally, using intravenous sedation.

Donors receive compensation of $6000 for their time and travel at the conclusion of a completed egg donation cycle.

Your anonymity in this program is very important to us. You will be identified to patient couples by the following information: blood type, ethnic background of your mother and father, height, weight, body build, eye color, hair color and texture, years of education, and special interests and family medical history. Your identity will not be disclosed.

Thank you for inquiring about being an egg donor!