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How often can you donate eggs?
Donating your eggs is an exceptional gift, one that can provide individuals who thought it was impossible, to have a family of their own.
If you’re thinking about donating your eggs, there are a few things you need to know before making this life-changing decision, including how many times you may be able to donate.
Medical guidelines
To become an egg donor, you will need to meet the following medical guidelines:
Age 21 to 35 – in some cases, we consider individuals outside this age range, such as, if the donation is for someone you know.
BMI between 18 to 35
Non-smoker for six months, including vapes
No serious illnesses or infections
Able to share your full medical history and that of your immediate relatives
If you are unsure if you meet the criteria, get in touch with our patient support team.
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Ethical guidelines
Before donating, there are a few legal and ethical considerations for you to think about. Whether you've donated before, we always recommended going over them again to ensure your views haven't changed.
It's important to know that in the UK you cannot donate anonymously. At the time of donation, a recipient will only have access to non-identifying information, such as ethnicity, hair and eye colour. However, any children born as a result of your donation can request identifying information, including name and last known address, once they reach the age of 18.
Furthermore, you won’t have any legal rights and responsibilities to children born from your donation. Therefore, you won’t have any financial obligations to the child or recipient and no parental rights on their upbringing.
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The process of donating your eggs
Our donation process is designed to ensure you feel comfortable and supported throughout your journey. It can take around two to three months from initial contact to egg collection. Here's what your journey will look like:
1. Get in touch
Simply fill out our form online and a member of our patient support team will send you a medical questionnaire to fill in.
2. Consultation
We will schedule a fertility assessment at your nearest TFP Fertility clinic. Our fertility specialists will evaluate your ovarian reserve and antral follicle count, which represents the number of eggs present in the ovary. The outcome of this assessment and your medical history will help determine whether you are eligible to donate your eggs.
3. Counselling
Donating your eggs can be rewarding, however, it also comes with a significant emotional toll. Our counselling sessions offer a safe space for you to talk through the implications of becoming an egg donor and gives you the chance to ask any questions.
4. Donor screening
If you are happy to go ahead with the process, we will carry out some blood tests for donor screening. This will include a full sexual health screening, karyotype, cystic fibrosis and Cytomegalovirus (CMV).
5. Treatment plan
We know every patient’s journey is unique, which is why we tailor our treatment plan to suit your needs. Our nurses will walk you through the procedure and inform you what to expect when donating your eggs. This will also include any necessary medication that you’ll need to take.
6. Donation cycle
On the first day of your next period, you’ll need to contact the clinic to book monitoring scans. At this point, you will begin a course of stimulation hormones to help mature the eggs in your ovaries.
7. Book appointment
Throughout your journey, we will continue to monitor you via scans and blood tests. From this, we will decide when the egg procedure will take place. We will then make an appointment at your local TFP Fertility clinic.
8. Donating your eggs
Before your appointment, you will need to fast for a few hours. During the egg collection process, you will be sedated. Following the procedure, you will be sent to a recovery room to rest before returning home.
9. Aftercare
After the treatment, most individuals may experience some abdominal discomfort, but there's no need to worry. Patients are usually discharged on the same day as the procedure and will require a family member or friend to take them home.
Factors influencing how often you can donate eggs
As an active donor, the frequency with which you donate ultimately depends on your health and whether you continue to meet our medical guidelines. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that you'll be able to donate even if you've donated previously. For example, you may choose to donate in your early 30s but once you reach the age of 35 you'll no longer be eligible.
Furthermore, in the UK your eggs can be used to create a maximum of 10 families. If you wish to donate multiple times, you'll need to discuss this with your consultant, even if you've previously donated at another clinic.
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Emotional and physical impact
Emotional impact
Your wellbeing is also an important factor. Donating your eggs can be rewarding, but overwhelming too. After your first donation, it is worth considering whether you feel comfortable donating again and when you feel you will be emotionally ready to do so.
Physical impact
You may experience some side effects to the stimulating hormones used in your treatment, including tiredness and bloating. Though rare, there is also a risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). You'll be monitored closely during your donation cycle to help avoid this.
During egg retrieval, you'll be put under mild sedation so naturally will feel a little tired when you wake up. Although it's not a general anaesthetic, we recommend that you not drive for 24 hours afterwards.
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Start your donation journey with TFP Fertility
We know giving the gift of parenthood is a life-changing decision and understand how daunting it can be. With the help and guidance of our fertility experts, we will ensure you are always supported throughout this remarkable journey.
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