To Say Thank You
You will receive ÂŁ985 for each donation cycle
This is compensation for your time, expenses and generosity in becoming an egg donor.
Read more about the Regulatory requirements for egg donation and the compensation permitted here https://www.hfea.gov.uk/donati...
A Dedicated Team
We have a dedicated egg donation team here at BCRM and will give you all the information you need to help you decide to become an egg donor.
We will guide you through every step of our process. No question is too small or too silly. We are super friendly. We are here to support you all the way through.
Who Can Donate?
To donate your eggs, you need to meet the following criteria:
- Be between 18 and 34 years old
- Have a healthy BMI between 19 – 33
- Be a non smoker or vaper
- Be in good health with no serious inherited medical conditions
- Be able to attend a few clinic appointments at BCRM in Bristol
The advantages of Egg Donation
Egg donors are amazing women. Full Stop.
- You will feel proud of this incredible gift that you have given
- You will have helped others to start the family that they have dreamt of
- You will have had a fertility check up
- You will be compensated with ÂŁ985 for your time and expenses.
Egg Donation Process: 10 Steps to Egg Donation
If you are considering donating your eggs, you may find this step by step guide to the process helpful. Our dedicated egg donation team are there to support you every step of the way.
1. Application
You will be asked to fill in a short online questionnaire - part 1.
2. Testing
If you meet the initial criteria you will be invited to BCRM for a blood test to test your AMH level. This is a measure of your egg stores. Your AMH level will be checked and if over 10 you will proceed to step 3. If it is not above 10 a member of the egg donation team will contact you to discuss this and unfortunately you will not be able to donate.
3. Complete Medical Questionnaire
You will be asked to fill in another online questionnaire - part 2. This is a more detailed questionnaire about your health. This will be reviewed by a doctor. If suitable to donate you will proceed to step 4. If not then a member of the egg donation team will contact you.
4. More Blood Tests and Smoking Test
You will have an appointment to have a number of blood tests - full blood count, thyroid test, karyotype, cystic fibrosis screen, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, HTLV, Syphilis, CMV and haemoglobinopathy test. You will also be asked to do a urine sample to test for Chlamydia & Gonorrhoea. You will also be asked to do a smoking test to check that you are a non-smoker.
5. Counselling
You will have a counselling appointment. This appointment will be via zoom and is a good chance to ask any questions you have and discuss the implications of donating your eggs.
6. A Scan
You will have an appointment for a transvaginal scan. This is an internal scan to look at the womb and the ovaries to check everything looks ok.
7. Doctors Appointment
You will have an appointment with an egg donor specialist doctor. They will discuss your part 2 medical form and review your blood tests and scan. They will also ask you more questions about your family history.
8. Starting Treatment
You will then be ready to start your treatment to donate your eggs. We will send you a video to watch that will give you information about what will happen during your treatment. The nurses will give you the dates for your treatment and will ensure you know how to take your medication. We will keep a close eye on you while you are taking medication and will scan you several times.
9. Egg Collection
You will come in for your egg collection. The procedure takes just over half an hour and you will be given medication to make you sleepy and comfortable. After a short rest you will be able to travel home.
10. Compensation
After egg collection you will receive ÂŁ600 for your time, expenses and generous gift. We will need you to come back 3 months after you donate your eggs to recheck your infection bloods and at this point you will receive the remaining ÂŁ385 of your compensation.
Despite growing demand for egg donations, there is a shortage of egg donors in the UK. Could you help by donating your eggs?