Why Donate?
Egg donation is truly an act of kindness. There are many reasons why women donate their eggs.
Will I Get Paid?
Egg donation is an extremely generous act from one person to another and in Australia must be altruistic.
Looking For An Egg Donor?
Have you been searching for your own egg donor and had no luck? Click to find out how to find a donor.
Why are egg donors needed?
There are various reasons people may need to use donor eggs:
- When a woman has premature ovarian failure, a condition in which menopause has started much earlier than usual
- Where multiple unsuccessful IVF cycles have been undertaken and egg quality is found to be poor
- For genetic disorders where the female partner carries a gene defect which can be passed down to offspring
- When a woman is born without ovaries
- When cancer treatment has affected the ovaries
FAQ
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Who can be an egg donor? +
To qualify as an egg donor you need to be 21 – 33 years old, a non smoker, have a healthy BMI, be in good physical and psychological health... Read More -
Who will receive my donated eggs? +
Your egg will only be donated to patients requiring donor eggs through Genea Newcastle... Read More -
Do I have to meet the couple/woman I am donating to? +
This is your decision. You can choose to be a known donor and meet the couple you are donating to.... Read More -
How do I start the process? +
Egg donors are required to undergo an IVF cycle in order to retrieve their eggs. They are required to attend a set of appointments and screenings... Read More
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