Egg Donor Requirements

Clinic-led screening, clear criteria, and supportive coordination.

At Hello Baby, eligibility is confirmed by licensed fertility clinics. Your coordinator explains the steps, schedules screening, and answers questions—so you always know what’s next.

Clinic-led care • Independent legal counsel • Confidential screening • Dedicated coordinator

Eligibility snapshot (typical)

Final eligibility is determined by the clinic and your attorney; programs may vary. Generally, egg donors are:

• Age: 19–30

• Health: non-smoker; no substance use; regular menstrual cycles

• BMI: within a clinic-approved healthy range

• Family/medical history: no serious inherited genetic disorders (screened case-by-case)

• Comfort with care: okay with blood draws, ultrasounds, and injections

• Location & availability: able to attend monitoring visits and the retrieval; travel supported when required

• Consent & privacy: willing to complete medical, genetic, and psychological evaluations; open to anonymous/known/semi-known options per program policy

If you’re close but unsure (e.g., slightly outside age/BMI), apply—clinics review case-by-case.

Items that may delay or disqualify (case-by-case)

• Tobacco/nicotine/vaping use; recreational drugs or alcohol misuse

• Uncontrolled medical conditions (endocrine, bleeding disorders, etc.)

• Recent long-acting contraception timing conflicts (e.g., certain injectables/implants)

• Significant psychiatric history without stability/clearance

• Inability to pause certain meds if required by the clinic

• Limited availability to attend monitoring/retrieval

(Your physician will discuss individualized risks and alternatives before consent.)

What screening includes

• Medical exam & labs (hormones, infectious disease testing)

• Ultrasound (ovarian reserve assessment)

• Genetic carrier screening (clinic-directed)

• Independent psychological evaluation

• Legal review with your own attorney (paid by the program)

Time commitment & logistics

• Most cycles take 6–10 weeks from screening to retrieval.

• Active monitoring lasts ~2–3 weeks with several short clinic visits.

• If travel is required, approved flights/hotel/ground and per diem are coordinated.

Compensation & coverage (overview)

Compensation is clarified before you sign and paid on schedule, with approved expenses covered per program policy. (Tax treatment varies—please consult a qualified tax professional.)

FAQs (quick)

Can I donate if I’ve used an IUD/implant/Depo?
Often yes, but timing can matter. Your clinic will advise whether a change or waiting period is recommended.

Will donating affect my future fertility?
Clinics aim to minimize risk. Your physician reviews potential risks/benefits and after-care before you consent.

Do I have parental rights?
No. The donor agreement confirms the recipients are the intended parents.

Is travel covered?
Yes—approved travel/lodging/per diem are coordinated when needed.

Ready to find out if you qualify?
Start your application. A coordinator will text/call within 1 business day to review your eligibility and next steps.