The first thing you better know about egg donation is thatit isinvolved.
Curious about assisting a hopeful couple on their path to parenthood?
Heres an overview of the process, procedures and payment of egg donation.
I chose my agency because the staff were helpful, kind women who made me feel at ease.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
This part is actually quite fun!
Potential IPs review these profiles to choose their donors.
IPs also agree to a no-contact policy, except under certain circumstances spelled out in the agreement.
Force of Law:Laws change, and contracts change with them.
In short, youre making decisions that affect your future, no matter what turn that takes.
If that sounds like a lot to take in and consider, youre in the right mindset.
Im truly proud of being a donor, and I want my kids to understand my motivations for it.
While I dont have any regrets about donation, not all donors feel the same.
(Dont worry, these ultrasounds generally do not hurt.)
Expect that process to take some time.
Once you check out as a solid candidate, the process of donation actually begins.
Nausea, fatigue, bloating, and injection-site irritation are also common complaints from donors.
Basically, youll be following the same recommendations as a pregnant woman.
This includes things like not smoking, drinking, or engaging in risky behavior.
It is also recommended that you forego or limit things like caffeine and chocolate.
Thats right:no sex.
If this restriction doesnt put the payment in perspective, nothing will!
The medications used in assisted reproduction make you very fertile.
Your chance of conceiving while using these medications is extremely high, as is the chance of multiple births.
You will go under anesthesia, and your eggs will be extracted using a quick, minimally invasive procedure.
While aspiration is minimally invasive, it naturally causes some discomfort.
Expect to spend the day recovering, and the following week being ginger with your body.
Is Egg Donation Risky?
Theevidence on donatingsuggests no detriment to your future fertility, and knowing that gave me confidence.
Even tampons can potentially cause toxic shock syndrome and threaten your life, but theyre widely used without incident.
That was the worst of it, and it was fleeting.
And then, poof, I had spontaneous triplets!
How Much Can You Get Paid?
Finally, we come to the most attractive feature of donating.
After retrieval, youll be compensated for pain and suffering caused during the donation process.
By the time youve been through the process, you will most likely feel youve earned every penny.
Its still one of the best things Ive ever done.
Your Turn: Would you consider donating eggs?
Belynda Cianci is a freelance writer and editor in Boston, MA.
When shes not tidying grammar for clients, she spends her time tidying toys for her two-year-old triplets.
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