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Yes, you are allowed to inquire as to the results of your donor egg cycle.  You may reach out to your donor egg coordinator, and we would be happy to share that information with you.

No, unfortunately you cannot meet your egg donor recipient.  Our program is anonymous, and we will never share your information with the recipient and vice versa.

Fertility treatment and egg donation medications are used universally across the United States. These medications have been subject to rigorous testing for effectiveness and safety by the scientific community and the FDA.

Yes. It is very important to avoid intercourse from the time you begin hormone injections until 3 weeks after your egg retrieval or the return of your menses.

No, you cannot donate eggs while pregnant or breastfeeding. To donate after pregnancy, you must have two normal periods and be finished breastfeeding.

Yes. The aspiration of eggs occurs before the eggs are released by the body. The tubes are bypassed during egg retrieval.

No, because you’ll be under anesthesia during your egg retrieval, you will need to have somebody else drive you home after the procedure.

With the exception of basic travel expenses (such as gas to and from our office for occasional visits), donating your eggs will not cost you anything out of pocket. You will of course be compensated $4,000 per donation for your generosity, compassion, time, and eggs.

The intended parents are responsible for all egg donor costs incurred because of an egg donation cycle. These expenses include compensation, medications, insurance, monitoring appointments.

You complete our online questionnaire by visiting the following link:  https://www.cnyfertility.com/become-an-egg-donor/application/

Once the application is returned, we can consider you for the next steps of the screening process.

During your in-office visits, our physicians will instruct you on how to administer your daily injections. All injections are subcutaneous (under the skin), so they are easy to self-administer. The syringes used have a very small needle and are usually well tolerated by the egg donor. For additional information and on-line lessons for administering injections at home, please click on the following link: http://www.freedommedteach.com/eng/

After approximately one month, your ovaries will return to normal size.

Once an egg donor has been selected, the process is quite short, approximately 4-6 weeks.

You can donate up to 6 times if you have been approved to return for additional donation cycles. Most of our donors choose to donate several times.

Egg donors are paid for their time, dedication, and generosity.  Egg donors at CNY Fertility are paid $4,000 per cycle. Donors are compensated when the donation process is complete, after egg retrieval. Egg donors can donate up to 6 times for a potential total of $24,000!

After your egg retrieval, you may have some cramping, some bloating, and you may feel some dizziness from the anesthesia that day, but most people can carry on with their normal activities the next day.

We recommend that you abstain from intercourse during your stimulation process and for two weeks following your egg retrieval. If you are unable to abstain, it is important that you use condoms.

Over the course of approximately 2 weeks, an egg donor will self-inject three different hormones. The first hormone medication is responsible for the production of follicles (eggs). The second hormone will prevent ovulation. Lastly, a hormone medication will be given to mature the eggs and induce ovulation.

The primary risk is Ovarian Hyper-Stimulation Syndrome (OHSS). This is relatively rare as careful monitoring is done by our fertility specialists throughout your entire treatment. Symptoms can include unexplained weight gain and extreme bloating. During your screening process, our team will educate you about all risks and potential side effects of the medications and medical procedure

It is fine to be using birth control pills, patches, or NuvaRing. Hormonal IUDs and implants will need to be removed. We do not accept egg donors currently using Depo-Provera Injections as a form of birth control.

It all starts by filling out your online application. After you complete the application, we will check to see if you meet our basic requirements. If so, we will contact you to schedule a complimentary appointment to evaluate your reproductive and overall health, genetic history, and psychological well-being.

Click here to start your application now.

If approved as a donor, the egg donation process will proceed. For about 10-14 days (at the start of your menstrual cycle until ovulation) you will be monitored while taking medication to increase the number of viable eggs you can produce. Just before ovulation, you will undergo an outpatient procedure to remove eggs from that month’s cycle. Throughout this two-week window, you will be required to take injectable medications delivered to your abdomen and have frequent office visits (usually 4 during your donation cycle + the egg retrieval).

Click here for more information on what to expect during your egg retrieval.

After your donation, our donor team will reach out to you two weeks after your egg retrieval to see how you are feeling and if you would like to donate again.  If you’d like, you can remain in our donor program and donate up to another 5 times.