Egg Donor

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Become an Egg Donor at Carolina Conceptions Fertility

Carolina Conceptions Fertility is looking for women aged 19-31 who are interested in egg donation. This roughly two-week commitment earns you monetary compensation while allowing us to make a patient’s dream of parenthood come true!

Egg donation enables a woman to use eggs from another woman to get pregnant through in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Individuals or couples may choose to use an egg donor because of egg-related fertility issues.

Give the gift of family, and make a lasting difference.

Why Become an Egg Donor?

Every year, we see patients who need the help of an egg donor to make their dream possible. As an egg donor with Carolina Conceptions Fertility, you can change someone’s life while learning more about your own reproductive health and receiving generous compensation for your time and commitment.

Donors Receive:

$7,000 in compensation for a completed donation cycle, with compensation increasing for subsequent cycles
Screenings and insight to your fertility, reproductive health, and genetics at no cost to you
The satisfaction of knowing you have given the gift of family

Can I be an Egg Donor?

To ensure safety and the highest quality care, our egg donors must meet certain Egg Donor Requirements:

Age between 19 and 31
In good physical and mental health
Non-smoker, no recreational drug use
Reliable and able to attend appointments at their nearest Carolina Conceptions office over the course of ~2 weeks
- Must be able to visit our Main Location in Raleigh for the egg retrieval procedure

Donors from diverse backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply so that we may serve a variety of patients in the best way possible.

Egg Donation Application Process

If you are ready to start the donation process, all you need to do is complete the application! The application should take roughly 30 minutes to complete.

Step One: Apply

Apply! If your application is approved, we automatically will pay you $100.

Step Two: Get Screened

Next, we will arrange for you to get basic psychological and medical health screenings. You will be compensated $400 for taking the time to do this.

Step Three: Wait for Selection

Once the screenings are approved, you will enter our donor database, where our patients can review an anonymized version of your profile alongside our other donors. If you are selected as a donor, we will contact you in order to start the process.

This means even if you were never selected for donation, you will still earn compensation totaling to $500!

What Happens During Egg Donation?

Our staff will be with you from start to finish, answering questions and making sure you feel comfortable and supported during the process. Here is a quick run-down of what the process looks like for the average donor:

Part One: Preparation & Monitoring

After taking birth control for a couple weeks, the donor will begin taking a daily self-injectable medication to stimulate egg growth for 10-14 days.

During this time, the donor will have 4-6 visits to one of our offices for brief ultrasounds and bloodwork so that we can track their cycle.

Part Two: Egg Retrieval

This is an in-office procedure completed under light IV anesthesia (similar to the kind you’d get for a colonoscopy or wisdom tooth removal). The procedure usually takes under 30 minutes and involves no downtime. Patients report some cramping/soreness afterwards but are almost always able to return to work and daily activities the next day! For this appointment, donors will need someone to accompany them to the office and take them home afterwards.

Part Three: Compensation!

After the completed donation cycle, the donor will receive the rest of their $7,000 compensation!

If interested, the donor can opt to immediatley complete another cycle, or wait as long as they would like. For a second cycle, compensation totals to $7,500. From this point, all following cycles (until the 6 cycle limit is reached) will be awarded with $8,000 in compensation.

Egg Donation FAQ

Are donors anonymous?

Yes! Your donor profile seen by intended parents will have some photos of you as a child and an adult on our private database to help them choose a donor, but we require these photos to not be on public social media and all of your other identifying information is kept anonymous. If you’d like, we can notify you if your recipient gets pregnant! Totally up to you though.

Additionally, egg donors do not have legal parental rights or responsibilities for any child born from their donation. Legal agreements ensure the intended parent(s) are the child’s only legal guardians.

Why does someone need my eggs?

Many women want to, and are fully capable of carrying a healthy pregnancy, but their eggs are not healthy enough to form an embryo to carry. This is usually due to a woman wanting to wait until her 30's-40's to get pregnant, or the result of an illness like receiving chemotherapy for cancer. With a donor egg, a mother still has the opportunity to carry a pregnancy and give birth, while also having control over the source of donated sperm.

Donor eggs can also be transferred to a surrogate or gestational carrier for same-sex male couples.

What about my eggs - will I run out of eggs? Is this risky?

Don’t worry! You were born with millions of eggs, and the eggs you donate were already going to be naturally discarded during your cycle! Additionally, complications and severe side effects are very rare. There is always a level of risk associated with any medication or procedure, but all of the medications and procedures you would have are considered very low-risk. Our medical staff will always be monitoring you to ensure your well-being, and they will also review all of the risks with you and answer any questions you have!

Do I need to miss school or work?

With some flexibility in your schedule, it is possible to have minimal conflict with your commitments. Monitoring visits will typically be in the mornings, but can be all days of the week, including weekends. These visits will also be short, usually about 15 minutes.

You shouldn’t plan on attending class/work on the day of your Egg Retrieval, but you will typically be able to resume your usual activities the next day

I'm nervous about self-injecting, side effects, and the procedure...

It is absolutely expected to have some hesitation about medications and procedures! We understand it is a lot to go through, which is why compensation is so important for us to provide to donors.

However, donors and other patients who undergo these steps almost always find it manageable and not difficult. Our nurses will walk you through how to administer the injectable medications (and yes, the needle is pretty small!) until you feel confident.

Side effects of the medications are temporary and often mild, being similar to period symptoms. While donors may experience some bloating, these medications are not known to cause true weight gain.

The egg retrieval would be the biggest physical step in the process, but even this is a quick ~15 minute procedure. The donor will be completely asleep under a light form of anesthesia, and then will wake up soon afterwards. Most people will be a bit sleepy or hazy when waking up, but there should not be pain. Soreness, cramping, and mild bleeding may develop as medications wear off - but this should not be significant and should be well managed with basic pain reliever medicines.

Anything else I should know?

We understand this is a huge commitment, and both we and our patients are incredibly grateful for your generosity that can change their lives. This being said, patients who need donor eggs have likely been through a lot of heartbreak. Because of this, we ask that you be completely committed to this process once you begin, so that this pattern does not continue for these intended parents.

Egg donor recipients

Using donor eggs with IVF is one of the most successful fertility treatments for those with egg quality issues. Patients may consider using donor eggs with IVF due to diminished ovarian reserve, poor egg quality or other egg-related fertility issues. Same-sex male couples using a gestational carrier may also benefit from donor eggs. Patients may choose an approved donor through our online database.

Using an Egg Donor

Learn about using an egg donor with IVF, including what to expect and why to choose an egg donor.

Donor Egg Refund Plan

Learn about our donor egg refund program. Qualifying participants may take part in this plan.

Egg Donor Database

Browse our database and review information about available egg donors.

Become an egg donor

Egg donors at Carolina Conceptions Fertility must meet standards set by our clinic and undergo screenings required by the FDA. Our donors receive compensation for their time and kindness in helping grow a family. Women considering donating their eggs may complete an application.

Become an Egg Donor

How to become an egg donor, understanding the process and completing an application.

TESTIMONIALS

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For 6 years we tried on our own, not knowing what the problem may be. In 2017 we decided we needed help, so we reached out to Carolina Conceptions. With much help from Dr. Park and the amazing staff we were able to conceive via IVF. Our bundle of joy is now 2 weeks old. We could never thank you all enough for your kind words and support.

I could write a novel, however to sum this up … my husband and I went through every emotion possible. We tried anything and everything (from positions, medicines, etc.) and finally after 7 years of infertility, 2 miscarriages, and 3 IUIs later, Carolina Conceptions helped my husband & I get our rainbow baby! He’s now 2 months old (as of tomorrow) and I couldn’t be more thankful for every moment we’ve had with him. He’s the best thing to ever happen to us and is growing like a weed already. I remember the first moment we heard his heart beat and all the things we had to go through just to get to this point.

I was cleaning out my 6 month old’s dresser today and came across our “graduation gift” which was a baby hat and magnet. And it reminded me to write my review. So here it is. We are extremely grateful for Carolina Conceptions. Everyone there, from the receptionists to the Drs were so kind and empathetic to our situation. We had struggled for 2 years of unexplained fertility before this. We realize we were extremely blessed by getting pregnant on our first IUI try. It was a blessing to find a clinic like Carolina Conceptions. We now have a 6 month old (today!) and cannot believe how much joy he has brought to our lives. We will forever be grateful to CC for helping us through this process.

I am beyond grateful to Carolina Conceptions and Dr. Schointuch for helping me finally achieve my dream of becoming a parent after years of struggles with other fertility clinics. From day one, the staff was incredibly welcoming, professional, and supportive. They made me feel at ease and encouraged throughout every step of the process. The personalized care and attention I received gave me the confidence I needed during such an emotional journey. I can’t thank Dr. Schointuch and the entire team enough for making this dream come true. I highly recommend Carolina Conceptions to anyone struggling with fertility—they truly care and are amazing at what they do!