Our Egg Donation Program is comprised of a diverse range of women from a variety of ethnicities, with talents and attributes that make them unique in their own special way. Once you qualify for our program, Intended Parents will be able to see your profile on our website and once chosen, that is the only time you will go through the donation process.
Step 1: Basic Qualifications
To qualify, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be between 19-29 years old
- Be in excellent health
- A non-smoker and drug-free (you will be tested)
- A high school graduate (college and/or advanced degree is preferred)
- Be height and weight appropriate
- Not taking Depo injections for birth control (you may apply once you are off Depo and have a normal menstrual cycle)
- Not have a Norplant (you may register once it has expired)
- No new piercings or tattoos within the last 12 months
- Must be diligent, dependable, and have a flexible schedule
Step 2: Complete Donor Application, Send Signature Page and Photos
If you qualify, you need to fill out our application (online on our website or through mail) and provide photos (of you and your children). Glamour shots are welcome.
Step 3: Final Interview and Application Approval
Our staff will review you application and if all requirements show that you are a good Egg Donor Candidate, you will be invited for an in-person or phone interview to complete the process.
Step 4: Database
Once you are accepted into the Egg Donor program, your profile will be featured in our database and Intended Parents will be able to view your picture and some non-identifying information. We will never publish your last name, date of birth, or social security number.
Step 5: Matching Process – Being Selected by a Recipient
Once an Intended Parent selects your profile to be their Egg Donor, we will inform you and start the donation process. An EDSI Professional will guide you through all necessary steps, including coordination and facilitation of appointments and contacts between you, psychologists, attorneys, and the fertility specialist. In some cases, you may meet the Intended Parents if your preferences for non-anonymity match.
Step 6: Egg Donation Process
The whole cycle takes about 4-6 weeks. At this time, the following stages happen:
- Psychological Screening
Once you are matched, you will meet with a Mental Health Professional for screening and evaluation.
- Medical Clearance
You will meet with the recipients’ Fertility Specialist for your physical examination and clearance. This assures that you are healthy and fit to be an Egg Donor.
- Legal Clearance
You will receive the legal contracts to inform you of your rights and you will be provided with a lawyer to explain the contract to you and provide legal advice. It will be the recipients’ responsibility to pay for this.
- Egg Donor Cycle Synchronization with Recipient Mother
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- You will most likely be placed on birth control pills.
- You will receive instructions on the use of medications and injections in preparation for the egg donor cycle.
See Egg Donor Medication for more detailed information. - You will have routine ultrasounds and Doctor’s visits throughout the cycle in preparation for the egg retrieval.
- Egg Retrieval
The eggs are retrieved through a non-surgical procedure, and under sedation. The procedure takes approximately 20-30 minutes.
- Completion of Cycle
After confirmation of retrieval by the physician, fees are sent to the Egg Donor.
For More Information About Becoming An Egg Donor, Contact Us Today
EDSI (Egg Donor & Surrogacy Institute) is a leading surrogacy agency for Egg Donors in Los Angeles. Since 2002, our team has had a focus on building families for anyone who wants to become a parent. Our goal is to make this possible while ensuring that everyone is respected and valued. Egg Donors are an important part of this equation because some people cannot provide eggs for their surrogacies, for various reasons.
It may seem like being an Egg Donor is a lot of “hurry up and wait” because you have to do so many things and then wait for someone who wants to use your eggs. We ensure that you are up-to-date on all information about your eggs, get routine alerts, and always have a say in what happens. If you want to be an Egg Donor in Los Angeles, we can help you to get the information you need and put you into contact with the best professionals to handle your case.
Throughout the surrogacy journey, we recruit Egg Donors and Surrogates to match them with Intended Parents. From there, we seamlessly orchestrate the fertility journey through pregnancy and delivery. We make it a rule to be active problem solvers and advocates for our clients, making their experiences pleasant and hassle-free. If you want to be an Egg Donor in California, contact us as soon as possible.
Contact
Egg Donor and Surrogacy Institute (EDSI)
8624 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(866) 344-3662