Although a donation is offered for the efforts of participating, not all women are accepted to be egg donors. The clinics that perform the procedures have to have some standards for qualification to match the desires of their prospective recipients of the eggs. This is to maximise the success of the egg donation procedure and effectiveness of the process. To see if being an egg donor is right for you, we have collected a list of commonly asked questions by the clinics themselves.

First and foremost, a woman needs to be between the general ages of 18 and 34.  Basically, they want someone who is able to commit to the process, and who has young healthy eggs that are more likely to implant.  She needs to be drug and disease free and be wiling to undergo weeks of injections with fertility drugs.  She will also be asked to undergo a psychological review to determine if she will be able to handle the emotional ramifications of having genetic offspring in the world, whom she will never see, or even know they exist.  Many women find this one issue the hardest with which to reconcile.

After applying to become an egg donor you will have blood tests and an internal scan as the medical screening before you are accepted.  During these visits, you will be asked to undergo a physical and gynecological exam, to give your medical and family history, to give blood samples, and undergo the psychological evaluation.  You will have full access to your egg donor agency to discuss what is required of you and what you can expect.

Most companies who perform this procedure will not complete your acceptance until you are accepted, matched with a woman who will receive your eggs, and give your consent.  This could take weeks.  Also, the regimen of injections will also take a few weeks.  So expect a some time before any donation is paid.

Here is a list of common questions found on prospective egg donor applications.  You will need to be truthful on every question, as this is a very important and life changing decision for the recipient. Again, this is just a sample of the basic application to be an egg donor:

• Name   
• Phone            
• Address          
• E-mail
• Have you ever been a donor before?  
  
• Age (18 - 34)     
• Date of birth    
• Race
• Hair color        
• Eye color         
• Height
• Weight
• Have you ever been pregnant?
  
• What is your current marital status?
• Do you smoke?
  
• How much alcohol do you drink?
• Do you or have you had any medical problems?
• Have you ever suffered from depression?
  
• Do you currently take medication?
  
• What is your current of birth control?
• Is your menstrual period regular? 
  
• Do you have any allergies? Yes No

The South African Society for Reproductive Medicine suggests that a woman should not donate eggs if she:

    * Has a BMI over 30

    * Abuses drugs or alcohol

    * Is not in a healthy - physically and emotionally