What are the medical ineligiblities to becoming an egg donor?

Egg Donor Qualifications

In order to be qualified to work with our agency as an Egg Donor, you must:

◾Be between the ages of 21-30 (some places up to 32 years of age)

◾Be a resident of the United States or Canada

◾Be height-weight proportionate (BMI must be 30 or lower)

◾Not smoke, take illegal drugs, or be alcohol dependent

◾Not have any sexually transmitted diseases

◾Have had a pap-smear within the last year

◾Not have any psychiatric illness

◾Know at least one half of your genetic make-up

◾Have a minimum of a high school education, or equivalent

◾Be willing to travel if necessary for retrieval

◾Be willing to undergo a Psychological Assessment

◾Be willing to forgo intercourse for the duration of egg donation process (about 1 month)

◾Not have any genetically carried medical conditions

◾Be dependable, your intended parents will be counting on you to make all required appointments and injections

◾Have read and understand the Egg Donation Process, and be willing to fully follow Dr.’s recommendations

◾Not have had any tattoos or piercings within the past 12 months

◾Not have had the Depo Provera shot for at least 8 months

◾Not be on Nor-plant

◾Have a genuine desire to assist a couple or individual in creating or adding to their family