We typically accept egg donors between 21 and 30 years old, the prime age for optimal egg quality. In select cases, applicants up to 32 may be considered if they have exceptional qualifications, like an Ivy League education or successful past donation history.
Yes. A Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18 and 26 is required. Maintaining a healthy BMI helps improve the success rate of the donation and reduces medical risks during stimulation and retrieval.
You might be eligible. Copper IUDs are generally acceptable, while hormonal birth control may require temporary discontinuation. Our team will advise based on your current contraceptive method.
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A previously treated STI like chlamydia or gonorrhea won’t automatically disqualify you. We assess your current health and medical history during screening.
No. To protect egg quality and safety, all egg donors must be nicotine-free and abstain from marijuana and recreational drug use.
Yes. You must wait at least 12 months after receiving a tattoo or piercing before donating, due to infection risk.
Chronic conditions such as diabetes, autoimmune disorders, or certain mental health diagnoses may disqualify you. We evaluate each case individually.
No. International applicants are welcome, provided they can legally travel to the U.S. and pass all medical and psychological evaluations.
Possibly. It depends on the medication and your diagnosis. A mental health assessment is part of our screening to ensure donor safety.
Yes, many of our egg donors are full-time students or working professionals. Much of the initial process—including the application, interviews, and psychological screening—can be completed online or via phone.
When it comes to the medical screening stage, you’ll usually need to spend one day at the intended parents’ IVF clinic, though some evaluations may be done at a local monitoring center if needed.
During the ovarian stimulation phase, we recommend completing all monitoring and the egg retrieval at the intended parents’ IVF clinic. However, if your schedule is tight, you may do the first week of monitoring locally and travel to the clinic during the final week for the last appointments and retrieval.
Our team works closely with each donor to coordinate a plan that balances your availability with the medical requirements.
No. Many first-time egg donors have never been pregnant. We focus on your current reproductive health, not past pregnancies.
Yes. These events do not automatically disqualify you. As long as your health and fertility are normal, you can still donate.
First-time donors generally receive $8,000 or more. Those with prior experience or academic credentials (such as Ivy League education) may qualify for higher compensation.
While escrow companies may not issue tax forms, compensation may be considered taxable under IRS guidelines. We recommend consulting a CPA or tax advisor.
Payment is usually made in full after your egg retrieval. Funds are disbursed through a licensed escrow account as outlined in your donor agreement.
Yes. You may set your preferred compensation, though setting it significantly above market rates may delay your match.
Yes. Many intended parents are willing to pay a premium for donors with exceptional academic achievements or prestigious university backgrounds.
Key factors include whether you’re a first-time or experienced donor, your education level, ethnicity, health, and the current demand for your profile.
Absolutely. You may donate up to six times in your lifetime (per ASRM guidelines), and each cycle is separately compensated.
No. Compensation varies widely depending on the agency’s clientele. Ivy Surrogacy often works with families seeking high-profile donors.
No. As an egg donor, you will not be responsible for any costs. All medical evaluations, medications, psychological screenings, legal fees, travel expenses, and accommodations are fully covered by the intended parents. Our agency ensures that you are supported every step of the way without financial burden.
It depends on the terms outlined in your egg donation agreement. In most cases, full compensation is only provided after the egg retrieval has taken place. If the cycle is canceled before retrieval—due to medical or other reasons—whether you receive partial compensation will depend on your contract. Before moving forward, your independent attorney will review the agreement with you to ensure you fully understand your rights and compensation terms.
Not necessarily. Compensation is typically fixed per cycle, not per egg. However, consistent low egg counts might affect future match opportunities.
Yes. Most egg donors receive their compensation via ACH direct deposit, which is a secure and commonly used method for transferring funds to your bank account. In some cases, especially for international donors, alternative methods like wire transfer may be arranged—but additional fees or processing time may apply. All payment details will be handled through a licensed escrow account as specified in your donor agreement.
This is a common misunderstanding. Egg donation is not a sale, but a regulated medical process. Donors are compensated for their time, effort, and commitment—such as medical screenings, hormone treatments, and the retrieval procedure—not for the eggs themselves. At Ivy Surrogacy, every step is supervised by fertility specialists, ensuring fairness, safety, and transparency.
Just the basics: your name, age, contact info, and educational background. It helps us get an initial sense of your eligibility.
The full form takes 30–60 minutes and includes your medical, reproductive, educational, and lifestyle information, along with photos.
No. If you’ve donated eggs in the past, we’ll ask you to sign a medical records release form so we can request your previous records directly from the IVF clinic you worked with. If this is your first time donating, all necessary screenings will be performed by the intended parents’ fertility clinic as part of the standard process. You won’t need to provide any medical records yourself.
High-quality recent headshots, full-body images, childhood photos, and lifestyle pictures are requested. A short video introduction is optional but recommended.
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While there’s no hard deadline, completing it within a week improves your chances of quicker matching.
Yes. Our team usually contacts you within 1–2 business days to explain the next steps and review your eligibility.
We review your submission, and if it meets our criteria, we create a profile and begin showing it to intended parents.
Absolutely. If your situation changes or you’d like to update photos or other details, just let us know.
Yes, you have the legal right to withdraw from the process at any time before signing the egg donation agreement. However, we strongly encourage you to move forward only if you’ve given the decision serious thought. By the time screening begins, the intended parents may have already invested significant time and money into your match—including paying for medical and psychological evaluations, travel, and legal coordination. Withdrawing late in the process can result in emotional and financial loss for the intended parents. We ask that you be respectful of their journey and only proceed if you feel genuinely ready to commit.
Matching timelines vary, and it can depend on intended parent preferences and your profile. We’ll keep your profile active and updated.
Yes. We use secure systems and never share identifiable information without your explicit consent.
In some cases, yes—especially if your medical or lifestyle situation has changed. You’re welcome to reach out and ask.
You’ll undergo physical exams, blood work, genetic testing, ultrasounds, and a psychological evaluation to ensure you’re a good fit.
You’ll use hormone injections such as FSH to stimulate your ovaries to produce multiple eggs. Most are self-administered for about 10–12 days.
No. The procedure is performed under light sedation. Some donors report mild cramping or bloating afterward, similar to period discomfort.
Risks include mild side effects (e.g., bloating), rare ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), and, in very rare cases, infection or bleeding.
No. Egg donation does not impact your long-term fertility. You’re only using eggs your body would naturally release and discard.
No. You’ll need someone to drive you home or hotel, as the sedation effects can linger for a few hours.
Most donors feel back to normal within a few days. We recommend taking it easy for 24–48 hours post-retrieval.
While it’s rare, there are occasional cases where an egg donor’s ovaries don’t respond adequately to stimulation medications. This outcome is uncommon because egg donors are typically young and have good ovarian reserve. If this happens, the current cycle may be canceled, and the intended parents will usually move forward by matching with a different donor. However, depending on your overall profile and screening results, you may still be eligible to be matched with a different intended parent in the future. Our team will assess your case carefully and advise you on next steps.
Yes. You’ll have several monitoring appointments (ultrasounds, blood work) during the stimulation phase before the retrieval.
Research shows no proven long-term risks when done under medical supervision, though every medical procedure carries potential side effects.
It depends on the specific medication and your overall mental health history. During the screening process, you’ll be evaluated by an independent licensed mental health professional who will determine whether you meet the psychological eligibility criteria for egg donation. Some medications or diagnoses may disqualify you, but each case is carefully assessed on an individual basis.
You may need to pause hormonal birth control during the cycle. Non-hormonal methods like condoms or copper IUDs are often preferred.
The overall timeline varies from person to person. Matching with intended parents can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months, depending on your profile and current demand. Once you’re matched, the process from that point to egg retrieval typically takes about 10 to 12 weeks. This includes medical and psychological screening, legal consultation, and the ovarian stimulation cycle leading up to the retrieval procedure.
Matching times vary. Some donors match within weeks; others may take longer, depending on compensation expectations, ethnicity, and profile.
Most matches are anonymous. However, some intended parents request a video meeting with donor consent. No identifying information is shared.
Typically no, but limited or known donation options may be available if both parties are open to it.
No. All medical, legal, and travel-related expenses are covered by the intended parents or agency.
Yes. We coordinate all travel and logistics. You must be available for required appointments and able to travel to the IVF clinic.
Absolutely. Our team is available at every step—application, screening, travel, and retrieval—to answer questions and offer guidance.
While you cannot choose specific parents, you can express preferences (e.g., LGBTQ+ families, single parents) and we’ll try to honor them when matching.
If you decide to withdraw after being matched—but before signing the legal contract—you are legally allowed to do so. However, we strongly encourage all egg donors to only proceed to matching when they feel fully committed to the journey.
By the time you’re matched, the intended parents may have already invested in psychological and medical screenings, legal coordination, and other non-refundable expenses. Withdrawing at this stage can result in emotional and financial loss for them.
Once the legal agreement is signed, you are contractually obligated to complete the cycle unless there is a medical reason to stop. We ask that you take the decision to become an egg donor seriously and communicate openly with our team if you have any doubts along the way.
Yes. Our team includes psychological support to help you feel confident and informed every step of the way.
Your profile will be rematched with other intended parents. We keep your information active in our database.
A coordinator will reach out to share the news, go over next steps, and answer any questions you may have about the match.
