Saturday, 11 July 2009

• A Pro Tells Us About Egg Donation

  Alexa from Beverly Hills Egg Donation left us a comment clearing up what we weren't sure about. Thanks, Alexa! Here's what she had to say:

  I wanted to chime in to clear up a few questions and/or misconceptions - I work for an Egg Donor Agency that follows the guidelines of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) - if you're looking for an agency, you'll want to work with one that follows those guidelines. Qualifications to be a Donor vary somewhat from agency to agency, and it's a good idea to look at several sites and read through the agency's info to find the right fit for you.

  The retrieval should not hurt - the Donor is under a light sedation for the quick process (20-30 minutes on average). She can't drive home and will be instructed to take it easy that day and drink plenty of fluids. Most Donors can resume normal activities the next day. The recovery shouldn't be super painful either - some donors report some bloating or cramping at points in their cycle but the vast majority don't experience anything more than that.

  In your 20's, women typically have thousands of eggs. A typical retrieval might take 15-25 eggs total.
  

  Our agency works with physicians and clinics all over the United States. We even have Intended Parents from other countries, including England, Australia and Norway. They come to the United States to work with one of the excellent Reproductive Endocrinologists here and come to us to find their Donor. While a Donor could be matched with someone from their same city or even town, many are matched with Recipients who live 50, 100, 1000 miles away from them. The statistical likelihood of running into someone and wondering if they're the result of the incredible gift you gave their family - is in the slim to none category!

  I hope this helps with some of the questions listed above!

  Interesting. Does this change your opinion on egg donation?
  

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