Egg Donor Eligibility

Egg Donor Eligibility 

Becoming an egg donor is a generous and life-changing act. To ensure a safe and ethical experience for everyone involved, we follow specific guidelines when screening potential donors.

Basic Requirements

• Age:
  21 to 28 years old
  Experienced donors may be considered up to age 32

• Health:

  • Good physical and mental health

  • BMI between 18–29

  • No smoking, vaping, or recreational drug use

  • No more than six previous egg donations

  • No current STDs

  • Must have a current PAP smear

• Menstrual & Reproductive Health:

  • Regular, predictable menstrual cycles

  • Not currently using contraceptive implants (like Mirena IUD or Norplant)

Psychological Readiness

You should feel mentally and emotionally ready to take on the process and be open to a psychological evaluation. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

Comfort with Injections

Daily hormone injections are a key part of the donation cycle. Donors should feel comfortable self-administering or receiving help with injections during the stimulation phase.

Understanding Your Family Medical History

To move forward in the application process, you’ll need to provide a thorough family medical history — covering at least three generations. This includes any known genetic conditions among immediate relatives, grandparents, aunts, and uncles.

More About You

We also ask for a little more about who you are — beyond just health:

• Education

• Special skills or talents

• Physical characteristics

• Hobbies and interests

• Family background

This helps us thoughtfully match you with intended parents and creates a deeper connection in the journey.

Your Commitment Matters

From the first appointment to the retrieval, a full donation cycle typically takes a few weeks. We ask that donors be dependable, available for clinic visits, and committed to seeing the process through with care.

At Accel Conceptions, your time, trust, and heart mean everything to us.
We're here to guide you through this process with transparency, compassion, and respect, every step of the way.

What Might Disqualify Someone from Donating

What Might Disqualify Someone from Donating

Our top priority at Accel Conceptions is the safety and well-being of everyone involved — the donor, the intended parents, and the future child. There are some medical, psychological, and lifestyle-related conditions that may disqualify someone from becoming an egg donor. We encourage full transparency so we can make the most informed and responsible decisions together.

1. Genetic Conditions

You may not be eligible if you or a close relative (parents, siblings, grandparents, or children) carry a serious inheritable condition, even if you don’t show symptoms yourself.
Examples include:

• Cystic Fibrosis

• Huntington’s Disease

• Sickle Cell Anemia

• Tay-Sachs Disease

• Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

• Fragile X Syndrome

• Thalassemia

2. Chronic Health Conditions

Some ongoing medical conditions may affect your ability to safely donate eggs or could impact a child’s health. These may include:

• Severe autoimmune disorders

• Significant heart issues

• Diabetes

• Untreated thyroid disorders

3. Infectious Diseases

Donors must test negative for certain communicable diseases to be eligible.
This includes:

• HIV

• Hepatitis B or C

• Syphilis

4. Reproductive Health Concerns

We assess overall fertility and ovarian health carefully. You may be ineligible if you have:

• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

• Endometriosis

• Irregular or absent periods

• A history of recurrent miscarriages

5. Mental Health History

We look for donors who are emotionally stable and mentally well throughout the process. Disqualifying factors may include:

• Diagnosed conditions such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia

• Severe depression or anxiety that affects daily functioning

• A personal or family history of substance abuse or alcoholism

• Some behavioral disorders, including ADHD/ADD, may require additional evaluation

6. Lifestyle Considerations

Factors such as tobacco or recreational drug use, unmanaged stress, or inconsistent routines may also affect eligibility. A stable, healthy lifestyle is essential for a safe and successful donation cycle.

Not sure if something applies to you?
We’re here to guide you through every step. If you’re ever unsure about your eligibility, just reach out we’re happy to talk through it with care and confidentiality.

The Medical Process of Egg Donation: What to Expect

The Medical Process of Egg Donation: What to Expect

At Accel Conceptions, we want you to feel confident and informed every step of the way. Here's a quick look at what the medical process involves, broken down into two key phases: ovarian stimulation and egg retrieval.

Phase 1: Ovarian Stimulation (Daily Injections)

This step helps your body produce multiple mature eggs in one cycle, instead of just one.

Here’s what happens:

• Cycle prep: You may start with birth control pills for a few weeks to help regulate your cycle.

• Stimulation meds: You’ll begin daily hormone injections (typically for 10–14 days) to encourage multiple eggs to grow. These medications include FSH and LH (common brands: Gonal-F, Follistim, Menopur).

• Preventing early ovulation: Depending on your protocol, you might take medications like Lupron, Ganirelix, or Cetrotide to prevent premature egg release.

• Monitoring: You'll have 3–5 quick clinic visits for bloodwork and ultrasounds to track your response and adjust medications if needed.

• Trigger shot: Once your eggs are mature, you'll get a final injection (the “trigger shot”) that prepares your body for retrieval — this usually happens 34–36 hours later.

You might feel: bloating, mood swings, headaches, breast tenderness, or minor injection site discomfort. These are all temporary and closely monitored.

Phase 2: Egg Retrieval

This is a minor outpatient procedure to collect the mature eggs from your ovaries.

What to expect:

• Comfort first: You’ll be under light anesthesia so that you won’t feel anything during the procedure.

• The procedure: Using ultrasound guidance, a thin needle is inserted through the vaginal wall to gently collect eggs from each follicle.

• Timing: The whole process takes about 20–30 minutes.

• Aftercare: You'll rest briefly at the clinic and need a ride home. Mild cramping, spotting, or bloating is common — most donors are back to normal activities within a day or so.

After Retrieval

We’ll give you clear post-care instructions and check in on your recovery. You’ll likely have a follow-up appointment within 1–2 weeks.

Potential (but rare) risks:

• Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS): A rare reaction to fertility meds that can cause bloating, discomfort, and, in very rare cases, more serious symptoms.

• Bleeding or infection: Minimal risk at the retrieval site.

• Internal injury: Very rare chance of affecting nearby organs during the procedure.

Your safety and comfort are our top priority.
If you ever have questions or need reassurance, our team is here for you, every step of the way.

Other Requirements

Other Important Things to Know

We’re so glad you’re considering egg donation with Accel Conceptions. As part of this meaningful journey, there are a few additional things we look for in potential donors to ensure the process is smooth, safe, and successful for everyone involved.

Reliability Matters

The donation process includes several clinic visits, so we’re looking for individuals who are dependable and able to follow through on appointments and communication.

Commitment to the Journey

The full donation cycle takes a few weeks from start to finish. Being mentally and emotionally ready to commit to that timeline is essential.

Comfort with Injections

Hormone injections are a part of the medical process. Donors should be comfortable administering (or receiving help with) daily injections during the stimulation phase.

About You & Your Family

To help us match donors with intended parents and ensure safe, ethical donation cycles, we’ll ask you to provide some additional details:

• Background & Traits:
  We’ll collect information on your education, special skills, interests, and physical characteristics — as well as those of your parents and siblings.

• Medical History:
  A clear and honest family medical history is one of the most important parts of the screening process. This helps reduce the risk of passing on genetic conditions and protects the health of future children, recipients, and donors alike.

At Accel Conceptions, we approach this process with care and respect for every individual involved. Your openness, reliability, and readiness are what make this journey possible.