Give the gift of family: the choice to become an egg donor

For many individuals and couples, the path to parenthood relies entirely on the generosity of an egg donor. By participating in our anonymous program, you can provide the missing piece for a family facing reproductive challenges, while receiving financial compensation that honors your time, effort, and commitment.

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Why become an egg donor?

While women are born with over a million eggs, only about 300 are ovulated during their reproductive years. Because both egg quantity and quality decrease with age, especially after 35, many hopeful parents face unexpected obstacles when trying to conceive. Choosing to become an egg donor is a profound decision that offers these families a viable path forward and a genuine chance at building the family they have been waiting for. Finding the right donor egg is a critical first step.

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Preserving your own options

We believe in supporting your reproductive future, too. Donors who complete three cycles, retrieving a minimum of 22 total eggs, qualify for a complimentary egg freezing cycle for their own use, including six frozen eggs and seven years of storage. 

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Who can become an egg donor?

To ensure the safety of our donors and the health of future families, all applicants must meet standard clinical and lifestyle criteria. We welcome healthy individuals with ovaries from all backgrounds who meet the following requirements:

Age

Between 21-31 years old

Menstrual health

Regular, predictable monthly periods

Body Mass Index (BMI)

Between 18-27 (using a BMI calculator)

Substance use

Non-smoker, and drug-free for 12 months (no marijuana for 3 months)

Tattoos and piercings

No body piercings or tattoos (unless using a sterile technique)

Travel

No recent travel to areas with active, notable disease outbreaks

Health history

No significant personal or family history of physical or mental health conditions

Education

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent

Proximity

Living with a 2-hour drive of an Everleap Fertility location

What to expect during the journey

Your experience is guided and fully supported by our clinical team. Once you’ve completed your initial application, you will undergo a comprehensive physical and psychological health screening, meet with our Egg Donation Program team and eventually be matched with a recipient. This can take several weeks. Once accepted into the Program, you may choose to complete up to six donation cycles, and you will be financially compensated for your dedication at the completion of each one.

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Apply

Submit an online application through a secure portal on Ovatures.

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Get screened

Undergo a comprehensive physical and psychological health screening.

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Meeting

Meet with our Egg Donation Program team.

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Matching

Get matched with a recipient (which can take a few weeks).

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Donate

Once accepted, you can you may choose to complete up to six donation cycles.

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Get paid

After completing each cycle, you will be compensated for your dedication and time.

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Get to know the fertility specialists who bring deep expertise to your care while taking time to understand your unique history, journey, and goals

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Inside our embryology labs

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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

How does the egg donor application process begin?

If you meet the clinical criteria listed above, you can submit an online application. Our clinical team reviews each submission and will contact qualified candidates to discuss the next steps of the screening process.

What is involved in the screening and matching process?

Your safety and well-being are our priorities. Our Egg Donor Program team will invite you to your nearest Everleap Fertility clinic for routine medical, genetic and psychological evaluations. Once cleared, your anonymous profile is placed in our secure registry where intended parents can select a match. 

How much will I be compensated?

While the personal fulfillment of helping a family is deeply meaningful, we value your time and commitment. Financial compensation is structured to reflect the dedication required for each cycle. While financial compensation for egg donation varies by clinic location, Everleap Fertility offers competitive compensation packages for each donation cycle. Repeat donors are also eligible for complimentary fertility preservation services. Learn more about egg freezing here.

Ready to become an egg donor?