Donor Criteria
To become an egg donor you must:
- be aged between 18 and 35
- be within a healthy weight range for your height with a BMI under 30
- be willing to be screened for a range of medical conditions, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs), for example HIV, syphilis and chlamydia
- be free from serious medical disability
- be willing to have a healthy diet and lifestyle
- know or be able to find out about your immediate family medical history*. This covers your:
– children
– siblings
– parents
– grandparents
- not have any hereditary disorders within your family
- agree to be registered with the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) as a donor
- not put yourself at risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- not be or be trying to become pregnant yourself during the egg donation treatment cycle
- not knowingly leave out any relevant information which could affect the health of any children born as a result of your donation
- be willing to be identified and known to any children born from your donation when they get to 18
- be able to commit your time and energy to the egg donation process.