How much are egg donors paid?

The fee paid to egg donors for completing a donor cycle range from $7,000 for first-time egg donors to $7,500 for repeat donors. If you have any questions regarding the fee paid to egg donors, please do not hesitate to contact us. There are many reasons for a woman to choose to become an egg donor. For many egg donors, the fee paid is not the main reason for egg donation. Rather, the satisfaction of participating in the miracle of life is the greatest compensation paid to egg donors.

Is egg donation taxable income?

Yes. Compensation for egg donation is considered taxable income by the Internal Revenue Service and the PFC Egg Donor agency is obligated to report this income to the IRS. You will receive a 1099 tax form at the beginning of the year after your egg donation so that you can report your earnings and pay the appropriate taxes. It is best to discuss your taxes and income with your tax preparer so that they may properly advise you on all filing options.

What expenses do you cover/reimburse?

In addition to the fee paid to egg donors, we will reimburse your mileage, bridge tolls, parking, childcare, notary fees, and prescriptions. For egg donors traveling from a distance greater than 150 miles, we will be taking care of your travel arrangements and expenses (this includes payment and booking of airfare and lodging), and will reimburse your meals (up to $35.00 total per day). Remember, ALL original receipts must be included in order to receive full reimbursement.

Do you need donors with my ethnic background?

Yes, we have clients from all over the globe and seek a donor database that is equally diverse. We welcome every type of ethnicity.

Are some egg donors in more demand than others?

Let us start by saying that we have a demand for women of all ethnicities, academic achievements, and creative talents! Currently, Indian egg donors, Asian egg donors and Jewish egg donors are in very high demand. Egg donation has surged over the past two decades but the supply of Indian, Asian and Jewish egg donors has not. Difficulty in finding Asian, Jewish and Indian egg donors can be attributed to complex cultural attitudes, as well as marketing and demographic limitations. Among Asian Egg Donors, Chinese and Korean Egg Donors are in highest demand.

How many times will I have to come to San Francisco?

We will ask you to come to our clinic for screening appointments and then the cycle monitoring and retrieval. We estimate that you will need to travel to our clinic between 5-10 times.

What if I live out of town?

For egg donors that live out of town or state, you will have to travel to our clinic up to three times. The third and final time will be for your egg retrieval and plan to stay for about 1 week.

What if I live out of the country?

We do not currently accept donors that live outside of the United States. Applicants must be permanent residents with valid Social Security numbers in order to qualify.

What if I was not born in the United States?

Any applicant that was born outside the US who is a current citizen or has a valid Social Security Number is eligible for donation; with the exception of those that have lived in certain European countries during a specific time period. Please contact the PFC Egg Donor Agency for more information.

Is there parking at the clinic?

Yes, there is a parking garage at the rear of the building, another one across the street, and plenty of metered parking on Francisco and Montgomery Streets.

Do I have to meet the recipient(s)?

Our donor program prides itself on protecting our patient identities. Complete anonymity is important for many of our patients and donors. In some cases, having the option to meet is a desired part of the process. Meeting the recipient can help donors feel complete in their decision to donate and reaffirm their decision to help the intended parent(s) in their journey during this delicate and intimate process.

Our program offers the opportunity for donors and recipient(s) to meet after a selection has been made but prior to the start of the stimulation cycle. These are supervised meetings facilitated by our Marriage and Family Therapist and only coordinated if both parties wish to meet. Some may feel concerned that by meeting they will be giving up their anonymity or signing on for a long-term relationship. While it is true that you may be able to identify each other in public, there is no identifying information shared during the meeting (no last names, addresses, college names, etc.).

This gives you a chance to meet in-person while still keeping a comfortable level of anonymity.

How many cycles can I do as an egg donor?

You can complete up to six egg donor cycles.

Can I be registered with other egg donor agencies?

No. If you become a registered egg donor with PFC, you must close any files you have at other egg donor agencies. This is a requirement of all donor agencies. This eliminates the possibility of two couples simultaneously selecting you as an egg donor.

How long does the egg donor cycle take?

The donor selection and egg retrieval process takes approximately 3 months.

Do I need to have proven fertility?

No, it is not required that you have proven fertility, i.e. you became pregnant, suffered a miscarriage, had an abortion, or delivered a baby.

How do people choose an egg donor?

The factors recipients consider are varied and personal. Often physical appearances are not a critical part of the decision making process. Many are looking for donors who share similar interests. For some, ethnicity is important. For instance, if a couple comes from an Asian or Jewish background, they may want to search through our database for Asian egg donors or Jewish egg donors first. For others, intelligence and special interests may be important criteria.

It is very important that you complete the application as thoroughly as possible and provide quality photographs of yourself. The recipients appreciate all the information you can provide.

Do you have height or weight restrictions?

Our medical board has guidelines which are set up for health purposes, not superficial reasons. The standards are reasonable so most women will fall into the established ranges.

Do I need to send original photos?

No. The photos do not have to be originals, but we ask that you upload or submit:

• Clear and flattering photos
• head shots and body shots
• photos from all stages of life
• pictures of your children (if applicable)

You may upload up to 10 photos in .jpg format or .tif format (.jpg is preferred). If you are not able to upload photos please send original photographs and we will scan them in and send them back to you immediately.

Are there any side effects to the medication?

Some women experience no side effects while others suffer from heightened PMS symptoms (breast tenderness, bloating, etc.) Every woman has an individualized response.

Do I need to abstain from intercourse for the entire three month process?

No, we only ask you to abstain from sexual intercourse during the time you are injecting the stimulation medication and then directly following the retrieval, approximately three weeks. You will be extremely fertile during this timeframe.