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 and $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.

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's equally as 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 have 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.

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 recipients?

No, our program is anonymous. If both parties are interested in meeting we can facilitate a mediated visit between the donor, recipient and our Marriage and Family Therapist. This occurs at PFC. Remember, ALL parties must be amenable to meeting.

How many cycles can I do as a 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. become 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. 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.