Become an Egg Donor

Donating Eggs in the DC/Maryland/Virginia Area

Columbia Fertility Associates is proud to work with the generous, considerate young women who donate their eggs to help those in need grow the family of their dreams. In collaboration with Egg Donor Collective, a respected nationwide donor expert, we are honored to assist and support you in every way possible.

The Egg Donor Process

We partner with Egg Donor Collective whose nationwide expertise and presence means you will also be available to match with other Collective clinics around the country if you choose to.

Compensation:

If selected and matched with an intended parent you will receive $7,000–$15,000 per donation cycle for up to six (6) cycles.

Your Journey in 8 Steps:

Written application
Three basic laboratory tests
Acceptance to donor database for selection
Match with intended parent(s)
Additional tests as necessary
Fertility medication
Monitoring
Retrieval of eggs

Apply to Donate Eggs

Your Privacy & Safety

If you wish to donate, you’ll be asked to share information about yourself and provide a recent photo, which is kept confidential and only used internally to help match you with a donor recipient. Your safety and peace of mind are our top priority.

Partners for Our Patients

Egg Donor Collective: We partner with Egg Donor Collective to obtain a wide selection of exceptionally well-screened donors and frozen eggs for our patients.

Supportive Environment: We are committed to ensuring a thorough understanding of what to expect before, during, and after the procedure.

Rewarding Experience: In addition to helping families realize their parenthood dreams, you’ll be well-compensated financially for your egg donation.

Apply to Donate Eggs

Egg Donor Q&A

Expand the boxes below to learn more about the process, including qualifying and screening of donors.

Am I Qualified to Donate My Eggs?

Donors must meet the following criteria:

Be between the ages of 19-32
Be in good general health
Have a BMI <30
Have regular menstrual cycles
Meet the current criteria of the FDA-required Communicable Disease Screening
Meet the current criteria of the Donor Egg Program of Columbia Fertility Associates for the screening of genetic and infectious diseases
Undergo a psychological/emotional evaluation administered by a mental health professional

Who are Egg Donors and Why Do They Donate?

Egg donors are women of different ages, races and cultural backgrounds. Some are driven to donate due to altruism and others are driven by the mutual benefit of helping others while receiving compensation for their effort.

There are Known Egg Donors and Anonymous Egg Donors. Known donors may be relatives, friends, or recruited donors who wish to meet their recipients. Anonymous donors may come from several sources, and usually, happen upon the opportunity of egg donation via the internet search or word from a friend.

How Are Egg Donors Screened?

Prospective egg donors undergo a complete examination by a physician in order to determine their ability to undergo the procedure required with egg donation. In addition, donors are screened for genetic and heritable diseases via an extensive questionnaire. When necessary, appropriate laboratory testing is performed to rule out identifiable genetic diseases.

Donors are also screened for infectious diseases which may be transmitted to the recipient. This currently includes syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, viral hepatitis, cytomegalovirus, and HIV. All donors are screened by a mental health professional to explore their views on egg donation and the ramifications of becoming an egg donor. In addition, their reasons for wishing to donate eggs are explored.