How long does the egg donation process take?
First, there is the period of time required to find a match. This can take a few days to about four months. Once an egg donor is selected by a person or couple, the process ordinarily takes up to about 8 weeks, depending on how quickly appointments can be scheduled. The screening appointments only take a few hours but the results can take 3-4 weeks to come in. The actual egg donation cycle lasts about 3 weeks; there is typically a 2-4 week period between the time that the screening results come in and the start of the cycle. During your screening and cycle periods, you may go to work or school and maintain most of your regular routine, but you will be required to attend a number of doctor’s appointments. The egg retrieval procedure will require a day off from work or school.
