What is the time commitment for a donation?
Typically, a donation will take approximately 3 months to complete. Bear in mind this means going through the screenings, contracts, and in the last month, the actual medication and aspiration of the eggs. Be prepared to attend approximately 7-10 appointments plus approximately one week away during the week the actual egg retrieval/aspiration takes place. These appointments include the initial consultation with the clinic for the medical screening, the appointment for your psychological screening, your appointment to begin your shots (some clinics instruct you on giving the shots at the first appointment, thereby eliminating the need for this second visit), ultrasounds to monitor the progression of the eggs and blood tests to monitor hormone levels, and, finally, the egg retrieval. Because it is impossible to predict exactly when the eggs will be ready, the doctor will let you know what week the retrieval will take place and will ask you to remain in the area of his office during the w
