Egg donation

Egg (oocyte) donation involves using eggs provided by a donor for in vitro fertilization (IVF) and subsequent embryo transfer. Egg donors can be either unknown or known to the recipient.

Currently, most donors in the United States are young women who are paid for their services, and donate their eggs anonymously. According to the CDC's 2003 ART study, 92% of the country's clinics provide egg donation as part of their assisted reproduction services.

The information in this section tells you who should consider egg donation, what the donation cycle involves and the legal issues surrounding this potentially sensitive procedure.