We encourage you to explore how the egg donation process works in Massachusetts, serving Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Nantucket, and more.
At Fertility Source Companies, we strive to help intended parents (IPs) connect with exceptional egg donors throughout Massachusetts and beyond. Whether you want to become an egg donor or locate your ideal egg donor, our caring and devoted staff is readily available to assist you throughout the process.
“I've already shared my wonderful experiences with Donor Source with numerous people already. And I believe a couple have signed up with Donor Source. =)”
— S. M., Egg Donor
Finding an Egg Donor in Massachusetts
One of the benefits of working alongside Fertility Source Companies is that we make it straightforward to find an egg donor in Massachusetts. Rest assured that all of your questions and concerns will be addressed by our skilled and experienced team of professionals, who are always there for you at every stage of your fertility journey until you arrive at your destination of parenthood!
Choosing an Egg Donor in Massachusetts
The decision-making process when choosing an egg donor is a majorly important aspect of the egg donation process. Don’t worry though, as we can assist you in creating a list of your main priorities, such as physical and personality characteristics and qualities. First-time IPs are provided with full access to our expansive pre-screened egg donor database, and when ready, you can narrow down and identify those egg donors you may want to work with. We regularly update our available donor pool, ensuring you’ll never experience a shortage of viable candidates.
Egg Donor Costs & Fees in Massachusetts
When considering egg donor costs and fees in Massachusetts, multiple factors may contribute. Among these are your specific geographic location and if you want to purchase any add-on services, like genetic testing. The compensation for high-demand egg donors may also play a role, with some earning higher fees than others. You can expect an average cost of around $10,000, as well as an agency fee of $8,500. You may also need to account for other out-of-pocket costs, such as donor travel fees and legal retainers. Find out more about egg donor costs and fees in Massachusetts.
How Egg Donors Are Screened in Massachusetts
At Fertility Source Companies, we require potential egg donors to undergo multiple forms of stringent screenings and background checks. Before being added to our database, potential egg donors must undergo:
A lifestyle evaluation
A criminal background check
A personality profile
An overview of the donor's commitment level
A FDA compliance check
A recent pap smear result
Once matched, egg donors have to undergo several other screenings, all of which are completed at the intended parent’s fertility clinic. These include:
A complete physical exam
A blood test to screen for drug use or specific health disorders
A mental health screening (The Donor Source facilities upon match)
By posting “Egg Donor Wanted” messaging, not only are you unable to conduct vital candidate screenings, but most likely, you won’t locate candidates with viable eggs. However, by collaborating with a professional egg donor agency, like Fertility Source Companies, you gain the security of knowing that any candidate of interest has passed thorough physical and mental screening processes, ensuring they are motivated and ready to complete the entire egg donor process.
While different IPs may have their own criteria, an egg donor’s selection is usually based on specific factors. These include the potential candidate’s medical/hereditary history, personality traits, and physical characteristics.
Typically, you should plan on paying around $18,000, which includes the egg donor fees and agency costs. In addition, this amount does not cover other out-of-pocket expenses, such as travel fees and cycle medications.
Potential candidates who choose to become egg donors in Massachusetts, including Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Nantucket, and beyond, are presented with an incredible opportunity. They provide intended parents with an invaluable gift, enabling them to achieve their goals of parenthood. Additionally, these egg donors receive other impressive benefits, including financial compensation.
Why Become an Egg Donor in Massachusetts
While donors may have their own motivations, generally, the primary one is the opportunity to assist families facing difficulties in having a baby. Egg donors are also generously compensated and receive other invaluable benefits, such as no-cost fertility assessments, free medical and genetic screening tests, and reimbursement for expenses (e.g., travel, accommodations, etc.).
Requirements for Egg Donation in Massachusetts
To be eligible to donate eggs in Massachusetts, potential candidates must first pass specific, stringent requirements. These include:
Being between 21 and 29 years old
Having a healthy fertility level
Having no genetically inherited disorders in your family history
Being a non-smoker and non-drug user
Following a healthy lifestyle
Having a healthy body weight
Having a flexible schedule, with ample time for screening and egg donor procedure appointments
There are multiple parts in the actual process of egg donation. Among them are the following:
You self-inject hormonal medication, typically once a day, for about 12 days, to stimulate the development of multiple eggs in a single ovulation cycle.
Blood and ultrasound tests are conducted to ensure the maturation of the eggs before their retrieval.
For the egg retrieval process, a thin needle guided by an ultrasound gently removes eggs from the ovarian follicles.
To ensure there is no pain during the egg retrieval process, you’ll be sedated, remaining semi-conscious for about 30 minutes.
Egg Donor Pay & Compensation in Massachusetts
At Fertility Source Companies, we recognize that our egg donors are sacrificing their valuable dedication, time, and any expenses incurred while helping those facing difficulties in growing their families to have babies. As such, we generously compensate our egg donors. First-time egg donors receive a base payment, which varies depending on certain factors, like location. On average, this compensation starts from $8,000, while repeat donors receive an increase of an extra $500 to $1,000. Find out more about egg donor compensation and pay in Massachusetts.
Apply to Become an Egg Donor in Massachusetts
Are you ready to become an egg donor? We’ve worked with donors throughout Massachusetts, including Boston, Worcester, Springfield, and Nantucket. Apply today and let your egg donor journey begin! Become an Egg Donor in Massachusetts
Egg Donor FAQs
As per the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), throughout their lifetimes, egg donors may donate their eggs six times.
Yes, the majority of donors can continue working or attending school during most of the process steps. However, you will need to take one or two days off for the egg retrieval procedure.
With egg donation, like any type of medication or procedure, you may experience a few side effects. You’ll have to take hormone injections, which may result in breast tenderness, moodiness, abdominal cramps, and swelling, although serious risks are rare. Before you decide to donate your eggs, a healthcare provider will review the procedure’s risks with you.
Our Partner Clinics in Massachusetts
Fertility Source Companies is proud to partner with many fertility clinics throughout Massachusetts, including in Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Nantucket, and beyond. Below, for each of our partner clinics in Massachusetts, you’ll find their contact information and website addresses.
Brigham & Women’s Center for Reproductive Medicine 75 Francis Street Boston, MA 02115 Ph: 617-732-4222 Web: http://www.brighamandwomens.org/cirs
Fertility Center of New England 20 Pondmeadow Drive Suite 101 Reading, MA 01867 Ph: 781-942-7000 Fx: 781-942-7200 Web: https://www.fertilitycenter.com/
Massachusetts General Hospital IVF 32 Fruit Street Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care Suite 10A Boston, MA 02114 Ph: 617-726-8868 Fx: 617-724-8882 Web: https://www.massgeneral.org/obgyn/fertility