Learn more about egg donation in Michigan, serving Detroit, Grand Rapids, Sterling Heights, Ann Arbor, and more.
At Fertility Source Companies, our specialty is connecting intended parents (IPs) with quality egg donors throughout Michigan and beyond. Whether you want to donate your eggs or find an incredible egg donor to help expand your family, our experienced and compassionate team can guide you through 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 Michigan
Finding an egg donor that best matches your family’s unique needs and preferences can be challenging, but Fertility Source Companies strives to make the process as smooth and straightforward as possible. We’ll help you identify the traits and characteristics of your ideal donor and then provide access to our large and diverse pool of high-quality candidates. No matter what questions or concerns you may have as an aspiring parent, you can count on Fertility Source Companies to help you every step of the way.
Choosing an Egg Donor in Michigan
Selecting the right egg donor is a big decision, and we aim to give you the tools you need to make this choice with confidence. We'll assist you in outlining the specific characteristics and traits you desire in an egg donor. Plus, we continuously update our donor database, so you’ll always have exceptional options to choose from.
Egg Donor Costs & Fees in Michigan
The costs and fees associated with egg donation in Michigan can vary depending on your location, whether you include additional services (e.g., genetic testing), and the specific donor you select. On average, the donor fee is around $8,000, with an additional agency fee of $10,000. There may be additional expenses for donor travel and legal retainers. Learn more about egg donor costs and fees in Michigan.
How Egg Donors Are Screened in Michigan
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
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)
Intended parents tend to look for egg donors with physical characteristics similar to their own. It's important for IPs to decide which qualities are essential to them and where they can be more flexible. It's not uncommon to have a specific idea of the perfect egg donor and then end up choosing someone entirely different. Ultimately, we encourage aspiring parents to follow their hearts.
From finding your donor to the retrieval procedure, the entire egg donation process can take 12-16 weeks. This length of time allows for medical screenings and legal requirements, as well as scheduling and planning the cycle. Factors like the donor’s menstrual cycle and schedule can also impact how long the process takes.
If the egg donor you choose is already matched, you may be able to reserve them for their next cycle. Fertility Source Companies can guide you through this process or help you find another donor if necessary.
If you live in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Sterling Heights, Ann Arbor, or elsewhere in Michigan, and want to help aspiring parents build the families of their dreams, consider donating your eggs with Fertility Source Companies. Not only will you experience the satisfaction of giving the most precious gift to a family that cannot have a baby otherwise, but you’ll also receive many additional benefits.
Why Become an Egg Donor in Michigan
The most common reason for donating eggs is to help those needing additional assistance to conceive. Other benefits include generous compensation, free health screenings, a no-cost fertility assessment, and reimbursement for expenses such as travel.
Requirements for Egg Donation in Michigan
To become an egg donor in Michigan, you must first meet some specific requirements, including:
Being between the ages of 21 to 29
Having a healthy level of fertility
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 that accommodates screening and egg donor procedure appointments
Self-injecting hormonal medication to stimulate the development of multiple eggs in one ovulation cycle
Receiving blood and ultrasound tests to ensure maturation of the eggs before retrieval
Undergoing the egg retrieval procedure under light sedation, where an ultrasound probe and thin needle are used to gently aspirate eggs from the ovarian follicles
This process can take multiple weeks, depending on where you are in your menstrual cycle. Egg donors must commit to each part of the egg donation process and attend all necessary appointments.
Egg Donor Pay & Compensation in Michigan
At Fertility Source Companies, we believe our egg donors should be generously compensated for their time and effort. First-time egg donors receive a base payment of $8,000. There is an increase of an extra $500 to $1,000 for repeat donors. Learn more about egg donor compensation and pay in Michigan.
Apply to Become an Egg Donor in Michigan
Are you ready to become an egg donor? We’ve worked with egg donors from all over Michigan, including Detroit, Grand Rapids, Sterling Heights, Ann Arbor, and more. Start your egg donor journey and apply today! Become an Egg Donor in Michigan
Egg Donor FAQs
Donating your eggs will not impact your fertility or ability to have children in the future. Women are born with 2 million eggs. Each month, multiple egg follicles are activated, but only one egg is discharged during ovulation – the rest are absorbed back into the body. The egg retrieval process simply makes use of these excess eggs that your body would have otherwise discarded.
When you donate your eggs, you give up all parental rights and responsibilities to them or any resulting children that are born from them. Fertility Source Companies is happy to help you navigate any legal questions or concerns you may have.
Most egg donor arrangements are anonymous. However, anonymity cannot be guaranteed. It’s important to consider that the donor conceived child may want to learn more about you as they get older. IPs won’t receive your personal details, such as your address or telephone number, but they may receive pictures of you and non-identifying information, such as your ethnic background, family medical history, and other characteristics.
Our Partner Clinics in Michigan
Fertility Source Companies partners with many fertility clinics across Michigan, including in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Sterling Heights, Ann Arbor, and beyond. You’ll find the contact information and website addresses of each of our partner clinics in Michigan listed below.
IVF Michigan 3145 Clark Rd., Suite 301 Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Ph: 734-434-4766 Fx: 734-434-8848 Web: https://ivf-mi.com/
