I just found a good overview about what’s involved in the egg donation process. The author explains the most common reasons why people chose an egg donor, and different ways to go about it (for example anonymous vs. direct donation).
You will also find out more information about the qualifications of an egg donor (e.g. being between 21-32 years of age, etc.), being drug free, and free of STDs and so on.
The actual collection of the eggs is performed under anesthesia. The unfertilized eggs are collected by a needle inserted through the vagina to the ovaries, and then transferred for fertilization and implantation or intrauterine insemination in the recipient.
A lot of women are concerned about whether this will be painful. As mentioned here, it us done with anesthesia, so you don’t feel it. However, it should be noted that some of the medications that you have to take when you become an egg donor can make life unpleasant for a couple of weeks. Some women suffer from these effects, while others have no problems at all, but you should know about it.
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