Understanding egg donor eligibility is the first step in your journey to help create families through this meaningful gift—our comprehensive screening process ensures both donors and intended parents can move forward with confidence and clarity.
Becoming an egg donor is an empowering and meaningful journey that allows you to help intended parents achieve their dream of building a family. However, before you embark on your path to egg donation, you must meet several medical, psychological, and personal criteria designed to ensure your health, safety, and success for the intended parents throughout the process. Moreover, the screening process keeps you fully informed as you navigate egg donation so you can make the best decision for your future.
At Signature Donors, our trusted egg donor agency works with donors from across the country, We emphasize education and compassionate support throughout the donation process, connecting generous women with hopeful intended parents. Our program prioritizes transparency and thorough screening to create successful matches and make your experience a positive one.
Our Signature Donors program requires egg donors to be between 21 and 31 years old. This age range represents the optimal balance of egg quality and donor maturity for successful donation outcomes. In addition to your age, your overall health status plays a crucial role in the qualification process. When evaluating potential donors, we listen to your story and look for the following signs of reproductive wellness:
These requirements aren’t simply boxes to check; they’re protective measures ensuring your body can navigate the donation process safely. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, maintaining good health significantly improves fertility treatment results for you and intended parents.
Behind every donor is a family tree filled with health stories that matter deeply to the donation process, making your genetic background an essential part of your egg donation journey. A thorough review of your family medical history, which typically includes the following tests and forms to help identify any potential hereditary conditions:
Standard screening covers conditions such as cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy, and Fragile X syndrome. Carrying certain conditions doesn’t always automatically disqualify you, but it informs the matching process and ensures your genetic background is compatible with your intended parents’ medical history.
Acknowledging your kindness, we offer compensation that reflects the significant and life-changing contribution you’re making.
Our dedicated team offers personalized support, guiding you through every step with care and understanding.
We adhere to the highest ethical standards, ensuring your health and well-being are prioritized.
Your psychological readiness for egg donation and emotional stability create the foundation for a fulfilling experience. Therefore, we conduct a mental health screening to ensure you understand the emotional implications of donation and are mentally prepared for the process. This test evaluates the following:
With this assessment, both donors and intended parents confirm your psychological health and appropriate expectations. The conversation with a professional can also help you process your feelings about donation before proceeding with the rest of your journey.
While medical criteria form the foundation of donor requirements, we also value personal characteristics and educational background. During your consultation, we may discuss your education level and achievements, special talents and skills, and personal values and interests. This information helps intended parents select donors with qualities they value and connect with.
In your opinion, what’s the most important thing to disclose as an egg donor?
The egg donation process requires a significant time investment spanning several weeks to months. We review every step of your journey before you get started to ensure you’re willing and committed to the following:
The time commitment includes initial screening appointments, monitoring during the stimulation phase, and the retrieval procedure itself. Understanding these obligations before beginning the donation journey helps ensure a smooth and stress-free experience for everyone involved.
We want to give intended parents the best chance of achieving their dream of building a family and ensure egg donors are safe and ready for their journeys, so complete honesty throughout the application and screening process is essential. This includes being upfront about the following:
Thorough documentation protects you and intended parents, ensuring appropriate matches and successful outcomes. The information you provide forms the foundation of the entire donation process.
