Your decision to donate can turn the dream of a family into reality for people wanting to become parents.
The gift of life extends beyond traditional boundaries through egg donation—a profound opportunity to help others build the families they’ve longed for. When you choose to become an egg donor, you’re not simply providing genetic material; you’re offering hope to individuals and couples who have faced heartbreaking fertility challenges.
At Signature Donors, we connect compassionate women with hopeful parents, guiding both parties through each step with care, education, and personalized support. Our dedicated team ensures donors feel valued, informed, and empowered in their decision. Based in New York and Connecticut but serving donors nationwide, we help women make informed decisions while ensuring the process remains rewarding both emotionally and financially. As you explore this meaningful journey, finding a reputable egg donation agency can make the process more convenient and comfortable.
Egg donation is a process where a woman provides some of her eggs to help another person or couple conceive a child. During the procedure, eggs are retrieved from your ovaries and fertilized in a laboratory. The resulting embryos are then transferred to the intended mother or gestational carrier.
This selfless act makes parenthood possible for many who otherwise couldn’t conceive, including:
When you donate eggs, you help fulfill someone’s deepest desire to nurture and raise a child, transforming years of disappointment into the joy of parenthood.
Our fully screened donor program sets Signature Donors apart from other agencies. We complete all genetic testing, psychological evaluations, and medical screenings before donors enter our database. This transparency allows intended parents to browse with confidence, knowing each donor is ready to proceed immediately after matching.
Compensation for your time and efforts begins at $10,000 for first-time donors. We provide comprehensive coverage for all medical expenses, travel costs, and other related expenses throughout your donation journey.
Our dedicated team provides personalized guidance at every step. From your initial application through post-donation recovery, we prioritize your physical comfort, emotional wellbeing, and personal needs. You’ll have 24/7 access to medical staff for questions, detailed medication training, assistance with self-injection techniques if needed, and appointments scheduled at your convenience.
We follow strict ASRM guidelines in our comprehensive screening process to ensure donor health and safety. Our ethical approach prioritizes education, transparency, and informed consent, allowing both donors and intended parents to make confident decisions throughout the process.
Complete our initial application
Meet with our team to discuss the process
Complete health evaluations
Get matched with intended parents
Review and sign legal agreements
Prepare for egg retrieval
Complete the donation process
Becoming an egg donor begins with a thoughtful application process designed to identify women who can safely donate while providing valuable information to potential recipients.
The initial application typically takes about 30 minutes to complete and covers your medical history, family background, education, and personal characteristics. We recommend having your medical records accessible and taking time to reflect on your motivations for donation before beginning the application.
The entire process typically spans 3-4 months from application to retrieval. Throughout this process, you’ll have opportunities to ask questions and learn more about what donation entails. Our coordinators provide guidance at each step, ensuring you feel comfortable and informed before proceeding.
Becoming an egg donor involves meeting specific criteria to ensure both your safety and the success of the donation. While requirements may vary slightly between programs, most share common qualification standards.
Must be between 21–30 years old.
No significant personal or family history of hereditary cancers, genetic disorders, or serious medical conditions.
Regular menstrual cycles, no history of PCOS, endometriosis, or infertility.
Must be tobacco, nicotine, and drug-free (including marijuana).
No personal or family history of substance abuse, alcohol dependence, or other addictions.
No history of severe mental illness (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia) and no immediate family history of the same.
Must be mentally and emotionally stable, able to handle the process.
Must be able to attend medical appointments during the donation cycle.
Egg donation requires significant time, commitment, and temporary lifestyle adjustments. The compensation provided acknowledges these contributions while recognizing the profound gift you’re providing to intended parents.
When considering donor compensation, it’s important to understand both the financial aspects and the ethical frameworks that guide these payments. Reputable programs structure compensation fairly while adhering to ethical guidelines.
When donating eggs through a reputable program like Signature Donors, you can expect fair compensation for your time, commitment, and the physical aspects of the process. Compensation typically ranges from $7,000 to $10,000 for first-time donors, with potential increases for subsequent donations.
Beyond the base compensation, donors receive additional benefits including:
These benefits ensure the donation process causes no financial strain while appropriately valuing your contribution.
Yes, we welcome experienced donors, and are likely entitled to higher compensation.
Egg donation is deemed safe by both the FDA and American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), but like any medical procedure there are such risks, though rare with careful monitoring.
Anonymity is a choice made by the donor. If the donor chooses to be anonymous, Signature protects their identity at all costs. If the donor chooses for the matched intended parents to have the option of knowing the donor’s identity, Signature will facilitate the introduction of both parties. From this point, the relationship is up to the donor and intended parents, and Signature will no longer be involved with communication.
Yes, many women choose to donate eggs multiple times. Most programs, including Signature Donors, follow the guidelines of The American Society of Reproductive Medicine who allow qualified donors to complete up to six donation cycles in their lifetime, with at least two months between cycles to allow your body to rest. Repeat donations often become more streamlined as you’re already familiar with the process. Many donors find subsequent donations emotionally rewarding, knowing they’ve helped multiple families achieve their dreams of parenthood.
Egg donors must be women between 21-31 years of age with regular menstrual cycles and good overall health. Additional requirements include having a BMI between 18-28, no reproductive disorders, no history of substance abuse, no current use of certain hormonal contraceptives, and a clean medical and family history free from genetic disorders. Psychological evaluation is also part of the qualification process.
The complete egg donation journey typically spans 3-4 months from initial application to egg retrieval. This timeline includes approximately 4-6 weeks for application review and screening, 2-4 weeks for matching with intended parents, and about 4 weeks for the medical process including medication, monitoring, and retrieval. Individual timelines may vary based on donor availability and recipient matching.
Most egg donors experience mild side effects from the hormone medications, including bloating, mood fluctuations, headaches, and temporary discomfort at injection sites. During stimulation, you may feel fullness or pressure in your lower abdomen as your ovaries enlarge. After retrieval, cramping similar to menstrual cramps is common for 1-2 days. Serious complications are rare but can include ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, infection, bleeding, or anesthetic complications.
