- 1). Review the requirements for becoming an egg donor. Not all women are able to be donors, so be sure you are qualified to become a donor before committing to the process. Many egg donor facilities require the donor to be between the ages of 18 and 34, be physically healthy, have a BMI of 19 to 29, be a non-smoker, have regular menstrual period, have no history of substance abuse or inheritable genetic disorders and be psychologically healthy.
- 2). Research egg donor programs in Tampa to determine the right one for you. There are several clinics in the Tampa area to choose from if you'd like to begin the first steps of becoming a donor. However, because there are no state laws in place to govern egg donor agencies, be sure to conduct thorough research on the clinics before committing to a particular center. You can visit the clinics, and be sure to go with a list of questions, such as what the screening process for donors involves, how long the agency has been in operation and how the agency matches donors up with parents. Donor agencies in Tampa include The Reproductive Medicine Group.
The Reproductive Medicine Group
5245 East Fletcher Avenue
Suite 1
Tampa, FL 33617
http://floridafertility.com/Donor/Default.aspx - 3). Research the egg donation process. After you choose an agency, consider the particular agency's donation process and determine how that will fit into your life. As an egg donor, you will be expected to undergo a medical, genetic and psychological screening. You may be put on birth control pills to synchronize the egg donor's and egg recipient's cycles. You will also be given hormones, which will cause egg follicles to grow. Once the follicles are ready, you'll need to visit the clinic to undergo the egg retrieval.
- 4). Determine if you want to be an anonymous donor. If you want to be an anonymous donor, the parents will receive background information on you, but will never know your name or contact information. Some egg donors, however, choose to meet the parents or have a continuing relationship with the family.
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