The number of eggs retrieved varies, but typically ranges from 10 to 20 eggs. Upon reaching puberty, there are approximately 300,000 immature egg cells, so you will have plenty of eggs even if you do multiple donations.

In general, you should not donate more than six times with at least one month of rest between cycles. This is because the ovaries need to have an opportunity to rest and return to their normal state after the stimulation. See similar questions...

We require our egg donors to be between the ages of 21 to 34 years of age, though exceptions are occasionally made for women between ages 18 to 21 and 34 to 35. See similar questions...

Yes, however, if you are taking Depo Provera, you will need to stop this method of birth control in order to become an Egg Donor. If you have been on the pill for a long period of time, once you are selected as a Donor, the Recipients' clinic may require you to go off the pill for one to two months to avoid over-suppression of your ovaries. If so, you will need to use two alternate reliable means of birth control. See similar questions...

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Anyone can be a potential organ and tissue donor, from newborns to senior citizens (roughly 80 years old). Eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis at the time of death and may be affected by medical/social history, cause of death, etc. See similar questions...

Yes, you can use a donor of your choice with the costs of the program the same except that you would not be paying for her to have a fresh transfer, if she is giving all the eggs to you. It is also permissible for recipients to bring their own donors to the program who would also like to conceive. See similar questions...

Ener-G Egg Replacer, which is make from potato starch, tapioca flour, leavening agents (calcium lactate (vegan), calcium carbonate, and citric acid) and a gum derived from cottonseed. It's primarily intended to replace the leavening/binding characteristics of eggs in baking, but it can be used for nonbaked foods and quiches. oz of soft tofu can be blended with some water and substituted for an egg to add consistency. Or try the same quantity of: mashed beans, mashed potatoes, or nut butters. See similar questions...

The egg retrieval is a non-surgical needle aspiration typically done under a light IV sedation. No incision is made and no stitches are necessary. The doctor will vaginally insert a probe with a needle under ultrasound guidance into the ovary and aspirate the mature follicles that have been stimulated by the fertility drugs. See similar questions...

You need to wait 56 days or 8 weeks between whole blood donations to allow your red blood cells to replenish. Plateletpheresis donors need to wait 14 days or 2 weeks between donations. See similar questions...