Egg Donation FAQs- Physician's Surrogacy

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EGG DONATION FAQS
PROCESS COMPENSATION
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PROCESS
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Its natural to have questions. Below we have
outlined a few of our more frequently asked
questions. If you have additional questions not
addressed here, we invite you to contact us at
858-847-5939 or email family_at_physicianssurogacy.co
m and were happy to answer them.
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What happens after I submit my application?
Well review your COMPLETED application within
1-3 business days and let you know if you meet
the initial criteria. If you do, well schedule
your brief egg donor phone interview. During your
interview, well discuss how the egg donation
process works and answer any questions you may
have.
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Do I have to give myself injections?
Yes. If you have a friend or family member that
is willing to give the injections to you, that is
also an option.
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How long do I have to take injections?
It depends on the doctors protocol. Each person
is a little different. Typically, its 10-12 days.
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How long does the process take?
Once you are matched, it can take 3 to 4 months
before your egg retrieval (depending on several
variables).
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What is the process/what happens next?
We will place you in our active database so that
potential Intended Parents can view your public
profile. Once they have selected you, you will be
contacted with details about when the anticipated
cycle will begin. We will guide you through each
step of the process.
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How many eggs will they take?
Everyone is different. Some retrievals will
result in 2 eggs, some will results in 20 or
more. It depends on your body and how your body
reacts to the medications.
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Will I have to travel?
You will travel to our location in San Diego, CA.
All costs will be paid upfront by us. All travel
arrangements (flights, hotels, etc.) will be
booked by us. You will only have to travel 2
times. Once for the medical screening (1 day
trip) and a second time for the actual egg
retrieval (4-7 days). You will be required to
bring a support person (family member, close
friend, or partner) to accompany you for the egg
retrieval. All the appointments in between will
be done at a center local to you. If you are an
international donor, you will only have to travel
once, the duration of your trip will last 18-21
days to complete your donation cycle.
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What does the week following retrieval look like?
You may experience some cramping, bloating, or
soreness/tenderness. We can prescribe pain
medication as necessary, but we encourage rest
and relaxation! We are also able to provide a
physicians note for school/work so you are
afforded sufficient time to focus on recovery.
Your coordinators on the Egg Donation and IVF
Team will be maintain communication to provide
medical care as needed. Reminder recovery looks
different for everybody, but regardless, you
wont be on your own!
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COMPENSATION
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How much do egg donors get paid?
The average starting compensation for egg donors
is 7,000. However, compensation differs based on
a number of factors, including the donors
education, her donation history, ethnic diversity
and other factors. In particular, Chinese,
Japanese and Caucasian donors are in high demand.
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How do I get paid?
You will get paid from an escrow account that the
Intended Parents establish. You will get a
start-of-medications fee (typically 750) then
the remaining amount after the retrieval is
completed. For example, if your compensation is
7,000, you will receive 750 after you begin
injectable medications and the remaining amount,
6,250, after the retrieval is completed.
Typically compensation is delivered via check.
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Is there anything that I have to pay for?
Everything is paid for in advance by the Intended
Parents so there is nothing you will pay for out
of pocket. However, if you are asked to pay out
of pocket for something, you will be promptly
reimbursed.
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If you have questions about the process or your
application, we would love to help! Please
contact us at family_at_physicianssurrogacy.com  or
call 858-847-5939.