They also ask questions about my appearance, education, musical abilities, activity level, and family medical history, among other things. The questionnaire is 5 pages long so it will keep me busy tonight.
The packet also included some details regarding the procedure. The actual donation is an 8 week process. I will use oral contraceptives for the first 4 weeks and then use injections to stimulate oocyte production. I will go in 4 times for a trans vaginal ultrasound to ensure I responding well to the medication. I will be sedated during retrieval to help minimize the discomfort.
In order to be considered as a candidate I will have to go through a few preliminary screens. If the pre screening application is accepted, a nurse will call to schedule an interview with a specialist. Then, all the information, interview and otherwise, will be submitted to the medical director for review. If approved, I will either be placed in a donor pool or selected as a pre-screened donor.
If I am selected as a pre-screened donor, I will have to go through the screening. The tests include:
- A psychological consultation with a psychologist familiar with third party reproduction issues
- A physical exam by a reproductive medical center nurse
- A genetic counseling session which includes 3 generations of family medical history
- Blood tests for: follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), Hep B, Hep C, HCV PCR, HIV, Syphilis, and a pap with gonorrhea and chlamydia cultures
- A genetic screening for CF
The also include information about legal and financial considerations if I am accepted into the program. It did say the donor fee was taxed income which I was wondering about so I am glad it was included. If accepted to the program I can donate a maximum of six times and that is pretty consistent from what I have seen elsewhere.
There are risks involved which worries me a bit but they don't seem too threatening. One risk noted is ovarian cancer but they also state the controversial data exists. I am excited. I am so happy to be given the chance to try to do this for a couple. I am hoping all goes well and I am accepted to the program. There is nothing in the information that tells me how long before I hear from them again after filling out the pre-screening stuff. I hope it is not too long.
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4 comments:
Oh wow!
I am excited to see what all you go thru in the process of egg donation.
I'd love to, but I am 33 (! damn when did that happen!) and I have so much mental illness in my family history...I don't think anyone would want my genes..lol..
I am excited to get the process underway. I am sending the packet out tomorrow and the clinic should have it by Wednesday. It took them long enough to call me back I am sure it will take them awhile to call me about the application.
I think it is wonderful that you are going to donate your eggs. I considered this, but my husband has this weird thing about "our" genes being used by other people so I didn't go there. We did IVF (twin girls) when I was in my early 30's so now I'm probably too old to be a donor anyway. I'm interested to hear how your story unfolds.
Hello kelly d and welcome! I am so glad things worked out for you and you found your happy ending. My husband is okay with the genes being elsewhere. I would have liked to do surrogacy but my husband did not want another man's baby inside me. I understood and went this route instead.
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