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Egg Donors - Identified

Egg donors and prospective parents who participate in the egg donation program at Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut may choose from two types of egg donors:

1. Identified Egg Donors - Women who choose to become an egg donor for a family member, a friend, or through an outside agency. In this situation the identity of the egg donor is revealed to the recipient.
2. Anonymous Egg Donors - Women who are donating their eggs to strangers without revealing their identity.

For those who wish a more personal relationship with their egg donor, choosing an identified egg donor may be the right option.

Identified Egg Donors

An identified egg donor is a woman who is known to the recipient, either because she is a family member (like a sister) or close friend, or because she has been chosen from a pool of egg donors who are willing to allow identifying information to be released to the prospective parents.

Identified donors are carefully recruited and screened, and they are generally compensated for their significant commitment of time and effort during the donation cycle. RMACT follows the highest standards for recruiting identified egg donors, helping to lower the stress level of couples in our fertility treatment program.

Recipient couples are allowed to review pertinent medical and genetic history information as well as a physical description and photograph of the egg donor. This is because they may want to choose an egg donor who shares some of their physical and personal traits.

The Process of Becoming an Egg Donor

Before becoming an egg donor, women first undergo medical, genetic and psychological evaluations before being accepted into the RMACT egg donation program. We strictly follow the screening guidelines established by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and the United States Food and Drug Administration.

Egg donor candidates complete a questionnaire focusing on their medical and family histories and their social habits. Their responses are carefully reviewed by the RMACT Clinical Coordinator and Medical Director to determine the donor's suitability and potential risk for significant medical or genetic disorders.

The egg donor candidate and her partner (if applicable) are then invited to meet with RMACT's team to learn more about the egg donation process. This includes a review of why donors are needed, the steps involved in becoming an egg donor, and the emotional, psychosocial, ethical and legal issues related to egg donation. Counseling is crucial in evaluating the potential donor's well-being and comfort level with the unique stresses of being an egg donor.

After completing the review process, egg donor candidates undergo a series of tests to make sure they are in good medical health. This includes a physical exam by a RMACT physician or physician assistant as well as laboratory and genetic testing.

For more information about identified egg donors, contact us by email or by calling (203) 750-7410 to speak directly with a member of our team.

Print and Complete the Egg Donor Questionnaire

Review the Donor Brochure