In the UK there’s a huge shortage of egg donors, and current regulations mean it’s illegal to advertise for one. So if you need a donor egg, how do you find a donor?
Many people find donors through licensed, registered clinics like Manchester Fertility Services. Our egg donors donate their eggs under current HFEA guidelines and rules.
Treatment carried out this way means it is completely anonymous – you won’t ever meet your donor, and they won’t ever meet you, but any resulting child you have can apply for information to trace the donor when they reach 18, if they wish. All our egg donors know fully the implications of their donation and what it legally means.
However, there is nothing to stop you finding a donor yourself. Although you cannot advertise for one, many women ask family or close friends to be their egg donor.
But it’s not as simple as finding someone who will agree. In order for someone to donate their eggs, a suitable egg donor must fulfil certain criteria. These include:
Potential egg donors must also undergo counselling to make sure they fully understand the implications of their donation, even if they know you well.
If you think you’ve found someone who can be your egg donor, call us for a chat today on 0161 227 0010 or email info@manchesterfertility.com. We’d be happy to discuss any questions you, or your potential donor, has.
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