Read a series of blogs that discuss ways to raise extra income and you'll often find that issues related to infertility pop up on the list. It's most common for men to be targeted with the idea that they can easily sell their sperm to raise some cash. However, women may also be the target of this kind of information when blogs suggest that egg donation and even surrogacy are great ways to earn some extra money.
The people who make these recommendations typically don't have a full understanding of what these fertility treatments are all about. It's a big deal to get involved in providing these types of services. Even sperm donation requires a significant amount of time, testing and commitment. Yes, you can earn money through these methods but it's not always the most lucrative business for the amount of time and energy that you invest.
In general, people who are interested in donating eggs, sperm and wombs should consider the money to be a nice perk to the service but should not consider it the primary reason for getting involved in this transaction. Instead, a desire to assist a childless couple is a much better reason to consider these services and one that will ultimately be much more satisfying than just the cash.
Question of the Day: Should donors be interested in the money they get for their infertility treatment services?
