Why can't I qualify as an egg donor?

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I am 40 years old, is it too late to donate my eggs?

Egg Donation -3 answers

As a 40 year old woman is it too late to donate my eggs? Are there any complications involved with egg donation when you are an older individual?

Answer 1

Piedmont Reproductive Endocrinology Group

Published on May 12, 2016

I would think many clinics or agencies won't disqualify you based on blonde hair and blue eyes. You may just be looking at clinics who have enough of that type of donor and don't need any more at this time. It does vary from place to place, however. Unfortunately, most agencies do require that you be 21 since it is such a big decision to be an egg donor. If you wait until you are 21, you may have better options to where you can apply and the characteristics they are looking for will likely have changed by then.

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Answered by Piedmont Reproductive Endocrinology Group

I would think many clinics or agencies won't disqualify you based on blonde hair and blue eyes. You may just be looking at clinics who have enough of that type of donor and don't need any more at this time. It does vary from place to place, however. Unfortunately, most agencies do require that you be 21 since it is such a big decision to be an egg donor. If you wait until you are 21, you may have better options to where you can apply and the characteristics they are looking for will likely have changed by then.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Answer 2

Servy Institute for Reproductive Endrocrinology

Published on May 12, 2016

This is a big decision. Most IVF centers require the donor be 21 years old, for it is believed that at this age the woman is more capable of making an informed decision. Wait until you are 21; you will be a good donor then too.

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Answered by Servy Institute for Reproductive Endrocrinology

This is a big decision. Most IVF centers require the donor be 21 years old, for it is believed that at this age the woman is more capable of making an informed decision. Wait until you are 21; you will be a good donor then too.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Why can't I qualify as an egg donor?

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