“I just wanted to say thank you all so much for such an amazing experience. I have felt so well taken care of throughout this process. I would definitely be interested in helping other couples to grow their family!”
- Egg Donor Mary“I just wanted to take a moment to give a compliment to your team. Everyone is always wonderful to work with. The egg donation process can be confusing and stressful at times, but Tracy really helps to make the process go as smooth as it possible can go.”
- Egg Donor Virginia“When the process gets difficult–due to being uncomfortable from my ovaries being so full, when I have to pass on a night out with friends or give myself another shot–I think about that feeling of joy and every part of the experience is worth it. I remind myself that at the end of the day, it’s only a few weeks to a few months where my life is ever so slightly different and that I’m helping someone’s dream of a family come true.”
- Egg Donor Jane“I hope you and everyone at Extraordinary Conceptions are doing exceptionally well. I just wanted to take a second of your time and thank you and your staff for the great opportunity you give me to be a donor each time. I also wanted to express how great of a team you have working with you.”
- Egg Donor YamilaEgg Donor Glossary
We know that egg donation can feel overwhelming with so many new words and terms to learn. That’s why we created this glossary: a simple, supportive guide to help intended parents and egg donors understand the process with clarity and confidence.
Egg Donor Database
An Egg Donor Database shows potential egg recipients’ details about you including education, ethnicity, physical traits, pictures, etc. This system excludes identifying information about a potential egg donor such as your name or contact info. We have an extremely secure database in order to protect the privacy of all of our clients. For the donation process, recipients would refer to you by the specific ID number (ex. 123456) given to you when you apply with us.
IVF Clinic/Fertility Clinic
The IVF Clinic or Fertility Clinic is the location where all of your IVF medical procedures will be completed. The IVF clinic is chosen by the recipients based on the physician they have chosen to work with.
Monitoring Clinic
If the IVF clinic is not near your home, we will help find a local monitoring clinic who will oversee your medication monitoring before traveling for your retrieval at the actual IVF clinic.
Intended Parent(s)
Intended Parents are the recipients of egg donation. They may also be referred to as “IPs” or Future Parents. You may also see the terms “IM” for Intended Mother or “IF” for Intended Father.
Lupron
This injectable medication may be used to prepare your body for the retrieval process. Each clinic has their own protocol, so your specific IVF clinic will provide the exact information on any/all medications needed for your egg donation cycle.
Medical Screening
During a medical screening, you will take a series of tests to determine that you are healthy enough for egg donation. This includes a physical examination, genetic testing, STD testing and drug/nicotine screening as well as any other testing the chosen IVF clinic deems appropriate in order to medically approve you for egg donation. You must receive “medical clearance” to donate your eggs.
Psychological Evaluation/Screening
A psychological evaluation is required to ensure that egg donors are ready to handle the donor requirements from a medical and legal perspective. This helps us ensure that you understand the process and procedure involved.
Trigger Shot
A Trigger Shot is a shot that is administered when the hormone levels are ideal and ready for egg retrieval, usually within 24 hours of the retrieval procedure. The exact medication for this shot may vary, but may be hCG or Lupron. Your IVF clinic will provide the exact information on any/all medications needed for your egg donation cycle.
Requisition
The IVF clinic will send our agency various written requests/requisitions throughout your donation cycle. These requests are for things such as your medical screening appointment, ultrasounds or blood tests, monitoring appointments, etc. You may also receive copies of these forms depending on the IVF Clinic’s protocol. To learn more about egg donation and how you can become an egg donor, please contact us today. We’re happy to answer all of your questions about the process, and help you understand if egg donation is right for you.
Why Egg Donors Choose Us
At Extraordinary Conceptions, we know this process can feel exciting, but also a little overwhelming. That’s why we provide you with a compassionate, experienced team to guide you from your first application to retrieval day.
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