Egg Donation Process & Procedures
At Extraordinary Conceptions, we help connect intended parents with surrogates and egg donors to bring new life into the world. If you consider becoming an egg donor yourself, we’re here to help you navigate the process. On this page, you can learn everything about the egg donation process, from the application and screening to the eventual egg retrieval procedure. Our team is happy to address any of your questions or concerns you may have along the way.


What is the Egg Donation Process?
The egg donation process refers to the full circle of conception to birth of a child by using donated eggs, or oocytes, from another woman. The woman who donates her oocytes is called an egg donor. Parents who cannot conceive “naturally,” whether due to medical reasons, risk of genetic disorder, or lack of ovaries, turn to this option to build and grow their families. Many LGBTQ+ couples also choose to work with an egg donor.
How Does Egg Donation Work?
The egg donation process is a fairly involved one. At Extraordinary Conceptions, we offer support along the way to make the steps as straightforward as possible. As a donor, you will be expected to take medication, attend medical and psychological screenings, and eventually undergo a minimally-invasive medical procedure to retrieve your eggs. After egg retrieval, you can rest and recover as instructed by the IVF physician.

What is the Egg Donation Screening Process?
The egg donation screening process is in place to protect everyone involved; you, your intended parent(s,) and the coming baby. After submitting an application and matching with a family, you will undergo a physical exam, drug and nicotine screening, genetic and STD testing, and any other blood tests required by your doctor. During this time, you will also undergo a full background check and psychological screening.
Once you’ve been cleared, you will work with your intended parents and respective lawyers to develop a contract. From there, you will begin taking your fertility drugs and will be expected to undergo medical monitoring.


How Long is the Egg Donation Process?
This is slightly different for everyone and will depend on the length of your screening process. Usually, we tell donors to expect the process to last anywhere between 12 to 16 weeks, starting after they’ve been “matched” with intended parents.
Donating Your Eggs Process: Retrieval and Post-Retrieval
It’s time for your egg retrieval! This procedure typically takes under an hour, plus around 30 minutes of recovery onsite. In some cases, your clinic might request a follow-up appointment, but for many donors, this is where the process ends. We always ask that you bring a travel companion to accompany you for your retrieval.
After embryos have been lab-developed, they will either be frozen for future use or immediately transferred to your intended mother or gestational surrogate with a process similar to IVF. In the meantime, we recommend taking it easy for the day. You will receive your compensation check within two weeks.


Ready to Begin the Egg Donation Cycle Process?
At Extraordinary Conceptions, we’ve been helping egg donors, surrogates, and families for over 15 years. Over that time, we’ve seen miracle babies grow into happy, healthy teenagers— and we are honored to have been a part of their story. If you are ready to give the gift of a child to a family, get in touch with our team. We are here to answer all of your questions and help you navigate this exciting journey. We look forward to meeting you.
Read About Becoming an Egg Donor From Women Like You!
Take a look at what some of our own surrogates have said about their experience with Extraordinary Conceptions:
“Any “difficult” parts of the pregnancy were immediately erased the moment I saw the look on my Intended Parents’ faces. It was pure joy for all of us!”
“I just wanted to thank you guys for working so hard with us to make this happen! I feel so grateful being able to help such an awesome couple.”
“Extraordinary Conceptions really made the process of surrogacy a wonderful one. Always making me feel comfortable and being there to answer every single question. Thank you for introducing me to my intended parents and letting me help make their dreams come true.”
“Seeing the parents hold their baby for the first time was the best part of my journey and I knew immediately that I wanted to do this again”