Egg donation
Thousands of people across the UK rely on egg donors to give them the best possible chance of starting a family. We need incredible women like you to help make their dreams a reality.
Do something amazing – give the gift of life
Why become an egg donor?
Becoming an egg donor is one of the most selfless and generous things you can do. It’s a deeply rewarding experience that’s hard to put into words – you truly can’t imagine the difference it can make in somebody’s life.
However, there is a shortage of egg donors across the country, leaving many women with the emotional challenge of waiting anxiously to become parents when they need donor eggs.
By signing up to become an egg donor, you’ll be giving someone the priceless gift of a chance to start or extend their family – a feeling that words simply can’t capture.
Benefits of donating your eggs
Donating your eggs is a generous and meaningful act that offers more than just the joy of helping bring new life into the world.
By choosing to become an egg donor with us, you will also gain access to a range of benefits and programmes designed to help you learn more about your own fertility. These include:
- A full Fertility Health + Wellbeing assessment – as part of the egg donation process, our specialist team will monitor your fertility health, providing expert-level insights into your own fertility.
- Financial compensation – it’s illegal to be paid to donate your eggs in the UK, but we will provide you with compensation of up to £985 to cover any expenses incurred during each egg donation cycle. This helps ensure your selfless act won’t leave you out of pocket.
- Expert counselling – access to counselling throughout the egg donation process, giving you the space to ask questions, address concerns and ensure you fully understand the emotional aspects of egg donation.
- Our egg sharer programmes – if you need in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment yourself and meet the criteria to become an egg donor, we can offer you a heavily discounted IVF treatment package in exchange.
If you’d like to become an egg donor, there are a number of steps in the process. Here’s what to expect:
- Step 1 – Arrange an appointment
Get in touch with our team to schedule an appointment. During this meeting, we’ll walk you through the process, answer any questions you may have and gather some personal information.
- Step 2 – Give your consent
If you decide to move forward, we’ll need your written consent to proceed. However, you can change your mind at any time before your eggs are used in someone else’s fertility treatment.
- Step 3 – Initial fertility screening and health tests
Our team will conduct various medical assessments, blood tests and ultrasounds to ensure you’re a suitable candidate for egg donation. At this stage, we’ll also offer you counselling to support you through the process.
- Step 4 – Start the IVF process
Once you’re confirmed as a suitable candidate, you’ll begin hormone injections to stimulate egg production. Throughout this phase, you’ll be regularly monitored with blood tests and ultrasounds.
- Step 5 – Egg retrieval and collection
When your eggs are fully matured, a fertility specialist will collect them using a fine needle. This will be done under sedation or general anaesthetic, so you shouldn’t feel any pain during this minor surgical procedure.
- Step 6 – Aftercare, recovery and counselling
Following your procedure, we’ll check in on you during your recovery. If needed, we’ll provide pain relief and continue to offer emotional support through counselling.
At Bourn Hall Fertility Clinic, our egg donation programme is led by Dr Chhaya Prasannan-Nair – a highly experienced specialist in egg donation, surrogacy and fertility preservation.
With her extensive clinical expertise in fertility medicine and deep understanding of medical law, Dr Prasannan-Nair provides each of our patients and their families with personalised, ethically-guided solutions.
By combining advanced reproductive techniques with transparent legal oversight, she ensures that every fertility journey is not only safe but also supported with compassion from start to finish.
Our egg donor team would be delighted to explain more about becoming a donor and answer any questions you may have. To find out more, simply book a free discovery call at a time that suits you.
Alternatively, if you feel ready to move forward, schedule an appointment with us and a member of our team will help you get started with your application.
You can also explore more by visiting the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority’s (HFEA) information for past applicants, where you’ll find answers to common questions about egg donation, as well as details on how to access identifying donor information if you were conceived using donor eggs.
At Bourn Hall, your wellbeing is our top priority and we’re committed to supporting you at every step of your fertility treatment.
By choosing to join us as an egg donor, you’ll gain access to a range of unique benefits, including:
- Dedicated specialist team – our highly trained fertility professionals provide personalised support and guidance, ensuring you have a compassionate and knowledgeable team by your side throughout your journey.
- High-quality in-house egg bank – our egg bank is meticulously managed and rigorously screened to guarantee the highest quality donor eggs.
- No waiting list – start the procedure right away. Our streamlined approach means that those in need of donor eggs can begin their journey to parenthood without delay.
- Fast-track screening service – we prioritise efficiency without compromising care, ensuring you progress quickly and smoothly through the egg donation process.
- Part of the world-famous Bourn Hall Clinic – benefit from the global reputation and pioneering expertise of Bourn Hall Clinic, founded by the pioneers of IVF.
- Decades of fertility expertise – trust in our extensive experience and proven success in helping individuals and couples achieve their dreams of parenthood. Our long-standing track record underscores our unwavering commitment to excellence.
- Regular engagement calls – we believe in maintaining a strong connection with you. Our team schedules check-ins to see how you’re doing, address any concerns and offer reassurance whenever you need it.
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We are here to support you
At Bourn Hall your wellbeing is our priority, and this goes far beyond your fertility treatment.
We understand the frustration and distress that can sometimes be overwhelming during fertility treatment, so we encourage a holistic approach to your emotional and mental health. Engaging with our specialist advisors and counsellors is always encouraged and we run a Fertility Support Group for those who wish to share their experiences. We provide tailored nutritional support during fertility testing and we also promote a positive lifestyle approach throughout, including the benefits of being outdoors with nature.
Be reassured, we are here to help. Through all aspects of your journey, we will guide and support you, and give you all the information you need to help make your dreams come true.
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Learn more about the options available to you, from fertility tests to treatments, and find answers to any questions you might have.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions answered. Find clarity on every step of your fertility journey.
No, choosing to donate your eggs shouldn’t impact your future fertility or interfere with your plans to have children later on.
In fact, by undergoing our Fertility Health + Wellbeing assessment, you’ll gain valuable insights about your own fertility, which could help shape your future plans.
As an egg donor, you do not have any legal parental rights or responsibilities.
Under UK law, the woman who gives birth is the only legal mother of a child. While your generous donation helps others create their families, you will have no legal or financial responsibilities toward the child.
While the egg retrieval process will involve a minor surgical procedure, any discomfort you experience should be minimal.
As with any surgery, there is a small risk of bleeding or infection. However, please rest assured that our team will do all they can to support you to ensure your comfort and safety.
Yes, you can donate your eggs multiple times. According to UK regulations, an egg donor can help create up to ten families.
Yes, when a child conceived using an egg donor turns 18, they can find out your name and any other identifying information through the HFEA. However, before that age, they will only have access to non-identifying details.
Absolutely! The COVID-19 vaccine doesn’t contain any live virus, so it won’t affect your ability to donate your eggs.
The Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority recommends waiting at least seven days after your most recent vaccination before donating your eggs. If you feel unwell after the vaccination, you should wait at least seven days until you’re feeling better.