Egg Donation
Understanding the different donor arrangements will empower you and your family to choose the right one for your fertility journey. When using third-party reproduction (TPR), a treatment that involves someone other than the intended parents, there are different types of gamete (sperm or egg) donor arrangements to consider. These arrangements include Directed (also referred to […]
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ORM Egg Donor, Kyra, offered to share her story of being an egg donor in hopes of encouraging others to do the same, and end the shame and stigma many couples or individuals face with infertility. The Reason I Became an Egg Donor I am 22 years old and recently graduated from Washington State University […]
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When applying to become an egg donor, there are many qualifications a young woman must meet in order to be considered. Among these requirements, the potential donor must be within a specific Body Mass Index (BMI) range (18 – 28 for ORM Egg Donors). Some women who are hoping to become a donor may be […]
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What to Expect During the Egg Donation Application Process As an egg donor, there are several key pieces of information we need in order to determine if you will be able to move forward in the donor screening process. While some of these are in the form of blood tests, ultrasounds, and physical exams, the […]
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Why does my family health history matter? When applying to become an ORM Egg Donor, part of the application is filling out an in-depth family health history portion. This step in the process comes after you’ve filled out our basic questionnaire, had your “Welcome Call” that introduces you to the program, and had a look […]
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There are many things to consider when becoming an egg donor. One common question is whether it is painful to donate eggs. The honest answer for most people is: it hurts a little. Injections For many candidates who are starting to think about egg donation, the injections can be the first intimidating consideration. Injections three […]
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If you have thought about becoming an egg donor, you may personally know someone who has struggled with fertility, or perhaps you just want to help give someone the chance to create a family. You might want a family of your own someday and maybe you are wondering if donating your eggs will affect your […]
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By Corby Barnes, Donor Team Lead Corby Barnes has been with Oregon Reproductive Medicine since 2008 and in her current role as Match Specialist since 2012. Corby has helped more than 1500 recipient families match with an egg donor. Once ORM Donors complete all the necessary testing and appointments, they are activated on the […]
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Why become an egg donor? There are a variety of reasons why someone may decide to become an egg donor. Two important factors we consider are altruistic and financial motivations. Many donors have someone in their life who was affected by infertility or they feel a strong desire to help. In a poll conducted in […]
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You may have many questions about the process if you are considering egg donation, but one important topic is your time commitment once matched with a recipient family. ORM Donors have various schedules, some are in school and others work part-time or full-time. Let’s visualize the application and screening process through a relatable ORM Donor. […]
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