At Ovoria Egg Bank, we place great importance on the egg donor selection process. To ensure we provide only the highest quality donor oocytes to our patients and partner clinics, our expert team follows strict medical and ethical criteria when evaluating potential donors.
Every egg donor is carefully screened to meet our premium standards, ensuring safe, reliable, and successful fertility treatments.
Egg Donor Requirements – Who Can Become a Donor at Ovoria?
At Ovoria Egg Bank, we accept women into our egg donation program only if they meet strict eligibility criteria. Our goal is to ensure the highest quality oocytes for intended parents and fertility clinics worldwide.
To qualify, egg donors must meet the following requirements:
Be a healthy woman aged 18–32
Have excellent physical and mental health
Be free from hereditary diseases and genetic disorders
Lead a healthy lifestyle, with no harmful habits or addictions
Have proven fertility (must have at least one healthy child)
Successfully pass comprehensive medical and genetic screening
Be willing to undergo regular health checks and follow medical protocols
How Do We Select Our Egg Donors? The Step-by-Step Egg Donation Process at Ovoria
At Ovoria Egg Bank, we follow a thorough and structured selection process to ensure that only the most qualified and healthy candidates are accepted into our egg donation program. Below is a step-by-step breakdown of how we screen and prepare our donors.
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First Visit – Initial Assessment
First Visit – Initial Assessment
During the initial visit, potential egg donors go through several key evaluations:
Ultrasound exam to assess ovarian reserve and rule out signs of prior stimulation or medical issues
Blood test to measure Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) levels
Consultation with a psychologist and fertility doctor to explain the donation process in detail
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Second Visit – Interview & Psychological Evaluation
Second Visit – Interview & Psychological Evaluation
If AMH levels meet the required threshold, the next stage includes:
Completion of a comprehensive medical history questionnaire covering the donor and her family
In-depth psychological assessment to evaluate emotional readiness
Signing of a legal contract outlining the donor’s rights, responsibilities, and consent to participate
The donor also agrees to undergo full medical testing and comply with all medical instructions.
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Medical Screening – Gynaecological & Blood Tests
Medical Screening – Gynaecological & Blood Tests
Gynaecological Evaluation Includes:
General physical exam
PAP test
Vaginal smear
Genital swabs for PCR testing, including Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Blood Screening Includes:
Full blood count
Blood type and Rh factor
Extensive genetic screening to rule out hereditary conditions
Our strict screening process ensures only genetically and medically qualified donors are accepted.
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Monitoring & Hormonal Stimulation
Monitoring & Hormonal Stimulation
Once approved, the donor begins a carefully monitored stimulation phase:
Multiple ultrasound check-ups to track ovarian response
Hormonal medications administered via small injections over a 10–13 day period
3–5 follow-up visits during the stimulation cycle to monitor progress and adjust dosage if needed
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Egg Retrieval – Safe and Painless Procedure
Egg Retrieval – Safe and Painless Procedure
After approximately 10–13 days of hormonal stimulation, the donor is scheduled for egg retrieval based on her individual ovarian response.
The procedure is performed under general anesthesia, ensuring a completely painless experience.
Oocytes are collected vaginally under ultrasound guidance by a medical specialist.
Following the procedure, the donor is advised to rest at home and take the day off from work to recover comfortably.
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Post-Retrieval Recovery
Post-Retrieval Recovery
After the egg retrieval:
Donors may experience mild cramping or fatigue, similar to menstrual symptoms.
Over-the-counter pain relievers can be taken without consulting a doctor.
Most donors are able to resume normal daily activities and return to work within 1–2 days.
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Reimbursement
Reimbursement
The financial reimbursement for the donation cycle is processed:
On the same day as egg retrieval, or
The next day, once the embryological report is received.
This compensation acknowledges the donor’s time, commitment, and contribution to helping others build a family.
Ukrainian law sets the limit of 8 stimulation cycles.
What does the egg donor screening process entail?
It includes a standard blood test, genetic tests, infectious diseases tests, examination by a general practitioner and gynaecologist.
How can the child of the recipient get the information about the non-anonymous egg donor after reaching 18 years?
A child of the recipient can contact a medical centre for information. The child should provide a birth certificate or other documents confirming the relationship with the recipients as well as copies of the parents’ passports. After passing the identification, he will be able to receive the donor’s personal data (full name, last known address, donor’s message to the child).
