If you’re a non-smoker, of a healthy weight and between the ages of 21 and 30, you may be an egg donor candidate.

Bethesda Fertility Center is located in Cincinnati.

Egg Donor Criteria

The Bethesda Fertility Center takes great care in securing healthy egg donors using a variety of medical, genetic, physical and psychological screenings.

The following are basic criteria for becoming an egg donor:

Age must be between 21 and 30

Must meet appropriate weight requirements

Must possess negative history of genetically transmittable diseases, cancer, substance abuse, chronic medical condition, prior chemotherapy or radiation therapy, or any unusual anesthesia risks

Must possess negative history of psychiatric illness

Must be willing to utilize barrier contraception (or abstain from intercourse) for two menstrual cycles

Screening and Testing

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The initial screening begins with a phone call to office or a completed questionnaire.

They will ask you specific questions pertaining to your and your family’s health histories.

Other screening steps include:

Ultrasound and blood work

Meetings with a physician and psychologist

Blood test for HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia and drug screening

Contact details

Bethesda Fertility Center
10506 Montgomery RD
Suite 303
Cincinnati, OH 45242