According to HFEA research, egg donors typically say they chose to give their eggs for altruistic reasons, not for money, especially because the procedure involves months of injections and a surgical egg retrieval. Sperm donors were found to be far more mercenary - but the process for guys is, obviously, easier. HFEA officials contend that paying for eggs would not necessarily increase the supply. One California entrepreneur sees the British ban as a business opportunity. In May, Handel made a media tour of England to promote his business.
Infertile people have the right to have children and to the use of technology.
Handel promised more than the technology can deliver. He claimed a success rate of 80 percent. Still, Handel contends that the gamble is better than not trying at all. Ten percent of the money would go to the American egg donor. The price tag for British recipients is four times the cost to American couples cited on the EDI web site .