Inc. The eggs are then transferred to the mother's womb through in vitro fertilization. IVF is a method of assisted reproduction in which a man's sperm and the woman's egg are combined in a laboratory dish, where fertilization occurs. The resulting embryo is then transferred to the uterus to develop naturally. Usually, two to four embryos are transferred with each cycle. College women might be attracted to egg donation by the money, especially since there have been few side effects involved.
Most women feel pretty good during egg donation.
Mild side effects include PMS-like symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, nausea and moodiness. However, serious complications can occur when the ovaries are hyper-stimulated by the hormonal injections. The ovaries enlarge and cause severe abdominal pain, requiring immediate surgery. Another serious side effect is ovarian torsion. Because egg donation is a recent procedure, the long-term side effects are not yet known.