Along with the increase in demand for egg donors, the business aspect of the procedure is growing. Individual couples advertise for donors in the public domain, and egg soliciting businesses, known as Brokerages, are becoming more prevalent. Despite receiving approximately 30 phone calls per day from potential donors, the WWFC only handles approximately 75 to 100 arrangements a year because of their strict acceptance guidelines. Applicants must complete a detailed family health history and undergo a psychological evaluation. Only donors who are between the ages of 21 and 32, non-smokers, and without history of mental illness, drug or alcohol abuse are accepted.
Some people think the high compensation can have negative effects.
In Vitro Fertilization Clinic, the average age is 29. We like to use donors who have already had their children because of the possible risks of the procedure, said Dr. Chetowski. Despite the associated risks of egg donation, the benefits can be tremendous, and the outcome is usually a positive one.