Egg donor screening and monitoring are two different steps in the egg donation process. Screening is a series of tests that are performed before you officially become an egg donor to evaluate your overall fertility health and determine if you are eligible to proceed with egg donation. This process will allow us to evaluate your reproductive health, genetic history, and psychological well-being (at no charge to you).
Monitoring is an important part of the actual egg donation process, and involves evaluating your body’s response to the ovarian stimulation medications as you prepare to have your eggs retrieved. These appointments are required and are typically daily or every other day to monitor your response. The monitoring appointments consist of a vaginal ultrasound and bloodwork. Each appointment usually takes about 30 minutes.