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Are egg donors paid to donate?

Egg donors are not paid, but they are compensated

Currently egg donation is purely voluntary and altruistic and it is illegal to accept any payment for your egg donation in the UK. Having said that, you should not be out of pocket and any travel costs will be reimbursed, together with loss of earnings up to a limited amount – currently £250.00 for each treatment cycle.

Egg donor compensation will be increased to £750

The HFEA (Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority) have recently reviewed the situation. In recognition for the inconvenience, commitment and time given by an egg donor in going through the donation process they have stated that they will be raising the maximum compensation to £750.00. This will come into effect on 1st April 2012 and, in the majority of situations, be inclusive of travel unless long distance travel is necessary. This will affect those of you reading this now as a potential egg donor. Every egg donor will be entitled to this compensation and it will cover all expenses and any loss of earnings.

Being an Altruistic Egg Donor

Becoming an altruistic egg donor is about having a real and genuine desire to help another woman out. One of our donors wrote:

“There are no words to describe the true sense of achievement and happiness that I felt after my donation. To be able to give a couple the most amazing gift of a child and play a part in such a special process was worth every minute of my time”.