Egg Donation at Nest

We work with compassionate, exceptional women of all ethnicities. Well-qualified egg donor candidates are altruistic young women in strong physical and mental health who have demonstrated success in their academic and extracurricular achievements.

Qualifications to Become an Egg Donor:

Motivated women
aged 21 to 30

Nonsmoking & in
good overall health

Donors must meet FDA and ASRM guidelines, and undergo a medical and psychological screening process with our team to ensure they’re ready. Donors must be able to attend a schedule of medical appointments for monitoring during the donation process over the course of three to four months. All ethnicities are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The Egg Donation Process

The Nest team is dedicated to supporting donors throughout every stage of the process. Once the full online application is complete, qualified prospective egg donors will be scheduled for an initial consultation. During this appointment, you will have a transvaginal ultrasound to visualize your ovaries and to determine your “Antral Follicle Count” or the number of eggs we could expect to receive in a given cycle.

You will also complete bloodwork as well as have the opportunity to ask your physician any questions that you may have about the process. If we agree that moving forward as an egg donor is a good option for you, then we will schedule your egg donation process. Nest partners with Spring Fertility to provide clinical services

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Donating Eggs with Nest

We’ve made donating your eggs as simple and straightforward as possible:

1.
Submit an Application
Begin by filling out our donor questionnaire on the Nest website. It helps us get to know you—your health, background, and what inspires you to donate.
2.
AMH Blood Test
We'll send you a lab order to check your AMH levels. If your results are 2.5 or higher, you’re ready for the next step.
3.
Let’s Chat
You’ll have a call with someone from our Nest team to walk through the process and answer any questions you may have.
4.
Screening Process
To make sure you meet all FDA requirements, you’ll complete:
• FDA-required bloodwork and a physical exam in person at a Spring Fertility clinic (don’t worry, we cover the cost of travel!)
• A psychological evaluation
• A session with a genetic counselor to go over genetic screening bloodwork
5.
You’re Cleared to Donate!
When your next period starts, just let us know. We’ll send your treatment calendar and help coordinate your appointments.
6.
Your Retrieval
If you’re not near a Spring clinic, you’ll start care locally, then travel to Spring about one week prior to your egg retrieval. Nest will cover flights, hotel, and daily meals. On the day of your retrieval, you'll complete a 20-minute procedure with a Spring doctor. The day after your retrieval, you’ll return to Spring for a follow up appointment. Anyone from out of the state will travel home later that day.

A typical egg donation process is about 8 weeks long, from application to cycle, and ends with an egg retrieval – a safe, 20 minute outpatient procedure.

To learn more about what to expect, download the Egg Donor Journey PDF

Common side effects include bloating, discomfort and minor fatigue — you can think about it like severe PMS symptoms.

Common side effects include bloating, discomfort and minor fatigue — you can think about it like severe PMS symptoms.

Common side effects include bloating, discomfort and minor fatigue — you can think about it like severe PMS symptoms.

Common side effects include bloating, discomfort and minor fatigue — you can think about it like severe PMS symptoms.

Egg Donor Compensation

Qualified egg donors will be compensated starting at $8,000 per cycle, paid after retrieval. Donors are also not responsible for paying any out-of-pocket costs during their cycle.

Why Nest?

Our goal is to make this process as easy and seamless as possible for you. We recognize the immense selflessness required in becoming an egg donor and we will be with you every step of the way — from our welcoming waiting rooms with snacks and sparkling water, to your dedicated care team throughout the process — we’re here for you.

We also firmly believe that everyone who wants a family deserves to have one, and one of our greatest joys is helping to match egg donors with intended parents.