Egg Donation Risks

Often the biggest question by egg donors is whether the egg donation process will affect their ability to become pregnant in the future. The egg donation process has not been shown to cause infertility or other pregnancy problems. However, if rare complications like infection, severe OHSS, bleeding, etc. grow it may affect woman’s fertility. The most common side effect from egg donating are from the medications.

The medications can cause breast tenderness, hot flashes, mood swings, fluid retention, fatigue, etc..  Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (ОНЅЅ) is also a potential rare complication. It causes fluid retention in the ovaries, resulting in abdominal discomfort, swelling and pressure. Most incidences can be monitored with bed rest and medications. However, in rare incidences OHSS can result in serious medical complications.  It is your right to be fully informed about all the dangers of the donation procedure so be sure to sure consult a skilled profession in your egg donation facility.

If you are ready to become an egg donor you can create a profile in an Egg donor database and learn more about how to donate eggs