Become an egg donor
Help people make their dream of a child come true
More and more people need the help of an egg donor to achieve their dream of a child. Are you between 18 and 34 years old and in good health? Then you can apply to become an egg donor and make a big difference in the lives of others. You will receive DKK 7,200 in compensation. Apply today and become an egg donor at Cryos in Aarhus.
Do you meet the requirements to become an egg donor?
To become an egg donor at Cryos you must among other things:
- Be between 18 and 34 years old
- Be in good health – both physically and mentally
- Have a BMI (Body Mass Index) between 18-30
- Be able to attend a few appointments at Cryos in Aarhus or Copenhagen during the donation process
Why become an egg donor?
Make a difference
You help others achieve their dream of having a child.
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Fertility check
You will get your own fertility and egg reserve examined.
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Health check
You will receive a health check and be screened for genetic diseases.
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Compensation
You will receive 7,200 DKK.
Learn more about your compensation >
Who are you helping as an egg donor?
As an egg donor, you help women and couples who otherwise would not have been able to have children. Some common reasons for using donor eggs include poor egg quality due to age or previous diseases. With the help of an egg donor, they can still fulfil their dream of a child.
How to become an egg donor
Application
Your first step in the process to become an egg donor is to fill out the online application.
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Health questionnaire
Next up is to fill out a questionnaire about the health of you and your family.
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Health and fertility check
We will then invite you in for a meeting and check on your health and fertility.
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Egg retrieval
After the screening process you are ready to undergo hormone stimulation and egg retrieval.
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Why donate eggs at Cryos?
As an egg donor at Cryos, you will – in addition to the joy of helping others – also get your own fertility and health examined. Furthermore, you will receive financial compensation of 7,200 DKK per donation. In addition, you will receive between DKK 1,000 and 2,500 as a one-time bonus for creating your donor profile. The bonus amounts are paid together with your regular compensation.
At Cryos, it is of great importance for us to make egg donation a good experience for you. The process takes place in a safe and relaxed environment, where our experienced staff will guide you safely through the process from application to donation.
For more than 35 years we have helped others fulfill their dream of a child with the help of sperm and egg donors. If you become an egg donor with us, the eggs will be used in fertility treatments, where women and couples with fertility problems get help to become parents. Learn more about Cryos here.
Frequently asked questions
Does egg donation hurt?
You will be given local anaesthesia during the egg retrieval. Some women may feel some discomfort before or after egg retrieval due to the medication or the procedure itself, but it is not common to experience significant pain. Most egg donors are back to their normal lives one or a few days after the egg retrieval.
Does egg donation hurt?
Side effects may occur during or after hormone stimulation and egg retrieval. However, the side effects are generally mild and temporary. Egg donation does not affect your own fertility in any way. Read more about possible side effects here.
Is the compensation tax-free?
Egg donation is taxable. This means that the financial compensation you receive as an egg donor must be reported as part of your total taxable income. You must report the amount to SKAT (the Danish Tax authorities) yourself.