Programs & Services - Donor Egg Program Egg Recipients

Becoming an Egg Donor Recipient

In order to become a recipient in our program, you must first establish yourself as a patient with one of our physicians. An appointment with one of our physicians includes a physical exam, sonogram and possibly blood work. You should bring all of your relevant past medical records for review by the physician. This may prevent duplication of screening or procedures. Once you have been identified as a recipient, you will meet with the Donor Egg Nurse Coordinator, who will review the entire process and provide you with the information you will need to proceed. Your next step would be screening.

Recipient screening includes:

  • Gynecological exam with vaginal cultures for communicable diseases
  • Blood tests for general screening
  • Psychological evaluation with partner

** Recipients over the age of 45 need additional testing to include:

  • Physical exam by a General Medical Doctor
  • Pre-pregnancy evaluation by a Perinatologist.
  • Cardiac clearance
  • Fasting Lipid Panel
  • Homocystine level

Male partners of recipients are also screened:

  • Blood tests for communicable diseases
  • Blood tests for some genetic conditions
  • Semen analysis
  • Psychological evaluation with partner

It is strongly recommended that partners freeze a semen sample prior to a donor cycle for back-up purposes.

Note: The recipient screening process is individual to your medical needs.

After your screening is complete, you are ready to begin the donor selection process. You will begin reviewing donor abstracts, which are anonymous donor applications. While other clinics choose a donor for you, Long Island IVF will provide you with donor abstracts so you may select the donor with whom you feel most comfortable. Donor abstracts contain the following information:

  • General physical characteristics
  • Educational background
  • Likes and dislikes
  • Genetic history
  • Family medical history
  • Reason for donating

For the next steps of becoming an Egg Recipient, please see Process & Procedure.