Becoming an Egg Donor
Becoming an Egg Donor is an incredibly selfless and beautiful gift to help grow a family. As a Fearless Donor you will be surrounded by community and helped through the entire process. We want to ensure you always feel informed and supported.
Egg Donation in Canada works on an altruistic model. Egg Donors cannot be paid to donate their eggs, however, they are reimbursed for all donation related expenses. On average Egg Donors are reimbursed between $5000 - $6000.
Do you qualify to be an egg donor?
Requirements to be an Egg Donor:
Between the ages of 20-32
Must be a Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident
Willing to do a known donation
Non-smoker including cannabis or willing to stop for 1 month (ideally 3) prior to egg retrieval
Non-drug user
Healthy Lifestyle
Healthy BMI
Willing to undergo both medical and psychological screening (partner must also undergo screening)
No serious health issues
Willing to take medication which include injections
Willing to travel to the Intended Parent(s)’ fertility clinic
Cannot have done more than 6 donations
No criminal record
Curious if you qualify? Take the quiz to find out!
Frequently Asked Questions
Does donating my eggs impact my own fertility?
As long as there are no complications during the process, egg donation should not impact your fertility. If a serious complication occurs, it could jeopardize your ability to conceive, however serious complications from egg donation are not considered the ‘norm.’ *We strongly encourage all Egg Donors to review all the risks with their medical practitioner to ensure they are educated and fully informed.
Is there any way I could become legally responsible for the child made with my eggs?
No. You and the Recipients of your eggs will sign a contract that frees you of any legal responsibility. Fearless will ensure you have legal representation specializing in the area of egg donation that will review your rights, responsibilities and legal obligations.
Am I expected to carry the pregnancy as well?
Absolutely not. Egg donation is only the process of extracting your eggs. The process of carrying a pregnancy for someone else is called surrogacy. To learn more about surrogacy, click here.
Can I donate more than once?
Yes. Provided there are no changes that would render you unqualified, you can repeat the process again. Each fertility clinic and each doctor will have opinions and guidelines about the maximum number of times you may donate, and should review this with you before moving forward. *Fearless encourages every donor to consult with their doctor, research the risks and make an informed decision before moving forward with any egg donation.