Egg Donor Stories

"During six painful years of infertility I began to understand what it felt like to be facing a potential future with no children. It felt empty, bleak and often pointless and I felt that I was failing as a woman. When we were eventually referred for IVF and to my utter amazement found that I did produce eggs I knew that if my own fertility problems were ever resolved then I would have no hesitation in trying to help someone else by donating eggs. It felt like a duty, if I had the potential to help, then I should, because if the tables were turned then I would have wanted someone to be there for me." read more

"After my family was complete it seemed such a waste that my eggs would be unused. I didn't want more children but I wished the same happiness for other, less fortunate couples. I just didn't really know what to do with it." read more

"I had been considering donating my eggs for several years. I kept coming across stories in the newspapers or on the radio and TV about the heartbreak involved for couples who couldn't have children. I had a friend in the United States who went through six or seven IVF cycles without success and that was heartbreaking too, though in the end, wonderfully, she became pregnant. I thought: I'm 29 years old and suitable for this. I can help change someone's life for the better." read more

"When I was 28 I donated my eggs to give a woman the chance to have a family. My motive for becoming an egg donor was simple - I just wanted to give someone the chance to have a child and help to change their life for the better." read more

Egg Recipient Stories

"I was told at the age of 21 that I'd never have kids after experiencing an early menopause at 16 and I was absolutely devastated. I'd never heard about early menopause or infertility before and found it hard to cope with." read more