Egg donors voluntarily give a few of their eggs for the benefit of others who do not have eggs to build their family. This can be as a result of infertility, medical or genetic conditions, illness or disease, on the part of the female partner. As well, some family structures, such as those of same sex couples, also use donated eggs to build their families. Egg donors go through a meticulous screening process before they can even begin the medical process of donating their eggs. The process itself also takes time, about three to five months. During this time egg donors attend many medical appointments and undergo medical treatments. For their time, energy, and any inconveniences they may incur, egg donors are compensated. We shall delve deeper into the compensation that egg donors receive for their services in this article. We shall address how much one can potentially make, what costs are considered, how one receives their payments, and of course, what goes to the tax man. So let us get into it.
READ MORE