Egg donors are needed for women who are unable to use their own eggs to have a baby, or for those in circumstances where surrogates are required, egg donors provide them with the possibility to become pregnant and start a family using donated eggs.
•Who makes for a good egg donor and why?
Women between 21-32, know the medical history of both biological parents, have a current BMI <30, are a non-smoker with no history of recreational drug use. Most importantly, have a strong desire to help others. Many egg donors are currently pursuing their own educational and career goals.
• Why young women might consider becoming an egg donor?
The overwhelming majority of women who donate eggs do so to ease the struggle of women who are infertile due to ovarian failure or cancer treatments. Many have a close friend or family members who has experienced infertility and wish to prevent others from going through the same emotionally draining experience. Many others donate to help those who simply cannot start a family of their own.
About Kim Crone, PhD The Center’s highly trained psychologist, Kim Crone, PhD, helps our patients cope with the stresses of infertility and better deal with emotional, ethical and legal issues through education as well as mind-body cognitive-behavioral counseling. Her services are available at the Center by appointment. 844-467-3483. Dr. Crone holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Columbia University and earned her Ph.D. in counseling psychology with a concentration in health psychology from the University of Utah. She completed specific training in reproductive health as an intern in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Connecticut Health Center and as a Fellow in Psychology and Obstetrics and Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medical College’s Center for Reproductive Medicine in New York City. About the Center for Advanced Reproductive Services The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services is a family building center with locations in Farmington, Hartford, Branford and New London, Connecticut. Family building can be a journey. Whether it’s a diagnosis of infertility, an interest in fertility preservation, or the need for advanced reproductive technology, the Center helps individuals and couples every day with the highest standard of individualized care in an environment that is caring, sensitive, responsive and knowledgeable.
Learn more at www.uconnfertility.com or www.donoreggct.com
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