2006-10-09 07:51:59 · 27 answers · asked by liitle punk girl 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Hi,
I personally think that there is nothing wrong with egg donation. You should bare in mind a couple of things though:
1. In the UK (i'm just assuming that's where you're from) you don't get paid for egg donation, you get a little expenses money, so you unfortunately have to ignore the answers from Americans who mention figures like $10000.
2. The hormones you inject to boost your egg production are fairly heavy duty. There are a number of possible side effects which a doctor should explain to you fully.
3. The 'harvesting' procedure can be quite painful.
If you decide to go ahead with it, make sure you find a reputable place who will explain everything to you in detail.
Good luck with whatever you decide.
2006-10-09 11:38:42 · answer #1 · answered by Gail H 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I looked into becoming an egg donor when I was in graduate school to help pay for my tuition. I fit the description for an egg donor someone wanted who was offering $10,000.
I don't think it's wrong. I think it's a wonderful gift you could be giving someone.
Not to burst your bubble, but it's a lengthy, lengthy process involving a lot of hormone shots to get you to produce a bunch of eggs, and then the harvesting part can be difficult and painful. I didn't end up doing it for that reason...
Good luck. Don't worry about what anyone else says. Do what is right for you.
Oh - and I wanted to add...I've never seen/heard a conversation like this over a male donating his sperm. It's the same thing -- one half of the potential life equation. Why does everyone feel they have a right to tell a woman what to do with her body???
2006-10-09 15:00:36 · answer #2 · answered by KL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it is a wonderful idea. you will be helping couples become parent`s who can`t conceive naturally. why is it wrong? i think it would be wrong if you where to carry that child and change your mind at the last minute! but the fact you are only donating your eggs and giving the mother the chance to carry that child i hold my hands up to you. there should be more people out there to help give couples the chance to be parents. if you know you are strong enough to do this and not look back and wonder then go for it but a smile on someones face for life.
2006-10-10 17:27:13 · answer #3 · answered by shayney boy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why listen to what other people think. God gave you the gift of what you have for a reason. If your not using it, then why not give someone else the special gift that you have. There are so many wonderfull couples out there just waiting to be blessed with a child. If you could make this happen for them, wouldnt you want to. Whatever your decision will be, Im sure it will be the right one for you . Good luck
2006-10-10 15:29:41 · answer #4 · answered by skybluebabyboo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ultimately the choice is up to you. However, you need to your homework. It is not easy money. You might have to take hormone shots to up your egg production and the harvesting of the eggs is not easy either. You also have to come to terms with the fact that you will have children that are not really yours. There are many things that you will be required to do that you need to take into consideration before you decide to donate your eggs. I am not trying to say that the decision is right or wrong, you just need to be aware of what needs to be done and the effects it might have on you.
2006-10-09 14:59:04 · answer #5 · answered by suz' 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why should it be considered wrong? If you're a healthy woman and are prepared to put yourself through some gruelling medical intervention (and I have to warn you that it isn't pleasant) I would applaud you. You're giving the chance of a baby to someone who would otherwise never have that chance.
However, you need to think it over very carefully before you do it. Get all the information and read, discuss and think. You sound like a very kind hearted woman - well done you.
2006-10-09 14:59:57 · answer #6 · answered by Roxy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes some people do think that it is wrong but it is not other people who are offering to do it! its your body and your decision and you will know that in the end of the day your generosity could completley change someones life for the better, i have alresdy concieved one child naturally but now have pcos which will prevent me from ovulating and hence stop me from having anymore children naturally so im hoping that there will be you and thousands more like you in the world who can see that yes it may not be natural but for some people that is as close and as good as it gets, if you explain to people this point or why you are doing it and let them see how passionate you are about the proceedure then they should understand, good luck and hope you are fine no matter what decision you may come to xxx
2006-10-09 15:12:30 · answer #7 · answered by arian_diamond 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have also thought about donating my eggs but the new law says that anychild that has been adopted or egg/sperm donation can find out their biological parents thats the reason why im really put off doing it.
how can this be wrong you want to help a woman who cant have children have one i cant see any wrong in that
2006-10-10 04:57:25 · answer #8 · answered by gosport girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing wrong with that at all. It is a painful procedure though. Also, you may want to reconsider doing such a wonderful thing until you have kids of your own (if that's what you want in the future), as the procedure could possibly have an effect on your ability to conceive later on.
2006-10-09 15:10:11 · answer #9 · answered by ribena 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some peopls say it is wrong to be a blood donor. Some people say that mastrubation is wrong. Some people say eating meat is wrong. Some people say that contraception is wrong.
As Kennedy said "You can't please all of the people all of the time".
If you think it is right then do it and don't let anyone stop you. Personally I think this is a brave and wonderful thing to do.
2006-10-09 15:04:14 · answer #10 · answered by monkeymanelvis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋