We are continuing to accept applications for our donor egg program through the varied stay-at-home requirements across the United States. Our team of dedicated coordinators is here to answer all of your questions and guide you through the process. We are providing support to all of our locations to ensure the health and safety of our donors. This is an evolving situation and a time of uncertainty. We are committed to your safety, health, and well-being.
Do you have the Essure® implant and wondering whether you can still be an egg donor? The short answer is: yes! Although the Essure implant is a permanent form of birth control, you can still donate eggs with this device in place. Below, we’ll explain how the implant works and why you can still be an egg donor.
The Essure procedure is 99.3 percent effective at preventing pregnancy, as long as the coils stay in place. The sterilization if the coils are removed.
Of note, many Essure users have reported problems such as chronic pain and perforations of the uterus and fallopian tubes. The manufacturer ceased sales at the end of 2018. If you are an Essure user and believe you are experiencing symptoms as a result, you should contact your physician immediately.
Secondly, Essure is a non-hormonal form of birth control. This not only keeps your reproduction function normal, but it also won’t interfere with the hormone medications you’d be taking as an egg donor.
Third, the Essure implants won’t interfere with the egg retrieval process. The implants are in your fallopian tubes, while the reproductive endocrinologist will extract your eggs via your ovaries. To learn more about the egg retrieval process, click here.
As you’ve read above, the Essure implant won’t disqualify you from donating eggs. Many of our egg donors have donated after getting the implant.
We encourage you to read our eligibility criteria to see what else is required in order to become an egg donor. Once you see you’re qualified, take the first step by completing our online application. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us directly.
We are so appreciative that while you don’t plan on having any kids in the future, you’re looking to give someone else that gift of life.
Phone: 888.352.5577
Direct: 703.280.1636
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