Interested in donating your eggs, but not sure how it’ll effect your current birth control method? The good news is that many birth control methods don’t prevent you from being eligible to donate!
Can you donate your eggs while on birth control?
The short answer is yes, but it depends on what kind of birth control you’re on. Depending on the method you use you’re probably still able to donate your eggs, however you may be asked to remove or pause your current method during your egg donation cycle.
Can you donate your eggs if you take birth control pills?
Yes, you can donate your eggs if you’re on birth control pills. Since all egg donors are prescribed with birth control pills at the beginning of their cycle, our donor coordinators will create a personalized plan for you and your medications.
Can you donate if you’re on the patch?
Just like birth control pills you can donate your eggs if you’re on the patch. The hormones in the patch don’t affect the quality of your eggs. You will need to remove the patch in preparation for cycling.
Can you donate if you have an IUD?
If you have any IUD non hormonal or hormonal, such as Mirena or Skyla, you’re still able to donate. During our screening process we will run tests to determine how your IUD effects your body. Depending on the results you may be able to cycle with your IUD in place. If there are concerns, you may have the option to have your IUD removed and retest.
Can I donate my eggs if I am on Depo Provera or a contraceptive implant such as Implanon or Nexplanon?
No, you’re not able to donate if you’re on the Depo Provera shot or a contraceptive implant such as Implanon or Nexplanon, however we still encourage you to apply. Our team will review your medical application and may still invite you to the next step of the process. If you’re invited, you’ll need to agree to discontinue use of Depo Provera or remove your contraceptive implant.
When can I resume birth control after donating?
You’ll be able to resume your birth control method once you’ve had your first period after your egg retrieval.
Can you get pregnant while donating your eggs?
Yes, you can get pregnant while donating your eggs. During the donation cycle you’ll be highly fertile which means you’d be at a higher risk for pregnancy. We recommend abstinence from the time you start injections until your first period after the egg retrieval.
Many of Fairfax EggBank egg donors use birth control. It’s extremely common and our donor coordinators are here to create the best plan for you. We are with you every step of the way during your egg donation journey.
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