Friend of mine did this a year ago. Still struggles with female issues that she did not have before the procedure.
Friend of mine did this a year ago. Still struggles with female issues that she did not have before the procedure.
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I just donated and so far so good. The week leading up to egg retrieval blew but that's it. I did have to stop dancing for a couple weeks but it was totally worth it. I got $7000 but most places I see Offer $5000 for the first donation so I dunno.




Late to the party, but I've been thinking lately about doing it too. Any other donors care to come forward? Did any of you ladies decide to pursue it? I think I have mostly good genetics, and it'd be nice to help a couple that can't have kids. I've done enough reading on the side effects to feel somewhat comfortable attempting a round if I do go through with it and get accepted. The part that kinda bugs me is the taxes on the money. That's a lot of hormonal crap to deal with and then get gnawed on as miscellaneous income by the IRS.
Exotic dancing is like any other job.If you work in an office, you wear dress shoes and a suit.If you work in a restaraunt, you wear skid resistant shoes and a uniform.If you work in a strip club, you wear 7" stilettos and lycra g-strings.
I would just say be prepared for a weird side effect after taking all those hormones. It may or may not happen but its good to know that it could be a possibility like for me developing allergies permanently that are out of control unless i take meds and going from perfect skin to hyperpigmentation acne scars etc. But yes helping couples reach their dream of having a child is a beautiful thing

I did it twice now and had an overall positive experience each time. My nurses and doctor were lovely and filled me in every step of the way. There was discomfort and a lot of time wasted in that damn gyno chair with an ultrasound wand up my bits but they tried to make the best of it. It's honestly some of the best medical care I've ever gotten. Everyone's experience is so different and I was lucky to have such positive ones. Also, I donated through a large, well-respected, university fertility program that has a great reputation and access to stellar hospitals should I ever need an emergency procedure due to the medications. Even when I was uncomfortable, I wasn't in fear. Fuck the money if they don't tell you that 100% of your medical fees will be covered should you have any complications and you will receive PROMPT medical attention.
"For one thing you have to take shots everyday for a month and I'm not big on that. Then they remove them. The side effects can be awful, including going through menopause earlier than expected and the chemical reactions to some women cause a lot of problems. "
Woah, I definitely did not take the shots for more than a week or a week and half! It depends on hormone levels and is different with every cycle. While I did get seriously bloated, the last week I felt oddly chipper and my skin was radiant. Even my clueless bf noticed. The doctor said it was the faux pregnant "glow" from the hormones. The procedure to remove the eggs was totally painless on the day of, but I had awful cramps the next day. They weren't that different than regular period cramps just constant for about a day.
Honestly, the worst part is that now I have to go back and file taxes for my 2012 donation thanks to this new ruling : ( http://weareeggdonors.com/2015/02/03/eggdonortaxes/
As for the emotional and moral reasons that might hold you back, those are way too personal and unique. I personally plan on having no biological kids of my own and saw it as giving back to the blessing pot that many of my infertile or LGBT friends used to have their families.

I did it twice now and had an overall positive experience each time. My nurses and doctor were lovely and filled me in every step of the way. There was discomfort and a lot of time wasted in that damn gyno chair with an ultrasound wand up my bits but they tried to make the best of it. It's honestly some of the best medical care I've ever gotten. Everyone's experience is so different and I was lucky to have such positive ones. Also, I donated through a large, well-respected, university fertility program that has a great reputation and access to stellar hospitals should I ever need an emergency procedure due to the medications. Even when I was uncomfortable, I wasn't in fear. Fuck the money if they don't tell you that 100% of your medical fees will be covered should you have any complications and you will receive PROMPT medical attention.
"For one thing you have to take shots everyday for a month and I'm not big on that. Then they remove them. The side effects can be awful, including going through menopause earlier than expected and the chemical reactions to some women cause a lot of problems. "
Woah, I definitely did not take the shots for more than a week or a week and half! It depends on hormone levels and is different with every cycle. While I did get seriously bloated, the last week I felt oddly chipper and my skin was radiant. Even my clueless bf noticed. The doctor said it was the faux pregnant "glow" from the hormones. The procedure to remove the eggs was totally painless on the day of, but I had awful cramps the next day. They weren't that different than regular period cramps just constant for about a day. Gross!
Honestly, the worst part is that now I have to go back and file taxes for my 2012 donation thanks to this new ruling : ( http://weareeggdonors.com/2015/02/03/eggdonortaxes/
As for the emotional and moral reasons that might hold you back, those are way too personal and unique. I personally plan on having no biological kids of my own and saw it as giving back to the blessing pot that many of my infertile or LGBT friends used to have their families.

^^ that's a lot of what my experience was like too. I had great medical care, got free tests of all kinds so now I know I'm in a+ shape and don't have any genetic diseases comin my way, and I got like free pap smears etc. I'm not excited to pay taxes on it but it's still worth it imo. Also I only took shots for a week but my friend who donated with a different company did have to take shots for a month. she also had to be on hormonal birth control, and I had to NOT be on hormonal birth control, so it's different everywhere you go.




HoneyBunches, do you mind sharing the name of the program you donated with?
Exotic dancing is like any other job.If you work in an office, you wear dress shoes and a suit.If you work in a restaraunt, you wear skid resistant shoes and a uniform.If you work in a strip club, you wear 7" stilettos and lycra g-strings.
I had good care as well--still got the side effects. Good care or not your shooting a high load of hormones in a short span of time up you forcing your body to do unnatural things like make a bunch of eggs at once. But the people you are consulting with see dollar signs and will usually deny the side effects which they did with me. Yes you're helping a family have a child but it's still a business nonetheless. If you can make money in other ways I would at least consider it but if you're desperate and this is your only option then good luck.
Reminds me of the pharmaceutical industry in general...they'll acknowledge that "in rare cases, you may experience _______," but everyone knows that like 90% of patients experience those 'side effects.' It's just impossible to put something into your body that is causing major changes in one area without affecting a bunch of other areas, too. The body is completely interconnected and infinitely complex...
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