Becoming Donor Ready
At Eeve Donor Bank, we understand that selecting an egg donor is a meaningful step in your fertility journey. Whether you’re just starting to explore your options or you’re ready to take the next step, we’re here to make the process as seamless and supportive as possible.
This guide outlines what it means to be ‘Donor Ready’, which means you’re ready to submit your donor reservation to our Donor Team. This will cover what you’ll need to do and how to reserve your selected donor through our platform.
What You Need to Know Before Reserving
State-Specific Donor Access
Due to differing state legislation, donor eggs cannot be transported interstate from the location listed on their profile. Please ensure that you reserve a donor located within your state of treatment. Alternatively, you’re welcome to travel interstate to receive treatment if needed.
Genetic Testing Requirements
You will be required to complete genetic testing before reserving a donor who is a carrier of a condition. Please contact your fertility specialist to organise this testing before reserving your donor to ensure you are ‘Donor Ready’.
Cycle Type Eligibility
Donors are available for fresh or frozen cycles. Please ensure your donor selection aligns with your treatment requirements noted by your fertility specialist in your treatment plan.
Steps to Becoming Donor Ready
Before you are ready to reserve a donor through Eeve, your fertility specialist and nursing team must support you through the following ‘Donor Ready’ workup steps:
- Attend Your Fertility Specialist Consultation: Book an appointment with a fertility specialist at City Fertility or Rainbow Fertility and attend your initial consultation.
- Obtain a Current Treatment Plan: Your specialist will provide a personalised treatment plan tailored to your specific medical and fertility needs.
- Attend Two Counselling Sessions: This will allow you to explore the implications of using donor eggs, including future considerations for you and your family.
- Complete Your Pathology Screenings: You’ll need to undergo standard pathology tests to ensure it’s safe to proceed with treatment.
- Undertake Extended Carrier Screening (ECS): If required, complete this genetic testing and ensure your results are uploaded to your patient file. Alternatively, if you elect not to complete ECS, please confirm you have signed the required waiver with your fertility specialist.
- Complete Your Semen Assessment (if partnered): If your partner is providing sperm, they will need to complete a semen analysis to assess quality and determine suitability for treatment.
- Confirm Superannuation Release (if applicable): If using superannuation for payment, ensure approval has been finalised before reserving your donor.
Once the above steps have been completed, confirm you are ‘Donor Ready’ with your nursing team prior to reserving.
Reserving Your Donor Once You’re Donor Ready
Once you are declared ‘Donor Ready’ by your clinic team, you can now complete the following steps to officially preference and reserve your ideal donor:
- Create an account on Eeve using the same email you registered with City Fertility or Rainbow Fertility
- Add at least one donor to your matches by clicking the star icon on the donor’s profile.
- Go to your Matches tab and submit a reservation request for your shortlisted donors.
- Select the number of vials you wish to reserve.
- Accept the terms and conditions of the reservation and enter the verification code sent to your email (please check your spam folder).
Once your request has been submitted, the Central Donor Team will be in touch via email within five business days with your outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many eggs/donors can I reserve?
You can reserve one group of eggs (called a “cohort”) from a single donor at a time. The number of eggs in each group can vary depending on the donor.
When will my donor eggs arrive at my clinic?
Shipment of your international donor eggs is dependent upon the schedule determined by the international
donor bank. We recommend allowing up to 4 weeks for your donor eggs to arrive at your clinic.
Shipment of your local donor eggs is dependent upon the schedule determined by City Fertility or Rainbow
Fertility lab and transport teams. We recommend allowing 3 weeks for your cohort to arrive at your clinic
Overseas Vs Local Donors
Overseas donor cohorts are available to import to QLD, NSW, WA, and VIC. These gametes are from our partner international donor banks. International donor cohorts are subject to the International Donor Bank’s Terms and Conditions.
Local donors are offered through our Egg Donors Australia recruitment program. These donors are available to reserve only through Eeve and are managed in-house by the Central Donor Team.
Got questions?
Our team will be with you every step of the way, simply get in touch by emailing us at contact@eevedonorbank.com.au.
