Donor Motivation
An egg donor may be motivated by a number of reasons to provide eggs. Some egg donors may be altruistic and feel that participation in the reproductive process provides a benefit for another person, sometimes a person they know or are related to. A survey of 80 American women showed that 30% were motivated by altruism alone. Others, 20%, were attracted only by monetary compensation, while 40% of donors were motivated by both reasons. The same study reported that 45% of egg donors were students the first time they donated and averaged $4,000 for each donation. In the European Union the standard for reimbursement is based on compensation, not payment limiting egg donation to, at most, $1500. In some countries, most notably Spain and Cyprus this has limited donors to the poorest segments of society.
Egg-broker agencies are known for advertising to college students in publications such-as campus newspapers and on Craigslist. Although by the terms of use posting ads recruiting for egg donors on the message forums and other areas of the Craigslist site are not permitted paid advertisements on Craigslist do allow the posting of Donor Egg Recruitment.
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