Thinking of becoming an egg donor but I’m a bit scared

[bluespreadsheet]

I decided to look into doing egg donations because I think the compensation would help me out a lot, and I generally don’t mind uncomfortable medical procedures as long as I know what’s going on and find it interesting.

That said, I have never even gone to a gynecologist before. I’ve never had vaginal sex, never used and insertive sex toys, and honestly haven’t even tried to use a tampon since I tried when I was 12 and it didn’t go in. I’m sure the doctors know what they’re doing and since they’re eager to have willing donors, they try to make the experience as non traumatic as possible, but obviously I still think it would feel invasive to me.

I still want to do it, but I am trying to think of ways I can prepare myself or learn the specifics of what will happen so I minimize the risk of me getting upset about it.

[amber]

Hi bluespreadsheet and welcome to the boards!

I wanna start by saying I am not that well informed on the entire process of egg donation. I am gonna ask our team of volunteers if anyone has personal experience/more knowledge that may help you.

What I do know is that the process is more complicated and involved than a typical pelvic exam at the gynecologist. Within the process you will most likely have that typical experience as you move forward within the process. How has the research process been for you? Have you be able to look into what the process looks like at a clinic near you?