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Egg Donation FAQ Reviewed Aug 7, 2025 1 min read
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What disqualifies someone from becoming an egg donor?

Common disqualifying factors include history of substance abuse or addiction, certain mental health conditions (severe depression, bipolar disorder,...

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Common disqualifying factors include history of substance abuse or addiction, certain mental health conditions (severe depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia), BMI outside the 18-26 range, irregular menstrual cycles or reproductive disorders, certain genetic conditions or family history, current use of Depo-Provera, Nexplanon, or Implanon, and travel to certain countries with Zika virus risk.

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Reviewed by Patriot Conceptions Editorial Team. Last reviewed Aug 7, 2025.