How to create the ideal egg donor profile

So, you’ve decided to become an egg donor… Congratulations! You might not know it yet, but you’ve started down the path of one of the most rewarding journeys of a lifetime. The experience of making a family’s dreams of parenthood come true is second to none, and the satisfaction you will feel is something you will keep with you forever. But first, you’ve got to be chosen. 

At Chosen Egg Bank, we’ve successfully matched countless egg donors with intended families around the world, which has resulted in over a thousand babies being brought into this world. And we’d like to offer you our vast expertise on what families are looking for in an egg donor. So, here is a list of practical tips you can use to help you create a donor profile that attracts the eye of an intended family.

Share a variety of photos

The first thing your potential egg recipient will see when looking at your profile will be your photos. It’s important to remember that when you’re putting together a collection of your photos, perfection is not the goal. There is no need to lean heavily on overly made up, polished and idealized depictions. Rather, try and showcase a wide range of pictures, with and without makeup, in various kinds of light and backgrounds, and most importantly, showcase many from your infancy and childhood — that is what intended families are focused on, after all.

Showcase your personality in a video

We pride ourselves on being one of the only egg banks in the industry to require video submissions from our egg donors. We want to make sure that our client families get the full scope of who they are reviewing, and a video is a great way to fill in any gaps. Film in an environment with a lot of light, speak clearly to the camera, and describe who you are, what you’re interested in, and what made you want to become a donor. The more of you that is revealed on your egg bank donor profile, the better. 

Be honest about your family history

When it comes to sharing your family history, ethnic lineage, race and other information, you’ll want to be as thorough as you possibly can be. For example, instead of saying you are 50% European, you’re better off saying 10% Italian, 25% English and 15% Romanian. It’s also beneficial to provide a detailed description of your family’s health history. A couple of health issues in past generations won’t be a dealbreaker for potential egg donation recipients. Instead, it’ll paint a fuller picture that exudes openness and honesty. 

Be as detailed as you can

Although it may seem irrelevant, people reviewing your profile do actually want to know a bit about you. That’s why it’s important to share every aspect of your personality that you can: including your likes and dislikes, career and educational history, hobbies and interests, even your plans for the future. You (and your eggs) are so much more than just DNA. You are a complex fabric of a person, and intended parents want to see all of it. 

Write a warm message to prospective families

The final piece of the puzzle is the personal note you write to intended families. This is a chance for you to introduce yourself to them, to express your individuality and your unique voice, and to really show off your personality. This can be the X-factor that separates you from the rest of the egg donors in our extensive database. And be confident, people want to get to know you as much as they can from your profile. So open up and shine. 

We hope our guide to crafting the ideal donor profile gives you everything you need to achieve success on your egg donation journey. And if you’d like to get started, become a donor today with Chosen Egg Bank! We’ve helped countless clients achieve their dreams of growing their families, through the help of our amazing egg donors. For more information on how you can become a donor, click here.