This section will guide you through the directed egg donation process and help you prepare for the next steps.
Please note that the full process for a directed egg donation may take 6 to 8 months, sometimes longer. See the Summary of Steps involved in the process. The Third-Party Nurse Coordinator will arrange all appointments for both you and the recipient and will guide you through the treatment plan. For any questions or to send results, email: [email protected]
Before becoming an egg donor, take the time to read the following information to make an informed decision:
Note: potential egg donors are required to complete a series of tests. Although initial tests may be done in an outside laboratory, we recommend that tests be done at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC Glen Site). Furthermore, pre-donation tests (i.e., tests done 2 weeks before the start of treatment) must be done at Clinique Médicale Quorum.
1. Initial consultation with the physician
This consultation will provide you with information on what egg donation entails, the responsibilities of being an egg donor and the potential risks associated with treatment. The necessary appointments, tests and forms will be explained at this time. The following steps (1.1 to 1.4) must be completed before your follow-up consultation with the physician:
All patients participating in third-party reproduction must consult with a psychologist. The psychologist's role is to provide support throughout the decision-making process, ensuring you are well-prepared for the journey ahead.
Following your initial appointment at the MUHC Reproductive Centre, we invite you to schedule a session with a psychologist who specializes in third-party reproduction. Send the psychologist's report to [email protected]
Typically, the recipient reimburses the egg donor for the consultation with the psychologist.
A baseline vaginal ultrasound is performed on Day 2 to 5 of your cycle as part of the fertility testing.
The baseline vaginal ultrasound is done at:
Glen Site
1001 Decarie Blvd.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Ultrasound
6th floor of Block C, Room C 06.4351
Bring the test requisition to your appointment.
Blood and urine tests for infectious diseases and hormone levels are part of the basic screening. These tests can be done on the same day as your baseline ultrasound appointment. The baseline blood tests are done at:
Glen Site Blood Test Centre
1001 Decarie Blvd.
2nd floor of Block D (south side) Room D 02.2307
Bring the test requisition to your appointment.
In preparation for your follow-up consultation with the physician, please print, complete, and sign the following documents:
Email [email protected] to confirm once the above steps are completed. The Third-Party Nurse Coordinator will arrange your second medical appointment once all your results have been received.
2. Follow-up consultation with the physician.
This consultation will be to review the results of initial tests and screening.
If no further tests are required and all documents listed under 1.4 Treatment Forms have been signed and submitted, you and your recipient will be added to the egg donation waiting list.
Please allow 1-2 months for a nurse to reach out with additional instructions.
3. Calendar preparation
The nurse will plan your treatment calendar, based on your menstrual cycle and our availability. See the example of an egg Donor Calendar.
The calendar will indicate the estimated number of ultrasounds and the approximate egg collection date.
4. Pre-donation screening visit
Before starting the in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment, you will need to make one more visit to the clinic. This visit entails:
To follow Health Canada Regulations, these tests can only be done at:
Clinique Médicale Quorum
800 Maisonneuve East Blvd
Montreal, QC H2L 4L8
The specific hours during which you can do the tests at Quorum will be communicated to you by the coordinator. Be sure to bring all pages of your Dynacare requisition.
The Pre-Donation/Pre-Transfer Screening Form must be completed and signed on the day of the physical examination, not before.
The physical examination, which can only be done by a physician from the MUHC Reproductive Centre, includes measuring your height and weight, checking your vital signs, and a gynecological exam.
5. Start of IVF treatment
In general, the IVF treatment takes 10-14 days.
You must be accompanied on the day of the egg collection.
On the day of egg collection, the sperm of your recipient’s partner or donor sperm will be used to fertilize the eggs retrieved.
Any resulting good-quality embryo(s) will be frozen (cryopreserved) for the intended parent(s).
Occasionally, some donors need to return to the clinic a few days after the egg collection for a follow-up ultrasound. This is usually the case when many eggs are collected. Otherwise, you will have completed the egg donation process.
We acknowledge the generosity of your donation and look forward to planning your treatment.
Last Updated: January 21, 2026