Become an Egg Donor

Help create a family

Becoming an egg donor is an extraordinary act of generosity. For many individuals and couples struggling with infertility, an egg donor provides the opportunity to experience the joy of building a family.

By choosing to donate, you are giving a truly life-changing gift — the chance for someone to become a parent.

At Grace and Mae, we support you throughout the entire journey with compassionate guidance, clear communication, and expert medical care.

Real Reasons Women Choose to Donate

Every egg donor has her own unique motivation, but many share a common desire — to help someone experience the joy of becoming a parent. For individuals and couples struggling with infertility, an egg donor can make the dream of having a family possible.

Helping Someone Become a Parent

Many donors feel deeply moved by the opportunity to help someone who may otherwise never experience pregnancy or parenthood. Knowing that your generosity could change someone’s life is an incredibly powerful and meaningful motivation.

A Personal Connection to Infertility

Some donors have seen friends or family members struggle with infertility and understand the emotional journey that comes with it. Donating eggs can feel like a way to support others who are walking a similar path.

Personal Growth and Empowerment

Many donors say the experience helped them feel proud, empowered, and grateful to be able to help others in such a profound way.

Regulated Compensation

Egg donors in South Africa receive between R8,000 - R10,000 per completed donation cycle, in accordance with national fertility guidelines, in recognition of their time, commitment, and effort involved.

How Egg Donors Help Create Families

For some individuals and couples, using an egg donor is the only way to achieve a healthy pregnancy. Egg donation offers hope to families who are unable to conceive using their own eggs.

Premature Ovarian Failure or Low Egg Reserve

Some women experience early menopause or have a very low number of eggs, making it difficult or impossible to conceive naturally or through IVF.

Previous IVF Attempts Have Been Unsuccessful

Some families turn to egg donation after multiple unsuccessful fertility treatments when egg quality may be a contributing factor.

Genetic Conditions

In some cases, a woman may carry a genetic condition that she does not want to pass on to a child. Using a donor egg can help reduce the risk of inherited disorders.

Same-Sex Male Couples or Single Men

Egg donors are also essential for male couples or single men who wish to build their families with the help of assisted reproductive technology and a surrogate.

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Women Who Have Undergone Medical Treatments

Medical treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, or certain surgeries can affect ovarian function and egg quality, making egg donation a path to parenthood.

Women Without Ovarian Function

Some women are born without functioning ovaries or may lose ovarian function due to medical conditions or surgery. In these cases, using a donor egg may be the only way for them to experience pregnancy and have a child.

When 1 in 8, feels like 1 in a billion, remember you are not alone