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Revised 7/10/2026
Published 7/10/2026
In Finland, approximately 16,000 fertility treatments are performed annually, some of which require donated eggs. Egg donation is needed especially when the cause of infertility is related to the egg cells or ovarian function has ceased prematurely, for example, due to an illness or cancer treatments. Female couples and single women wishing to have a child may also need donated eggs.
We are committed to providing the best possible care and support to families suffering from infertility. By donating eggs with us, you directly help these families fulfil their dream of having a child.
Certain criteria are set for an egg donor to ensure the safety of the donation. You may be eligible to become an egg donor if:
Having children of your own or previous pregnancies are not a prerequisite for egg donation. Mild conditions that are well-managed with treatment, such as asthma or allergies, do not necessarily prevent donation either.
The egg donation process is carefully planned and proceeds step by step. The goal is to ensure the safety of both the donor and the recipient, as well as the success of the treatment.
If egg donation seems possible based on the background information, an appointment will be booked for you for an AMH blood test. AMH, or anti-Müllerian hormone, indicates the ovarian egg reserve, i.e., how many ovarian follicles remain in the ovaries. The AMH value must be at a sufficient level for you to be eligible as an egg donor.
Next, an appointment with the clinic's physician will be arranged. During the doctor's appointment, an internal gynaecological examination and an ultrasound scan through the vagina are performed. At the same time, the physician will go through in detail how the process progresses and discuss possible side effects with you.
The psychological and legal aspects of egg donation are discussed with a nurse and a therapist.
Before the donation, blood tests required by the Act on Assisted Fertility Treatments are also carried out to examine, for example, HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhoea.
In addition, chromosomes, i.e. the structure of the genome, are examined. The examination assesses the suitability of the donor's genome and aims to reduce the risk of hereditary diseases. At the same time, the examinations can provide important information about your own health.
When all the requirements set for the donation are met, the donor consent is signed. After this, ovarian stimulation is started, with the goal of maturing several oocytes at the same time. The stimulation usually lasts 9–12 days, during which the development of the ovarian follicles is monitored with ultrasound scans 1–3 times.
Once the oocytes have matured, they are collected through the vagina under ultrasound guidance. The retrieval usually takes about 10–20 minutes, after which you will rest at the clinic for a couple of hours depending on your condition.
Recovery after egg retrieval is usually quick. Symptoms such as mild lower abdominal pain, bloating, or slight bloody discharge may occur after the procedure but typically resolve rapidly.
A follow-up appointment is usually scheduled for 2–6 weeks after the retrieval. During this visit, the doctor confirms that recovery is progressing well. You can also discuss any questions or concerns you may have.
At the follow-up appointment, an expense reimbursement form is also filled out and signed together with the nurse.
Serious risks associated with egg donation are extremely rare, and for the vast majority of donors, the process goes smoothly without problems. Possible risks and their symptoms are carefully reviewed with a physician before making the donation decision.
Donation may involve, for example:
Compensation in accordance with the Act on Assisted Fertility Treatments is paid for egg donation. The donor incurs no costs from the process, as the examinations and operations related to the donation are free of charge.
A compensation of 350 euros is paid for egg donation. In addition, travel expenses and a compensation equivalent to the basic daily allowance are reimbursed for each clinic visit. During the donation process, there are usually 5–8 visits to Felicitas Mehiläinen.
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Donating eggs does not affect your own fertility. Donating also does not bring forward your own menopause.
Egg donation may involve mild discomfort or pain. The procedure includes good pain relief. All possible risks and side effects are carefully reviewed with a physician before making the decision to donate.
Egg donation is completely free of charge for the donor. The donor receives the EUR 350 compensation specified in the Act on Assisted Fertility Treatments, travel expenses, and a basic daily allowance for each visit to the clinic.
Yes. Oocytes collected in a single donation can be frozen and used later in fertility treatments. The intended use and storage of the oocytes are determined according to the consents related to the donation and legislation.
The donor has the right to receive information on whether children have been born from the gametes they donated. Information can be requested from the clinic, but the personal data of the children born or their families will not be disclosed to the donor.
Not all donated oocytes are necessarily used for treatments. Their storage, use and disposal are agreed upon in the consents related to the donation, and operations are guided by legislation on assisted fertility treatments.
