Don’t egg donors go through a lengthy screening process before being permitted to become egg donors?
Yes, egg donors do go through a lengthy application process, but it is biased toward those who are purchasing the eggs. Since the egg donor is seen as a commodity with her eggs up for sale, the purchaser and broker are screening out egg donors who may have a medical history of genetic disease, familial diseases and otherwise. The application process is not intended to ensure the safety and the well-being of the donor, but to ensure the buyer of the eggs gets the best possible genetic material. Also, there has been much in the news recently about the screening and targeting of women with certain desirable traits. Jewish and Asian donors are in high demand and often make more money for their eggs. Young women with high SAT scores are also paid more for their eggs. Disparities in compensation are clearly visible as people are willing to pay more for certain desirable characteristics and genetic profiles.
