Your egg donor profile is your opportunity to introduce yourself to hopeful parents

Once you have completed the initial qualification process, one of your next steps is creating your egg donor profile. Your profile gives intended parents an opportunity to learn more about you as they consider potential egg donors.

While your medical and family history are important parts of the screening process, your profile is about more than medical information. Intended parents want to get a sense of who you are, what you enjoy, what is important to you and what makes you unique.

Taking a little extra time to create a complete, thoughtful profile can make a big difference.

Complete every section of your profile

Try not to skip questions or provide one-word answers. The more information you provide, the easier it is for intended parents to get to know you. If you are asked about your interests, education, personality or goals, give enough detail to make your answer personal. Instead of simply writing, “I like to travel,” you might talk about the places you have visited, where you would love to go next or what you enjoy most about traveling.

You don’t need to write an essay for every question. A few thoughtful sentences can tell intended parents much more about you than a short answer.

Be yourself

There isn’t one “right” personality or background that intended parents are looking for. Some intended parents may connect with your academic interests. Others may notice your creativity, athletic ability, sense of humor, career goals or love of family. Don’t try to create the profile you think someone wants to see. Give honest answers that reflect who you really are.

Choose good photos

Your photos are an important part of your donor profile. Choose recent, clear photos that give intended parents a good representation of what you look like.

When selecting photos:

• Include clear photos of your face.
• Use photos with good lighting.
• Include several different photos rather than multiple versions of the same picture.
• Include both close-up and full-length photos when requested.
• Avoid heavily filtered or edited photos.
• Avoid sunglasses in most of your photos.
• Include childhood photos if the profile requests them.
• Choose photos that show your personality as well as your appearance.

You don’t need professional photographs. Clear, natural photos are often the best choice.

Take time with the personal questions

Some questions may ask about your personality, accomplishments, hobbies, education, family or future goals. These questions give intended parents information they can’t learn from your medical history or physical characteristics. Think about what you would want someone to know about you. Maybe you are extremely close to your family, love animals, played competitive sports, are putting yourself through college or have a career you are passionate about.

Those details help make your profile personal.

Be accurate about your medical and family history

Your profile may include questions about your personal and family medical history. Answer these questions as completely and accurately as possible. If you aren’t sure about part of your family medical history, ask your parents or other family members when possible rather than guessing. Don’t leave something out because you are concerned that it could affect your ability to become a donor. Your donor team and the fertility clinic need accurate information to determine whether egg donation is appropriate and safe for you.

Check your profile before submitting it

Before you submit your donor profile, take a few minutes to review everything.

Make sure you:

• Answered every required question.
• Provided complete and accurate information.
• Checked spelling and grammar.
• Uploaded all requested photos.
• Made sure your photos are clear and recent.
• Double-checked dates and medical information.
• Answered personal questions thoughtfully.

A complete profile can also prevent delays caused by your donor coordinator having to contact you for missing information.

Don’t rush your donor profile

Your donor profile is one of the most personal parts of becoming an egg donor. Intended parents may spend a significant amount of time reviewing profiles as they make an incredibly important decision. You don’t have to make your profile perfect. You just want it to give intended parents an honest and complete picture of you.

Take your time, answer the questions thoughtfully and let your personality come through.