Egg donation in Chester

Egg Donors UK Chester is part of our growing network, making egg donation more accessible across the country. You can start your donation journey in Chester with initial blood tests, viral screenings and monitoring scans available locally.

Egg donation in Chester

Start your egg donation journey

If you're a healthy non-smoker aged 18 to 35 and are looking to donate your eggs, you could play a crucial role in helping others fulfil their dream of starting a family through egg donation. Reach out to our friendly team in Chester and start your amazing egg donor journey today!

Start your application now or keep reading to learn more about the journey from applicant to egg donor.

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Accessible egg donation

At Egg Donors UK, we make sure your egg donation journey fits around your busy lifestyle. We know frequent clinic visits are part of the process, so we’ve made it easier for you by allowing many of your appointments to be at a local centre. Here's how it works.

We conduct your initial consultations, blood tests, health checks, and scans locally in Chester, so you only need to travel to our central treatment hub in Manchester for specialist appointments. This means less travel and more convenience for you. Our goal is to make your egg donation experience as straightforward and hassle-free as possible.

 

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What happens where?

Start your egg donor journey at Egg Donors UK Chester. Our donor-centric approach ensures that you receive quality care close to home while minimising the need for travel.

Virtual Appointment
Fertility consultation
Counselling
Chester Centre
Initial ultrasound scan and blood tests
Viral screening
Day 7 - 9 monitoring scan
Manchester Clinic
Further monitoring scan(s)
Egg Collection

Contact Egg Donors UK Chester

If you have any questions about egg donation, feel free to contact one of our friendly and knowledgeable egg donor assistants. They would be happy to talk you through any questions you may have.

Our Address

Egg Donors UK at Ultrasound Direct
Bank House
47B Hoole Road
Chester
CH2 3NH

Phone Lines Open

Monday-Friday: 8am-6pm

Opening Times

Monday-Sunday:Times may vary

Travelling to our Chester centre

By Car

The postcode for your navigation system is CH2 3NH. Parking is available for free in our private car park. View in Google or Apple Maps.

By Train

The nearest train station to the clinic is Chester, which is approximately a 10-minute walk away.View in Google or Apple Maps.

By Bus

Many local bus routes service the clinic including the 9, 53, 53E, X1 and X30 lines with the nearest stop, Faulkner Street dropping off a 1 minute walk from the clinic. View in Google or Apple Maps.

On Foot

You can access the clinic on foot at the corner of Hoole Road and Faulkner Street, opposite Costa Coffee.View in Google or Apple Maps.

Arriving at our Chester clinic

When you arrive, the team will be ready to greet you. Your first visit will include a series of tests to assess your suitability for egg donation. Rest assured, there’s no need to worry—all tests will be carried out by clinical professionals and are expected to last approximately 30 to 40 minutes.

Take a look below to see what’s involved. In the meantime, if you have any questions, you can always contact our team via our patient app, Amelya. 

First Appointment Preparation

  • Ensure you drink and eat before the appointment, as it will facilitate the blood test.
  • Refrain from using the bathroom prior to your appointment, as you'll need to provide a urine sample.

Tests and Measurements

  • During the appointment, your height and weight will be measured.
  • You'll undergo a blood test to check your Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) levels and blood cotinine (nicotine) level.
  • Additionally, a urine test will be conducted to screen for nicotine and chlamydia.

Ultrasound Scan

  • An internal ultrasound scan, also known as a transvaginal ultrasound scan, will be performed.
  • This scan can be done at any point in your menstrual cycle.
  • You'll have the option of having a chaperone present during the ultrasound, but please inform a staff member if you're uncomfortable with this arrangement.

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Who we are

Egg Donors UK is the new face of the leading egg donation clinic, Manchester Donors. Owned and operated by Manchester Fertility, who has been helping build families since 1986. We have a HFEA-regulated clinic licensed for all aspects of fertility treatment, including egg collection, freezing, and storage, we uphold the highest standards for egg donation.

  • UK’s largest network of donation facilities

  • Regulation by the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA)
  • Certified by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)
  • Partnered with Donor Conception Network
  • Regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
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Being a nurse with a busy schedule, I was concerned about how I wondered how I would manage the frequent clinic visits for egg donation. Thankfully, Egg Donors UK made it incredibly convenient by allowing me to attend my initial tests and consultations at the local Chester centre. I only had to travel to Manchester for the actual egg collection. This meant I could fit my appointments around my work shifts seamlessly. The whole process was straightforward and stress-free.

Sarah - Chester
Nurse
Sarah, a nurse who donated her eggs through Egg Donors UK

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do UK egg donors get paid in Chester?

No, egg donors do not get paid, as it is illegal to buy and sell eggs in the UK. However, you do get compensated for each completed egg donation cycle for your time and effort.

Is egg donation legal in the UK?

Yes, egg donation is legal in the UK.  It is tightly regulated by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA).

Can I still be a donor if I have been sterilised?

Yes

How long does the process take?

From your very first appointment to egg collection it can take up to three months. The process takes this amount of time as you will be required to undergo various screening tests, medical history checks and counselling sessions before we can accept you as a donor at Egg Donors UK. Once you're accepted, and you have been registered with the HFEA, it can take up to three weeks to stimulate your ovaries using daily injections to produce mature eggs. During this time, you will attend a local centre for ultrasound scans, blood tests and screening. 

If I take the contraceptive pill do I need to stop taking it?

You do not need to stop the combined contraceptive pill until you start treatment, at which point you can will stop it whilst taking the injections, ensuring to use condoms where required. You can restart this a 7 to 10 days following on from your egg collection.

You may be asked the stop the progesterone only pill (the mini pill) to induce a bleed, but you can start this again a 7 to 10 days following on from your egg collection.

Why do I need to complete a genetic questionnaire?

We need to know the details of any genetic illness within your family. We ask for medical history for your siblings, parents, and grandparents on maternal and paternal sides of the family to ensure no known serious medical disability or family history of hereditary disorders. 

 

What do egg donors that have donated with you say about their experience?

Our donors come from all walks of life - all with the same desire to help other women and all with something in common - great kindness, empathy, and commitment to giving the gift of life. Here is what one of our egg donors said about Egg Donors UK

"I was treated with greatest care during my stay at the clinic and I've also been under their care after my egg donation. I have to say they have a have highly trained team in every department.

I couldn't have asked for better treatment and clinic staff who took care of me during the whole process. I was informed about each step during the process. They have even designed an app which helps you with taking medications as well as appointments and important information.

The process of donating eggs itself was conducted in a very professional and caring way. Doctors and nurses informed me about everything and the team made me feel safe. If I could choose again I would donate my eggs again at this clinic without thinking twice."

Kamila

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Transform a life, by creating one. Become an egg donor today.

Please Note: We only accept egg donors aged between 18 and 35. Initial enquiry must be prior to 36th birthday.

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