Egg donor blog

I formerly had Hepatitis C that I cleared from my body, I went to donate blood and because the antibody was in it, they wouldn’t accept the blood donation. I am wondering,even if I am healthy and everything seems to be in working condition, would this be a potential eliminator in the process?

Yes, unfortunately, it could take you out of the running. It’s like anything else: If there is an imperfection–especially medically speaking–you could be crossed off the list outright, not just with possible recipients, but before it even gets to that level. In the world of egg donation, standards that trump all others are those put out by the FDA or American Medical Association. If you can’t donate blood, chances are you won’t be cleared to donate eggs. One of the greatest benefits to undergoing the screening process is finding out everything you could possibly imagine about your health. For the most part, we know if we have the flu or not. We know if we’re diabetic or not. We know if we are allergic to what-have-you. But when you go in for all of your blood work, you are worked over for everything under the sun. You may discover you have high blood pressure before it’s too late…you may find out you have an irregular heartbeat before it’s too late…you may find out you are a carrier for a genetic trait that you should know about with regard to your own health. I can’t speak with authority on Hepatitis C, but not not passing the screening is a valid concern, if not for your agency, certainly in keeping with government guidelines.