22) BECOME AN EGG DONOR, BECOME A PARENT, CONVERSATION WITH ROBYN PERCHIK FROM BHED

In this episode, Richard interviews Robyn, the owner of Beverly Hills Egg Donation, They discuss Robyn's background and motivations for working in the egg donation industry. Robyn explains how Beverly Hills Egg Donation differentiates itself from other agencies by offering a refund policy and a guarantee for another cycle if the intended parents do not have a take-home baby. They also discuss the screening process for donors, including travel restrictions and medical tests. Robyn emphasizes the importance of matching donors with intended parents based on their preferences and provides support and guidance throughout the process. Takeaways Beverly Hills Egg Donation differentiates itself by offering a refund policy and a guarantee for another cycle if the intended parents do not have a take-home baby. The screening process for donors includes tests for travel restrictions, sexually transmitted diseases, and ovarian reserve. Donors are selected based on the preferences of the intended parents, which can include physical characteristics, talents, and academic achievements. The industry has shifted from anonymous donations to allowing contact between donors and children in the future. Beverly Hills Egg Donation provides support and guidance for intended parents throughout the process. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 00:55 Motivations for Working in the Egg Donation Industry 03:20 Refund Policy and Guarantee 04:14 Making the Process User-Friendly 05:11 Understanding Donor Selection and Motivations 06:06 Screening Process for Donors 07:04 Travel Restrictions and Zika Zones 08:01 Additional Screening Criteria 09:21 Testing Ovarian Reserve and Educating Donors 10:46 Evaluating Previous IVF Cycles 12:09 Matching Donors with Intended Parents 13:38 Specific Donor Requests and Preferences 15:00 Counseling Donors and Facilitating Meetings 16:21 Age Requirements for Donors 18:10 Shift from Anonymous Donations 19:08 Modifying Contracts for Contact 20:32 Donor Compensation and Factors Affecting Fees 23:23 Donor Pool and Geographic Distribution 24:40 Attrition Rate and BMI Requirements 26:04 Support and Guidance for Intended Parents 27:28 Conclusion and Gratitude