This Is Uncomfortable

The price of eggs

May 18, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Ashley’s Egg Donation Start

  • Ashley Griffin first encountered egg donation as a college freshman through a flyer offering up to $10,000.
  • She initially saw it as a quick solution to her financial struggles during college.
ANECDOTE

Severe Side Effects Experienced

  • After injecting hormones, Ashley experienced severe ovarian hyperstimulation requiring emergency care.
  • Despite pain and swelling, she justified the procedure by relying on the promise of payment.
INSIGHT

Fertility Industry Exploitation

  • The fertility industry lacks federal regulations and often exploits egg donors' physical and emotional labor.
  • Market forces heavily influence donor compensation, causing vast pay disparities and ethical concerns.
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