The prospect of donating their eggs for financial gain as the economic crisis continues in Greece is becoming increasingly popular among Greek women.
In fact, the number of ova supplied is so great that some are even being exported to Europe, the United States and Australia, reports the Greek National Authority of Assisted Reproduction (GNNAR).
Under legislation, all examination expenses are covered for the donor by the couple interested in the ovum, while Greek law also ensures that donors officially receive €1,200 (A$1794) for a complete fertility cycle, and restricts dontotions to no more than 10 times.
To be eligible, women must be between 19 and 35 years of age, be non-smokers, have optimal health, and no family history of diseases.
Meanwhile given Greece’s high success rate with in vitro fertilisation, the number of couples interested in the services both in Greece and overseas is very high.
There are currently 44 official assisted reproduction centres in Greece, with GNNAR now looking at creating a national registry of donors.
