Reconsidering Risk to Women: Oocyte Donation for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research

Commodification and Exploitation in Reproductive Markets: Introduction to the Symposium on Reproductive Markets

“…Side effects commonly involve headaches and nausea, but may also result in hyper-stimulation which, if undetected, can cause infertility and even prove fatal. 13 Although money is not always the sole or even the most prominent reason women cite for 'donating' their eggs, and thereby undertaking these risks, most first-time donors cite financial incentives. This is not in the least surprising given that international donors are typically low-income women from economically deprived nations such as Greece, Cyprus, Russia, and the Ukraine, and that domestic donors are quite often students looking to earn an income to cover their educational costs without being forced to take time away from their studies.…”