Biopolitical Times is reporting about Florida-based Proactive Family Solutions‘ travel-to-India-to-donate-your-eggs program. Notes the PFS site:
Egg donors are usually compensated thousands of dollars for their time and effort relating to their egg donation. Proactive Family Solutions program is unique. In addition to monetary compensation, we give our donors a free trip to India where the egg retrieval takes place. We only use India’s finest doctors, hospitals, and clinics– all of which are highly trained, have extensive experience and a long history of providing world-class patient care. The medical appointments won’t take much time, which means your two weeks in India will be largely a vacation for you. You will have significant time to explore and absorb a fascinating culture as well as shop, tour and enjoy the nightlife. You may even choose to bring a friend along.
I guess I’m not really sure what “your two weeks in India will be largely a vacation for you” means, especially when you read this:
HOW ARE THE EGGS REMOVED? The eggs will be removed from your ovaries in a minor surgical procedure called transvaginal ovarian aspiration. An ultrasound probe will be inserted into your vagina. A thin needle attached to the probe will be inserted into each follicle. Using suction, the egg and liquid inside each follicle are removed. You may be given painkillers, sedatives, or anesthesia during the retrieval, which lasts about 30 minutes. When all the eggs have been retrieved, you will recover for a few hours before going “home” (one of our executive apartments in India or your hotel). You must have someone drive you to your lodging, following the procedure. You will need to rest for the day. Along with your lodging, meals and laundry, all transportation to and from medical appointments and the airport in India will be taken care of for you by PFS’ Indian-based affiliate BestMed Journeys, both before and after your procedure.
