# What You Need to Know About Egg Donation with Dr. Diane Tober

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Podcast: [The Egg Whisperer Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-egg-whisperer-show-441792)
Published: 2026-05-13T15:01:00+00:00
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## Resource

I'm joined by Dr. Diane Tober, medical anthropologist, researcher, and author of Eggsonomics, a book that exposes the hidden realities of the global egg donation industry. Her NSF-funded research includes nearly 900 survey participants and close to 300 interviews with donors across the U.S., Spain, and beyond. We talk about the real risks donors face, the ethical complexities of how donors are selected and compensated, and what a more transparent fertility industry could look like for donors, intended parents, and doctors alike. Read the full show notes on my website. In this episode, we cover: Why egg donors often don't feel like "real patients" and how clinics can do better The truth about OHSS complication rates and why the statistic that "less than 1%" of those going through egg retrieval may be misleading How donor compensation in the U.S. varies by education, ancestry, and school prestige Key differences between egg donation in the U.S. vs. Spain What donors need to know about donating eggs, and how to self-advocate How private equity is changing patient care at fertility clinics Why 90% of donors in Dr. Tober's study actually want a national donor registry Resources: Eggonomics by Dr. Diane Tober available on Amazon Romancing the Sperm by Dr. Diane Tober (on Amazon) Dr. Aimee's Freeze & Share Program - freezeandshare.com ASRM: asrm.org SART: sart.org IVF Class: Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join me for The IVF Class . The next live class call is on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 4pm PST, where I'll explain IVF and Egg Freezing, and there will be time to ask your questions live on Zoom. Other ways to reach me: Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates. Join Egg Whisperer School . Request a Consultation…

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