NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY IS CONCERNED ABOUT MORE FEMALE STUDENTS DONATING EGGS FOR IVF TO EARN MONEY.
APRIL 19,2025
BY ZAINAB HARUNA
The authorities of the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, in Oyo state, have raised concerns about more female students donating their eggs for in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures.
in a memorandum dated April 15, 2025, the university health service warned that while egg donation has brought hope to many families struggling with infertility, it should not be seen as a permanent source of income or a side “hustle”.
The internal memorandum was signed by the director of the university health service, Dr. Aderonke Ajayi.
Dr. Ajayi expressed concern over the increasing involvement of female students in egg donation for IVF within the university community, often through individuals, agents, or agencies.
She also explained that egg donation involves the use of hormonal medication to stimulate the ovaries, a process that carries several health risks.
These short-term risks include abdominal pain, breast tenderness, bloating, and mood. swing and ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), infection and bleeding, ovarian torsion, potential injury to the bladder, nearby blood vessels, and bowel, and psychological distress, the director stated.
The expert warned that some egg donors have reported long-term effects, including the possibility of losing fertility, stressing that current research is still inconclusive about who is medically safe to donate eggs and how many times a person can safely undergo the procedure.
In terms of safety, she advised that egg donation should not be done more than three times a year, urging students always to choose reputable clinics that follow proper medical guidelines and prioritize donor safety.
It is important that our students understand the health implications and long-term consequences of egg donation.