I donated eggs last summer and am doing so again ATM (stimming right now - egg retrieval this coming week). I'm glad I've done it - and although I was a high responder and v uncomfortable in the days following ER last time, it clearly wasn't bad enough to put me off going again!
My son was conceived with the help of a sperm donor so it seemed a good thing to pay forward. Plus I knew from experience that parenthood is different from gamete donation, so it was emotionally an easy thing for me. I'd be fascinated to meet any children born from my eggs one day, but I don't feel any sort of involved attachment. The recipient couple of my first donation left a really lovely card for me on the day of ER - I was very touched by their words and it really affirmed for me how glad I was to help them. When the nurse told me they'd got their BFP I was absolutely delighted for them.
I always wanted a child of my own and I'd not have felt ready to donate before having one. I think I'd have struggled if I'd had difficulty conceiving my own, knowing I'd already given away eggs to someone else. Everyone is different on this though. Now, I'd like one more of my own, but I'm at peace with the prospect of not managing that - well, if it turns out I can't, I expect I will be devastated, but no more so for having (hopefully) helped two other families conceive. If anything, I think that knowledge might console me.
I'm not massively concerned by the health risks - I've done two cycles of IVF, at a low dose, over one year of my life. Lots of women do much more than this, usually in pursuit of a family of their own. That said, I don't think I'll do it again after this one. If I manage to have another of my own, and wean while I'm still young enough to have another roll of the dice donating, I probably would do it - but I'm not sure the timing will work out.
I went through Altrui. I found the smiley-heavy enthusiasm of their communications sometimes cloying, but that's personal taste and nothing more. Beyond that, I found them highly professional and always extremely supportive, very keen to ensure I was personally committed as a donor from an informed perspective and without applying any pressure of their own. Although the clinic I had treatment at (Boston Place) were also always great, it was really reassuring to know that I had Altrui following my progress and ready to step in on my behalf if needed. I would recommend them without hesitation.