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    12. I am 19 years old and I would like to know if I am too young? I am not looking for any compensation. I just want to help out a couple. I have wanted to do this since I was 12 and feel that I am now ready. Also, are all the hormones needed? - Dayna in OH - Top

    Dayna,

    I don't know if 19 is too young. Some people may think it is and some not. But I know some doctors will do egg donations with 19 year olds.

    First, you should get compensation. This process can be very draining. And if you find a couple you like to help, you don't have to do it for 10,000. You could do it for 1,000.

    If you do a traditional surrogacy you don't have to do the hard core drugs. You may have to do Clomid at the most to help with regulation. Usually 50mg of Clomid is the general protocol.

    Good Luck!!! And if you ever need any other suggestions please contact me at jennifers@surromomsonline.com

    -Jennifer S.
    AI SM - Updated: January 17, 2000


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