Economic Hardship: Outcry As UI Female Students Risk Health, Embrace Egg Donation To Make Money
Amid the economic hardship facing Nigerians, female students of the University of Ibadan have risked their health and embraced egg donation as a desperate means of survival.
The University Health Service raised the alarm over the rising number of female students engaging in the medically sensitive process, warning that the practice, though legal, comes with serious health risks and should not be considered a quick route to financial gain.
The university noted that many students now see egg donation as a “side hustle” to cope with the soaring cost of living.
Dr Aderonke Ajayi, the Director of the University Health Service, in a memo dated April 15, emphasised that the use of hormonal drugs required for the procedure could expose donors to complications such as ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), abdominal pain, infections, and even damage to internal organs.
She urged students to prioritise their health and avoid unregulated clinics or offers that seem too good to be true.
While egg donation can offer hope to families battling infertility, the university maintained that it should not be exploited by students facing financial pressure.
The institution further called on policymakers and health authorities to address the root causes of this disturbing trend, urging support systems that protect vulnerable students from exploitation.
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