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Film spotlights exploitation of U.S. women egg donors

The infertility industry in the United States has grown into a multi-billion dollar business. What is its main commodity? Human eggs. Young women all over the world are solicited by ads – via college campus bulletin boards, social media, online classifieds – offering up to $100,000 for their “donated” eggs to “help make someone’s dream come true.” But who is this egg donor? Is she treated justly? What are the short and long-term risks to her health? The answers to these questions will disturb you - catholic-sf.org