In today’s world of rising costs and limited opportunities, poverty is silently pushing some women into a deeply personal and risky trade—the sale of their own eggs. What was once considered a medical solution for couples struggling with infertility is now becoming a survival strategy for women trapped by economic hardship. Behind closed clinic doors or through shadowy networks, eggs are exchanged not for hope, but for cash.
Many of these women are young, vulnerable, and unaware of the long-term effects. They undergo intense hormone treatments and painful procedures, often with little to no aftercare. In some cases, unregulated agents or foreign buyers exploit their desperation, turning what should be a voluntary and safe process into an unspoken form of modern exploitation.
While science calls it a donation, and the market calls it a transaction, the reality for many women is far more complex. They are not just giving eggs—they are giving away parts of their future under the weight of poverty. This growing trend demands attention, regulation, and compassion before it becomes another silent crisis written on the bodies of the poor.