I'm considering egg donation. what is your insight on the aftermath of the procedure? i've done some research and it sounds painful and risky.

Complications occur: It's true that harvesting eggs for donation can be "painful and risky." Complications occur in 1-2 women out of 100 who undergo the procedure. The process of preparing your body also is time-consuming and involves some health risks. I suggest you review Stanford University's web site on The Egg Donor Information Project which is an overview of the entire process, including the financial aspects.