In Economic Slump, More Women Donate Their Eggs

CBS News: Down Economy + Egg Donations = Fast Cash, by Cindy Hsu:

In these tough economic times, people are getting more creative to make ends meet.

According to fertility clinics, more and more women are turning to egg donation to earn as much as $10,000.

The applications are pouring in from women wanting to donate their eggs at Northeast Assisted Fertility Group in Midtown. In the last couple months, the number of applicants has doubled to about 100 a week.