Organ donors are always in short supply. There are far more people in need of a transplant than there are people willing to donate an organ. Just about anyone, at any age, can become an organ donor. Learn more:
. Your body will compensate for the missing organ or organ part. As for kidneys, there is some data showing that kidney donors may be slightly more likely, over the long term, to develop high blood pressure, preeclampsia, and chronic kidney disease. But the data on that is limited and mixed. If donating an organ would put your health at risk in the short term or long term, then you would not be able to donate. More than 6,00 living donor transplants were performed in 2021, an increase of 14.
It will take some time for your body to recover from surgery. You might have to miss work until you're fully healed.As you decide whether to donate an organ as a living donor, weigh the benefits and risks very seriously. Get as much information as you can before making a decision. The transplant center should fully explain the organ donation process to you. You should also be assigned an independent donor advocate who will make sure you know your medical rights.
Make sure you ask a lot of questions throughout this process. It's important for you to fully understand the surgery and how becoming an organ donor might affect your future health. Finally, remember that this is your decision -- yours alone. Don't let anyone sway that decision. Even if a friend or loved one is very sick, you have to consider how donating an organ might affect your own life. Remember that even though the donation process has started, you have the right to stop it at any time if you change your mind.American Society of Transplantation web site:"Who can be an Organ Donor?"American Transplant Foundation web site:"Facts and Myths." .HIV.
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