The decision to use an egg donor or find a surrogate has had a profound and transformative effect on LGBTQ+ families. With remarkable advancements in assisted reproductive technologies (ART) and LGBTQ+ family planning, egg donation and surrogacy have emerged as increasingly popular options, revolutionizing the family-building process for the LGBTQ+ community, especially for gay men and same-sex couples.
Infertility is a disease of the reproductive system that impairs a person’s ability to reproduce. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 9% of men and 11% of women in America experience infertility during their reproductive years, and the prevalence of the disorder is becoming more common as time goes on. But…
April 23 through the 29th is National Infertility Week (NIAW), a campaign organized by RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association. Finding a cause is an impactful way to commemorate NIAW. At Fertility Source Companies, we believe that finding a cause empowers people with infertility and those needing assisted reproductive treatment (ART). Below are some suggestions on…
Although relatively common, affecting about 10% of women of reproductive age, endometriosis can be difficult to diagnose. Symptoms of endometriosis closely resemble normal menstrual symptoms or other conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and pelvic inflammatory disease, meaning many women are often misdiagnosed. Additionally, the complexity and confusion around endometriosis have resulted in a…
As at-home DNA testing becomes more popular, the question emerges: can egg donation still remain anonymous? As with many other assisted reproduction matters, there are no simple answers. Egg Donation & DNA Testing Before the widespread use of at-home DNA testing, egg donor agreements were typically categorized into three different subtypes Anonymous or closed agreements…
Egg donation is a wonderful path toward starting a family. In simple terms, egg donation occurs when a donor gives her eggs to an intended parent to help conceive a baby. Although there are many scenarios that may call for egg donation, one of the most common reasons is that an intended mother is unable…
