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…
If you have already had a successful birth, you may expect future attempts to go just as smoothly. However, sometimes people are unable to conceive or carry a baby to term even though they’ve already done so in the past. This is known as secondary infertility. As common as primary infertility, secondary infertility can be…
A common concern that prospective egg donors have is whether or not the egg donation process will put their fertility at risk. This is understandable, considering how much of our understanding of female fertility is closely tied to the number of eggs we have, especially as we get older. However, in the vast majority of…
Third-party reproduction, aka services like egg donation, gestational surrogacy, and sperm donation, have helped build countless families across the country. Most people know the basics about these services, though there are still many misconceptions that exist, even today, which impair our overall understanding of not only how third-party reproduction works, but who it benefits. Fertility…
For those interested in becoming an egg donor, we thank you for your consideration of our donation program. We understand that those who are new to the world of egg donation will have questions, especially regarding how to gain acceptance into a donor program.
If you’ve been diagnosed with endometriosis, know that you are not alone. It’s estimated that about 1 in 10 women suffers from this condition and that an overwhelming majority also face infertility issues. If you are among these women and are hoping to conceive, you and your partner may be considering assisted reproduction. However, because…
