Tens of thousands of couples each year only conceive with the help of egg donors. The procedure for becoming an egg donor in California is like that in other states and countries, except for some unique legal requirements imposed on egg donors and their spouses.
Perhaps you already know what fertility treatment you need after undergoing testing with a different doctor, or perhaps you have been trying to get pregnant for a long time with no results. Whatever the case for you, choosing a fertility clinic is a decision of enormous importance. Whether you are going there for a very invasive procedure like IVF, or a less high-tech one such as IUI, you need to be comfortable that you have made the right choice. (more…)
More and more women are becoming egg donors. If you are considering becoming an egg donor, because you want to do something to help infertile couples, to make money, or to make a unique contribution to society, there are some things that you should be aware of before making the decision. Here are some pointers on how to become an egg donor. (more…)
A first visit to an RE, a Reproductive Endocrinologist, can be quite nerve-wrecking. It is absolutely normal to be anxious about your first fertility appointment, even if the appointment might bring you a step closer to getting pregnant. Knowing what to expect from the first appointment with an RE might take the edge off your anxiety. (more…)
Every year tens of thousands of couple conceive healthy children with the help of donated eggs. Egg donation programs ensure a healthy process for everyone concerned, the egg donor and her spouse (if any), the surrogate and her spouse (if any), the adoptive parents, and the child. (more…)
There are many reasons different people choose to enlist the help of a sperm bank to conceive a baby. Male factor infertility is one of them, lesbian couples or single mothers by choice needing a donor is another one. Some families in which the male has genetic conditions that could be passed on might also choose to use a sperm bank. Whatever the reason, what are the things you need and want to know about using a sperm bank to conceive a baby? (more…)
The New York University egg donation program is one of the largest and most successful in the United States. Thousands of women donate their eggs to help women and couples achieve their dreams of having a child of their own. (more…)
Mothers undergoing IVF treatment often have quite a few embryos available for implantation. Some women use all of their embryos, either to implant multiple embryos at the same time, or over the course of several cycles if IVF did not lead to a successful pregnancy right away. When frozen embryos are left over, some families choose to donate them to others. This is what is known as embryo adoption. (more…)
The fertility specialists at Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness believe that Traditional Chinese Medicine increases the odds of having a successful pregnancy. This is the first complementary medicine Center in the U.S. to specialize in the treatment of infertility.
Every couple that faces the heartbreak of infertility will want to find the best possible care and treatment to rectify the problem when trying to conceive. The following article takes a look at the best fertility doctors and the area of where specializing, location and any other important information a couple needs to know. Deciding which doctor will help when attempting reproductive assistance is one of the most important and personal decisions a couple will ever make, so knowing which doctor can help in their unique situation as an absolute must. (more…)
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