When does the need for an egg donor arise? Egg donation is a resource for LGBT couples, single parents, and those who are unable to build their family on their own without the use of egg donors either due to a specific fertility diagnosis or unsuccessful fertility treatment. When egg donation is…

Considering donating your eggs to help an individual or couple build their family? You probably have a lot of questions. For many prospective donors, one of the main concerns is whether the procedures will hurt. Let’s walk through some of the key steps of the process so you can have a better idea o…

Intended parents have the option of selecting fresh donor eggs or frozen donor eggs ahead of fertility treatment. There are benefits to both options, so ultimately the decision will be up to you and your partner as to which type of donor egg(s) best suits your growing family’s needs. At Egg Donor A…

If you’re considering becoming an egg donor, you probably have a lot of questions. To ensure you have a seamless experience and receive the care and support you need, it’s important to learn about the process in depth while steering clear of myths and misconceptions. Egg donation is the process of rem…

Erin Reynoso RN, BSN, and case manager at Egg Donor America was recently interviewed for a Parents.com article. Erin provided information as to the different situations in which an egg donor may be needed. These include advanced maternal age, early / premature menopause, removal of ovaries due to…

Egg donors who want to donate to Washington Fertility Center and reside in either Virginia, Maryland or Washington D.C. will receive a $50.00 Amazon Gift Card upon acceptance of their online egg donor application. After your application is approved, prospective donors will be invited to one of…

Egg donation, in coordination with surrogacy, is a core part of LGBT family building for same-sex male couples. Same-sex male couples have the option of asking a close family member or friend to donate her eggs or they can work with an anonymous donor who they are matched with by an agency. For…

When you know that an egg donor is needed in order to help build your family, the first step is to decide where the donated egg(s) will come from. If you are working with a known or directed egg donor (someone you already know, like a family member or a close friend), then the process will be…

When an intended parent decides to use donated eggs during pregnancy, it’s often done so with trepidation. Parents wonder: Will I be able to afford an egg donor pregnancy? Will I find an egg donor who matches my genetic characteristics? Will my egg donor pregnancy look and feel different from any o…

If you’ve come to the point in your fertility journey when the need for an egg donor arises, you’re not alone. Roughly 12 percent of all in vitro fertilization (IVF cycles in the United States) — or about 16,000 per year — involve donor eggs. The good news for those participating in an egg donor pregnan…