Category Archives: Egg Donation

For LGBT couples looking to have a child, using an egg donor is a common method of family building, especially for same-sex male couples. Choosing to use an egg donor is a big decision that requires a lot of forethought and planning. One of the first things you need to consider is which egg donor…

For intended parents who have decided to pursue parenthood via egg donation, one of the most important decisions they will make early on is figuring out what type of egg donation arrangement they want. Generally speaking, there are only two types of egg donation: known and anonymous. Known Egg…

When using an egg donor, intended parents have the option of choosing either fresh donor eggs or frozen donor eggs for implantation. Both options have pros and cons, so the decision boils down to what your personal needs are. How the Processes of Fresh and Frozen Donor Eggs Differ Whether you are…

Although egg donation is an increasingly popular form of assisted reproduction, the concept still suffers from cultural and social stigmas, many of which obscure the actual reality of the process. Unfortunately, these misconceptions sometimes intimidate intended parents and prevent them from fully…

As we enter into a new decade, we have an opportunity to reflect on the myriad ways in which advanced medical treatments have had an immensely positive impact on fertility and family planning. From in vitro fertilization (IVF) to egg cryopreservation, modern medicine has made it possible for many…

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…

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…

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…

There are a number of major occurrences in your life you might broadcast to family and friends: a new job, getting married, buying a house, an incredible vacation to Hawaii, etc. Typically, building your family is almost certainly one of those occasions, but what if you’re using an egg donor? For s…

Once you, as the egg donor, are matched with the intended parents, the donation process begins. Medically speaking, you will undergo different screenings (fertility, medical, genetic and psychological) immediately prior to starting birth control pills to synchronize your cycle to the recipient’s. A…