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Read about our industry announcements and updates as well as informational topics regrading third-party parenting, becoming an egg donor, using an egg donor and everything in-between. Whether you are just starting your family building journey, learning how to grow your family, or just curious, we’ll walk you through every step—a little knowledge can go a long way—which is why we are sharing what we, and industry experts know, to help you reach your family goals. We’ll walk you through some of the basic IVF and third-party parenting terminology, and give you some valuable tips along the way to help you on your journey.

From Eggs to Blastocysts

During IVF it is normal to see a continual drop in numbers in embryo development, [...]

Beginnings of life: Blastocyst (early developmental stage of the fetus

What is a Blastocyst Grading Scale

The appearance or grade of the blastocyst can be used to predict the chance of [...]

From ovulation to fertilization; how a Blastocyst is formed

What is a Blastocyst?

When undergoing IVF, a blastocyst is the stage the embryo reaches after 5 days in [...]

How Many Eggs Should I Implant?

A question that The Center for Assisted Reproduction (CARE Fertility) gets asked quite often is [...]

Breaking Down the Barriers with World Fertility Day

There are over 50 million couples worldwide who want to have children, but can’t. [...]

how ovaries maintain a female's fertility

How an Egg Cell’s “Operating Manual” Sets the Stage for Fertility

Scientists have revealed in unprecedented detail the genetic instructions immature egg cells go through step [...]

What You Should Know About Out of State Egg Donation

From consultation to retrieval, Egg Donation, Inc. is dedicated to helping Intended Parents navigate the [...]

ART, ICSI, PGS, oh my!…IVF’s TLAs and more

Since 2009, twenty-five professionals, from all parts of the world and representing their expertise in [...]

Embabies created via Intracytoplasmic sperm injection for use in in vitro fertilization

Selecting High-Quality Embryos for IVF

A deep learning system was able to choose the most high-quality embryos for in-vitro fertilization [...]

Egg Donation And The Law

Importantly, many jurisdictions treat the use of a donor egg similarly to that of donated [...]

Think about what you want from your donor in terms of intelligence and personality

Choosing an Egg Donor

Are you looking for a perfect egg donor? Neelam Chhagani from New Delhi's IVF Conceptions [...]

Endometriosis and Infertility

If you have endometriosis, it may be more difficult for you to become pregnant. Up [...]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a Common Cause of Infertility and Weight Gain

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age. Women [...]

How Quickly Does Ovarian Reserve Diminish?

“Ovarian Reserve” is a term referred by many infertility specialists to describe the size, [...]

Freezing, or cryopreservation, of embryos is a common procedure

Koshering Your IVF Embryo

How a ‘mashgicha’ religious fertility supervisor watches over lab eggs and sperm to make sure [...]

The Trigger Shot

The trigger shot is simply something that prepares the eggs to be extracted from the [...]

IVF and Injections, Your Questions Answered

All patients are given a treatment plan, recommended by their doctors, that they should follow. [...]

Checking our resources on how to get through treatment

Know What to Expect From Fertility Treatment

Fertility treatment can be daunting, but preparation and learning about the side effects and risks [...]

Understanding the Egg Donation Process for a Fresh Cycle

A quick overview on how the process of egg donation works from a mechanical perspective [...]

Benefits of Purchasing and Using Frozen Eggs for Your Cycle

Frozen Eggs may be More Beneficial when Considering Egg Donation

The biggest benefits are indeed that the eggs have already been screened. Meaning that the [...]

Making dreams come true for over 30 years

Understanding Egg Donation Contracts

Egg donor contracts are legal, written agreements between the intended parents and the egg [...]

Choosing the Best Fertility Clinic for LGBTQ Families

Deciding to have a baby is a big, exciting (and perhaps a little scary) decision. [...]

Evaluating Fertility And When To Seek a Second Opinion

Evaluating Fertility—When to Get a Second Opinion

Obtaining a second opinion does not mean that a patient is obligated to switch [...]

Coronavirus is Delaying Fertility Treatments

Couples are being told to delay fertility treatments during the coronavirus pandemic. Some worry they'll [...]

ASRM guidance for the coronavirus (COVID-19) and IVF patients

Patient Management and Clinical Recommendations During The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Download the document here Key [...]

What are the differences between euploid, aneuploid and mosaic embryos

Infertility patients and their doctors are always looking for ways to achieve successful in vitro [...]

The Manhattan-based facility is an all-inclusive center with an on-site clinic, surgery center, IVF laboratory and clinical laboratory.

Reproductive Endocrinologist Meghan “Meggie” Smith, M.D. joins CCRM

Reproductive Endocrinologist Meghan "Meggie" Smith, M.D. joins CCRM NY. The Manhattan-based facility is an all-inclusive [...]

The Egg Donation Process for Egg Donors

Being selected as an egg donor is the first step in an exciting journey to [...]

what exactly can a fertility hormone test tell you?

Fertility Tech is Stepping Up

Women in San Francisco have their first child at a later age than women anywhere [...]

Customized healthcare benefits on your terms.

6 most commonly covered fertility benefits

A competitive job market and a growing trend of more inclusive benefits has led to [...]

What is Third Party Parenting?

Building a family using donor eggs through IVF and third party parenting is where eggs [...]

American Air Force Awards $50,000 Grant to Help Treat Infertility

The Air Force is investing $50,000 in a progesterone-testing kit company that could help service [...]

What to Know About Endometrial Thickness

The endometrium is the lining of the uterus. It is one of the few organs [...]

How Does Egg Donation Work and 9 Other FAQs to Know About

How does egg donation work? When you choose to donate your eggs, you are [...]

Why Women May Choose to Freeze Their Eggs

As an egg bank, we understand that there is no shortage of reasons for women [...]

women who want children but don’t have a partner

Fertility and the “Egg Timer” Test

As women, we are born with a finite number of eggs, and as we mature [...]

Egg Donors Report Good Long-Term Physical Health Status and Satisfaction with their Experience

At the 75th Annual Scientific Congress of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, researchers shared that [...]

Five Things You Need to Consider Before Donating Your Eggs

The decision to donate your eggs is life-changing, as well as life-giving. The parents who [...]

Need an R.E.? Meet Diana E. Chavkin of HRC Fertility

Dr. Diana Chavkin is a board certified Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) specialist who currently [...]

Men’s Fertility Knowledge, Motivations in Pursuing Fertility Treatment

Men, Seriously. What Are You Thinking?

A preliminary analysis of results from an online survey show that men in the United [...]

Apple WatchOS 6: How to track your menstrual cycle and fertility

Want to know when your next period is coming? Trying to conceive using BBT’s? Or [...]

OB-GYNs Hesitate to Talk About Fertility

Research shows OB-GYNs hesitate to talk about fertility Study authors recommend patients be more proactive [...]

Do I Need an Egg Donor?

Are donor eggs right for me? We are often asked that question by parents at [...]

Egg Donation and Embryo Adoption After IVF

EDI’s very successful egg donation program cements us as one of the top agencies in [...]

Trying to Conceive Over 40

Infertility is challenging, no matter what age you are when it presents itself. Any individual [...]

Family Planning for LGBTQ+ Couples

For some LGBTQ+ couples, deciding how to start or grow their families can be a [...]

#InfertilityUncovered

Everyday at EDI we have the honor to journey with many infertility warriors. You share [...]

Egg Donation Process for Intended Parents

If you’re considering egg donation or have decided it is the right choice for your [...]

Embryo Transfers – What You Need to Know

One of the essential parts of the in vitro fertilization process is transferring the fertilized [...]

Do We Need an Egg Donor Registry to Monitor Long-Term Health

Experts are calling for a National Egg Donor Registry after several cases where women in the [...]

“Sperm Radar” Test Offers New Hope for Male Infertility

Powerful magnets may be the key to new solutions for male infertility. Recently, scientists have [...]

Fertility Preservation for Cancer Patients

If you are undergoing cancer treatment, your fertility may be affected in several different ways. [...]