Deciding to have a baby is a big, exciting (and perhaps a little scary) decision. In the LGBTQ world, there’s quite a few options ahead of you, but if you’ve landed on this page, you’re probably at least toying with the idea of surrogacy. Surrogacy is a big decision with a lot of steps. But […]
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Women in San Francisco have their first child at a later age than women anywhere else in the country, according to a 2018 analysis from the New York Times. Married women in SF with a college degree have their first child at age 32.9 on average, compared to the national average of 26. Level of […]
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For some LGBTQ+ couples, deciding how to start or grow their families can be a challenging process. However, third-party reproductive options have come a long way. There are now many options available to gay, lesbian, and transgender couples, and it’s important for each family to find the option that works best for them. When choosing […]
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The legal process involved in egg donation only starts once your cycling doctor has medically cleared your chosen donor. At that point, your attorney will draft an Egg Donor Agreement, for signature by both you and the donor. An independent attorney will represent your donor and coordinate with your lawyer to resolve any outstanding legal issues.
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Embryo adoption is a type of fertility assistance using third party reproduction. It occurs when embryos remaining after a couple’s IVF treatments are given to another couple
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Egg freezing involves the extraction of eggs from a woman’s ovaries and freezing them for implantation at a later date.
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When you’re considering egg donation as a fertility solution, there are many choices to make. One of these is whether to choose a first-time donor or a donor with a history of successful donation. The simple answer is that one is not necessarily better than the other. Success rates are approximately the same between the two. Some people recommend repeat donors, but in fact, a good case can be made for choosing either.
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When it comes to an egg donor agency, it is also vital to choose the right agency to help you — this decision can determine not only the ease of your journey but even whether it is successful or not. Using a reputable, experienced agency with a proven track record, can help avoid the pitfalls that may arise from using less-experienced companies.
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The history of egg donation began in 1983 when Australia reported the first known successful pregnancy using donated eggs. That same year, the United States completed its first successful egg donation transfer in Southern California, resulting in a healthy birth on February 3rd, 1984.
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If you experience infertility, you know that it can have many causes and treatments. You may have heard of egg donation and are unsure whether it is right for you. There are some common guidelines for determining whether egg donation could be a solution for your infertility problems