The decision to use donor sperm when pursuing fertility treatments is obvious for many patients. When there is no male patient involved, donor sperm is an available solution. Many patients with a male partner involved need donor sperm due to medical reasons. Some...
If you have been undergoing IVF (in vitro fertilization) treatments and have not yet successfully conceived, you may be asking whether you should continue trying with your own eggs or consider using donor eggs. For most women and couples, answering this question...
Why do some clinics charge $3995 and others $15,000+ for the cost of IVF? Do you get what you pay for? I’m an Embryologist. I have worked in many laboratories across multiple countries as a full-time embryologist, as well as a traveling temporary embryologist to help...
Fresh and frozen embryos start the very same way—with ovulation induction and monitoring. Then, the female undergoes an egg retrieval procedure, and the eggs are fertilized with either the partner’s or sperm donor’s sperm. There are two ways to transfer an...
“I’ve seen it all. I have seen patients walk into the clinic with donor eggs in mind, even when using their own eggs is a viable option. I have seen patients wanting to try one more time to use their own eggs after being told they have none. I have seen couples...
