Jan 30, 2023 | Donor Egg Recipients, Third Party Reproduction in Raleigh NC
Are you preparing to become pregnant using an egg donor? The great news is that the chance of pregnancy success with in vitro fertilization with donor eggs is high! Success rates are even higher when you, as the intended mother (or surrogate), are well-prepared to...
Feb 24, 2022 | Frozen Embryo Transfer, Pathways to Parenthood, Third Party Reproduction in Raleigh NC
What is a Frozen Embryo Transfer? A frozen embryo transfer (FET) is a cycle in which frozen embryos from a previous IVF or donor egg cycle are thawed and then transferred into a woman’s uterus to help achieve pregnancy. Frozen embryo transfers (FET) are becoming as...
Jan 23, 2022 | Donor Sperm, Pathways to Parenthood, Third Party Reproduction in Raleigh NC
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...
Dec 15, 2021 | Donor Egg Recipients, Egg Donors, Pathways to Parenthood, Third Party Reproduction in Raleigh NC
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...
Nov 17, 2021 | IVF, IVF Cost, Third Party Reproduction in Raleigh NC
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...
Oct 19, 2021 | Fresh Embryos, Frozen Embryo Transfer, Third Party Reproduction in Raleigh NC
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...
