We often hear that the largest concern women have when considering egg donation is the self-administered injections it would require them to administer for 10-12 days before retrieval. These medications stimulate the ovarian follicles to produce and mature eggs and temporarily suppress ovulation. However, if this part of the process makes you nervous, keep reading. We asked…
At The World Egg Bank, we work tirelessly to ensure that your donor egg experience is as smooth as possible. We believe that this should be a smooth and stress-free time for you. First, you will work with our Client Representative to select your perfect donor. We will contact your clinic once you have made your…
No, your future fertility is not affected by egg donation. Many of our donors go on to have healthy children of their own following their egg donation. Additionally, the idea that egg donors will run out of eggs is a common misconception, and there are no conclusive studies showing that women who have donated their…
The retrieval is done in our office and takes about 15-20 minutes. It is a non-invasive, outpatient surgery where an ultrasound guided needle is inserted through the vaginal wall. The needle to drain the fluid from your ovarian follicles to retrieve the mature eggs. Because this procedure is done vaginally, there are no incisions or…
What is Endometriosis? About 1 in 10 women will have to deal with endometriosis at some point in their life. Endometriosis is a condition, that usually occurs during a woman’s reproductive years, in which the lining of the uterus begins to grow outside of the uterus. This will cause scar tissue and adhesions which could…
Many egg donors describe their experience during their donation cycle and post-retrieval as being similar to PMS symptoms, such as cramping, bloating, fatigue, and soreness. There is a way to help conquer these common side effects and that is through the magic of food! We’ve compiled a list for donors to help fuel their body…
The World Egg Bank was excited to learn about a new online service, Donor Sibling Registry, that helps donor recipients deal with life after conception. Getting in contact with a sperm, egg or embryo donor later on in life can be difficult. Donor Sibling Registry understands this, but they are doing what they can to…
Three Makes a Baby is a guide book written by Jana M. Rupnow, MA, LPC for parents considering using a donor to conceive. The publication chronicles the challenges families face with infertility and adoption. Similarly, the book goes into detail about egg donor surrogates for couples that are unable to make babies naturally. From third-party…
