Donor Egg Bank USA Blog

Choose a Donor

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  What to Choose: Open Release vs. Anonymous Donors

  You’re searching the database and land on a donor you really like – she played your favorite sport as a child and her eyes remind you of your mother’s. Then you notice she is listed as an “open release donor” and your mind races – What does this mean? What am I signing up for if I choose this donor? Will the donor have access to my child’s information? Let’s explore some common questions about anonymous and open release egg donation so you can choose the best option for your family. Read the rest of this entry »
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  Rejecting a donor based on genetic carrier status? Top 3 reasons to rethink it...

  Is the genetic carrier status of a donor stopping you from finalizing your selection? Read the top 3 reasons to rethink it. Read the rest of this entry »
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  What's Most Important as You Choose a Donor

  Read one woman's saga of multiple donor selections and what she finally learned was the most important thing about choosing a donor. Read the rest of this entry »
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  Egg Donor Agency or Frozen Donor Egg Bank?

  What is the benefit of using donor eggs from a frozen donor egg bank instead of a donor egg agency? Here is what you should know. Read the rest of this entry »
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  Frozen Donor Eggs: A Growing Trend

  The announcement by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) that egg freezing is no longer considered experimental is just one more step to changing the way patients will access a donor egg in the future. Read the rest of this entry »
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  Moving Forward with Egg Donation

  Deciding to use an egg donor isn't easy. Many people ask, “How can I give up the dream of having my ‘own’ child…a child who shares my genes and my family’s genetic history?” But while your baby may not be of your own genes, your child was formed in your heart. Read the rest of this entry »
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  How Do You Pick an Egg Donor? Part 2

  Part two in our blog series on how to select the right donor match for you. Tips and insight from Donor Egg Bank, USA Read the rest of this entry »
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  How Do You Pick an Egg Donor? Part 1

  How do you pick an egg donor? Is there a formula, a mathematics equation? Maybe a spread sheet, or pros and cons, perhaps? The truth is that any of these could work for you or maybe none. After 10 years of working with donor egg recipients, I think I've seen it all. Yes, a spreadsheet can work, if you are the spreadsheet type. I've also seen folks choose their donor because the donor shared the recipient's love of horses. My recommendation is to keep an open mind. Read the rest of this entry »