Donor Egg Bank USA Blog

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  How Age Affects Ovarian Reserve (...and what you can do about it!)

  Thirty may feel like the new 20 in many aspects, but time and biology don't always go hand-in-hand. As we see a significant shift in the age of first-time mothers, it's important to explore the effects that age can have on your ovarian reserve. Read the rest of this entry »
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  Getting Pregnant: What to Know About Ovulation, Fertilization, and Implantation

  It’s a common misconception that getting pregnant is easy. Many couples decide to have a baby, throw out their birth control, and expect to conceive within a month or two. When it comes to getting pregnant, understanding what’s actually taking place in your body can be beneficial to your success. Read the rest of this entry »
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  A New Year's Resolution: Don't Give Up Hope!

  While it may not be possible to conceive before the end of the year, as many couples wish they could, there are simple steps you can take to survive the holidays and achieve your goal of getting pregnant in the new year. Read the rest of this entry »
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  Free Online Webinar: Donor Egg Treatment with Frozen Eggs

  Join Heidi Hayes, Executive Vice President of California Cryobank's Donor Egg Bank, and Morinola Sodeke, Client Consultant, as they dive into what you need to know to get started with donor egg IVF. Read the rest of this entry »
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  Surviving the Holidays with Infertility

  Autumn is that special time of year when you to get to witness the natural cycle of life.  It's usually around this time when you start to fantasize about the perfect family photo that, unfortunately, you haven't been able to take yet.  Here are a few key reminders to help you make the most of this upcoming holiday season. Read the rest of this entry »
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  The Empty Nest: Your Secondary Infertility Options

  Baby fever strikes again! Your first bundle of joy, who it seems was just waddling around the playroom, is now walking the halls of their high school or college dorm. With your new empty nest, you may be experiencing the familiar longing to be pregnant again and grow your family. Read the rest of this entry »
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  Five (5) Helpful Tips for Selecting an Egg Donor

  Choosing donor egg IVF can bring you one step closer to becoming the mother you’ve always dreamed to be. Once you tackle the common fears about donor egg, you finally muster up the courage to get started by viewing the donor database. But where to begin?! The thought of perusing over 300 donor profiles can seem a bit overwhelming at first. Here are five (5) helpful tips to help you select your ideal donor. Read the rest of this entry »
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  Accepting Your Baby from Donor Egg: Four (4) Things to Remember

  "I've waited for my baby for so long, but will I accept that he/she will be born from a donor egg?  Will it be obvious that my baby isn't genetically linked to me?"  These are common concerns for so many women undergoing donor egg IVF treatment.  Here are four (4) important things to remember when faced with these types of questions. Read the rest of this entry »
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  Egg Donation: Should You Choose Fresh or Frozen? (with Infographics)

  Read our guide intended for parents-to-be through the differences between fresh and frozen egg donation processes, including step by step instructions, as well as all the costs and legal considerations. Read the rest of this entry »
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  A Brief Guide to Egg Donation: What to Know (for Donors and Recipients)

  Egg donation is defined as the process where a woman’s ovaries are stimulated to produce multiple mature eggs, which are then harvested and donated, usually for the purpose of assisted or third-party reproduction. Eggs may be frozen for later use or fertilized in vitro (in a laboratory). Read the rest of this entry »

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