Donor Egg Bank USA Blog

Epigenetics and Using Donor Eggs: How You'll Influence Your Baby

When someone has struggled to get pregnant for a long time, the high success rates of donor eggs can feel like those first rays of sunlight after a storm. Donor eggs can provide a renewed sense of hope and opportunity when everything else has failed. Despite this, they may leave parents wanting something they feel they’ll never have—a genetic connection to their child. Read the rest of this entry »

Choosing a DEB USA Financial Plan (and How We Can Help)

While the hard truth is that fertility treatment is not free, Donor Egg Bank USA works diligently to provide the most affordable options possible for hopeful parents. With more than 8,000 egg lots shipped — and industry-leading frozen donor egg success rates — we’re committed to going above and beyond to help our clients build the family of their dreams. Read the rest of this entry »

Be Extra Gentle With Yourself This Mother’s Day

With Mother’s Day approaching, and the yearly advertisements and social media posts that will come with it, some of us who have experienced the pain of wanting to be a mother may start having feelings of grief, depression, and even jealousy begin to crop up. So, what to do with these feelings as they arise? How can we navigate this difficult holiday while the world feels so tumultuous at the same time? Read the rest of this entry »

3 Tips for Trying to Conceive During COVID-19

With the emerging spread of COVID-19 in our communities, many people are wondering if and how to continue trying to conceive (#TTC) during this time. Read the rest of this entry »

How Successful is Using Frozen Donor Eggs with Donor Egg Bank USA?

Is using Donor Egg Bank USA frozen donor eggs more successful than using fresh donor eggs or traditional IVF? Learn about our success rates, blastocyst guarantee, and other commonly asked questions regarding our eggs and policies. Read the rest of this entry »

Will My Donor Egg Child Think Of Me As Their Real Mom?

Almost everyone who has considered using an egg donor has had the thought: “Sure, I know I’d be the child’s mother. I will raise them and love them. But what if they don’t think of me as their real mother?” Read the rest of this entry »

COVID-19: What is Donor Egg Bank USA Doing to Minimize Risk?

As more cases of COVID-19 continue to be reported in the United States, it is understandable to be concerned about any possible sources of risk. In terms of egg donor screening, Donor Egg Bank USA (DEB USA) and our partner clinics are following the recommendations put forth by the AATB Physician's Council, based on data reported by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Read the rest of this entry »

PCOS and Donor Eggs: What You Need to Know

Can using an egg donor help you conquer PCOS-related infertility? Here's everything you need to know about current PCOS treatment options and how donor egg IVF can help you conceive. Read the rest of this entry »

Is It Wrong To Keep My Donor Egg Pregnancy A Secret?

Perhaps everybody who has used, or has considered using, donor eggs has had the thought: Should I tell, or not tell, others how I got pregnant? Is there anything wrong with keeping it a secret from friends or even family? Would they be better off simply not knowing? And what about the child? Read the rest of this entry »

Prep for Fertility Success in 2020

How can making (and keeping) common New Year's resolutions increase your chances of conceiving? Discover how committing to better health can positively impact your fertility and chances of getting pregnant. Read the rest of this entry »