Donor Egg Bank USA Blog

The Egg Donor Experience: After Donation

The donor experience is one that consists of busy schedules, doctor’s appointments, and trips to the pharmacy. Once the eggs are collected and stored through a networking facility like Donor Egg Bank USA, you will likely contemplate the last few months and sacrifices you’ve made. Read the rest of this entry »

Becoming an Egg Donor: Are You a Candidate?

There’s no right or wrong reason to become an egg donor. Some women may need a way to pay next semester’s tuition, others might want to go on a backpacking trip through Europe before they join the workforce and become full-fledged adults... Read the rest of this entry »

A Priceless Gift: How to Make Dreams Come True as an Egg Donor

Deciding to become an egg donor is one of the most selfless things a woman can do. You are giving something that is physically microscopic but carries with it an unimaginable weight. Something that has the beautiful ability to transform into life itself. Being an egg donor means that another woman will have the chance to become the mother she’s always dreamed of being, because of you. You are giving people the opportunity to become a family. Read the rest of this entry »

Our Journey to Parenthood

"Our journey began like so many others'. I stopped taking the pill after my husband and I married in 2011. But after two years of trying and six unsuccessful IUI attempts, we realized that this journey to parenthood might be longer than we thought..." Read the rest of this entry »

Is This Normal? The Complex Emotions Behind Infertility

While you wish it to be different, the infertility process can quickly take over and become your “new normal.” As I underwent treatment, I remember questioning who I was becoming and changing into as a result of my infertility. I had many thoughts that I wasn’t proud of, and I was too scared to admit my guilty thoughts to anyone. Read the rest of this entry »

Donor Eggs: Opening More Doors to Parenthood for Same-Sex Couples

While the path to parenthood may not be "traditional" for gay and lesbian couples, the desire to parent is the same! There are many options available to same-sex couples who are ready to embark on their family-building journey, including donor eggs. Read the rest of this entry »

5 Things to Know About Assured Refund™

Donor Egg Bank, a California Cryobank company, offers three financial plans, each with their own unique benefits. After comparing all three, you may think, “I just can’t see myself choosing Assured Refund- it’s too expensive!” But don’t dismiss the idea yet… Read the rest of this entry »

Protect Your Family with Cord Blood Banking

While becoming a parent is perhaps the most satisfying journey imaginable, it's also one loaded with many important decisions to be made before your baby is even born -- What doctor do I choose? What donor should I use? And thanks to the miracles of modern science... should I bank my baby's cord blood? Read the rest of this entry »

Resolving Your Infertility in the New Year

Whether you are still deciding if donor egg is right for you, or you are prepping for your next DEB cycle, resolving to use frozen donor egg is a major step in your infertility journey. Read the rest of this entry »

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 »