Donor Egg Bank USA Blog

Health and Pregnancy After 35: Frequently Asked Questions and Information

Have you noticed that it sometimes seems impossible to have it all – the job, the relationship, the family? Modern day women are highly ambitious. We seek higher education, job promotions, and the perfect partner. With these goals taking the forefront of our minds, deciding to have babies is often put on the back burner. Read the rest of this entry »

Not Getting Pregnant? You May Be Pre- or Post-Receptive

The Endometrial Receptivity Assay (ERA) test, developed by Igenomix, is a new tool to determine when your uterus is most receptive to an embryo for implantation. Read the rest of this entry »

The Not-So-Secret Sauce of Success: Relying on the Best Minds in Reproductive Medicine

For us, being a leader in the fertility industry is not just a tagline; it's a commitment. At Donor Egg Bank, a California Cryobank Company, we know that consistent improvement translates into patient success. So, what does DEB have up its sleeve for 2018? Read the rest of this entry »

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 »