Egg Donation Articles

4 Psychological Risks of Egg Donation

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:00:05 PST

Egg donation is on the rise as a method of helping infertile women achieve pregnancy and also for some, it is a way to earn money. If you have decided to donate your eggs, then you should be first aware of the entire process and after-effects of this procedure, as there are some potential psychological and physical problems associated with this process. This is the reason why some egg donors are subjected to medical and ps

Egg Donation after a Miscarriage

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:00:01 PST

Egg donation can usually be performed by any woman with normally functioning ovaries. In some instances, a woman will turn to egg donation after attempting other methods of becoming pregnant, whether or not successful. Sometimes, a donor may have previously experienced a miscarriage and, for whatever reason, decides to freeze her eggs for use by an unknown recipient or for personal use in the future.

The Effect of Misca

3 Reasons an Egg Donation Cycle Might Fail

Wed, 26 May 2010 10:00:05 PST

An egg donation cycle may seem fairly straightforward, but even for healthy, fertile females, problems can occur and an egg donation cycle might fail. Knowing the reasons for this can help both the donor and recipient cope and make the necessary changes for a successful harvesting.

In order to achieve a productive egg donation cycle, both the donor and recipient’s menstrual cycle must be coordinated. To this end, a

Recipients: How to Prepare for Egg Donation

Sun, 23 May 2010 10:00:03 PST

Egg donation can take a toll on a recipient’s mental, physical and emotional health. In addition to ingesting medications and undergoing the implantation procedure, recipients must prepare themselves for possible failure of the process or becoming pregnant. Below are some tips to help you prepare for egg donation if you're considering this procedure.

Make Yourself Healthy

A healthy body is more likel

Post-Egg Donation Lifestyle for Donors

Sun, 23 May 2010 10:00:03 PST

Egg donation is a serious procedure that requires dedication to recover after the retrieval process. Egg donors must be careful and kind to their bodies for several weeks after donating. Below is a description of the lifestyle for donors after donation.

Medications

The medications taken prior to and during egg retrieval will not be immediately discontinued following the procedure. Many of these medications

Recovery after Egg Donation

Sun, 23 May 2010 10:00:03 PST

For many women who have decided to undergo egg donation, a frequently asked question is, “What will I experience during recovery after egg donation?” With any medical procedure, it is good to be informed of the expected recovery time and the potential risks associated with the procedure. If a donor understands what is considered normal, and is well informed after the process of egg donation, then she can be aware of

Egg Donation Cost

Sun, 23 May 2010 10:00:02 PST

Egg donation is a process whereby eggs from one women are given to another women, for the purpose of in vitro fertilization. The donor should consider the expenses, compensation, tax and insurance aspects of donation.

Expenses

Egg donation may require you to take off from work, hire a baby sitter and travel long distances to the medical facility. You need to document these expenses and receive compensatio

Pros and Cons of Egg Donation for the Donors

Mon, 10 May 2010 10:01:31 PST

Egg donation is the process of stimulating the ovaries to create multiple eggs, and to donate them through egg retrieval with the hope to achieve the birth of a child. The following are the pros and cons of egg donation.

Pros of Egg Donation for the Donors

Egg donation allows the possibility of the birth of a child in cases where there may have been no hope of any future pregnancy. Personal satisfaction a

Egg Donation: Ethical Implications and Controversy

Mon, 10 May 2010 10:01:12 PST

Egg donation is a new and extremely controversial procedure. Each side, as to whether the procedure is ethical or not, has its different arguments and points to rely on, making the overall ethical debate a seemingly endless quagmire. Explained below are a few of the major controversies and ethical implications of egg donation.

Not Always about a Child

Anti-egg donation factions point to the fact that donors aren

For Recipients: Medical Conditions and Egg Donation

Sun, 09 May 2010 10:00:08 PST

As much as a recipient of an egg donation desires the procedure, there are several medical conditions she could have that would prevent her from being able to choose the option. Because inserting the egg and carrying a child can cause serious strains on her body, egg donation may simply not work. Below are a few medical conditions that may prevent a woman from becoming a recipient of a donated egg.

Uterine Scarring or D

Egg Donation Myths and Facts

Sun, 09 May 2010 10:00:08 PST

Egg donation is a wonderful way of giving hope to couples who may not be able to conceive on their own. Before contemplating to become an egg donor, it is extremely helpful to learn the myths and facts of egg donation.

Myth: A Potential Donor Is Never Given Birth Control Pills

Fact: A potential donor is normally given birth control pills to synchronize the menstrual cycle with the cycle

Post-Egg Donation Lifestyle for Recipients

Sun, 09 May 2010 10:00:08 PST

The egg donation procedure does not end after implantation into the recipient. Both the immediate and long-term lifestyle will contain different requirements and place new demands on the recipient.

Rest and Relaxation

Because of the invasive nature of implantation, most physicians recommend a lot of rest and relaxation afterwards. The recipient shouldn't stress over whether or not she is pregnant. While a recipi

Egg Donation: How to Improve Your Chance of Success

Sun, 09 May 2010 10:00:07 PST

While a proven method to treat infertility, egg donation is not guaranteed to result in a pregnancy. It is not unusual for egg donation recipients to need to undergo multiple procedures for it to be successful. Fortunately, there are many things a recipient can do to improve her chances of success.

Follow Instructions

Your specialist’s instructions are the result of tried and true methods that have l

For Donors: Egg Donation vs. Surrogacy

Sun, 09 May 2010 10:00:07 PST

Women who have decided to undergo egg donation procedures may have overlooked the option of being a surrogate. While the two procedures present different obligations and experiences, their fundamental purpose is the same: to provide a childless couple with a baby.

The Specifics of Egg Donation

In an egg donation procedure, the donating woman is given a series of medicines designed to stimulate her ovaries and pr

For Recipients: Egg Donation vs. Surrogacy

Sun, 09 May 2010 10:00:07 PST

As a recipient, one of the biggest questions to consider is whether to choose egg donation versus surrogacy. Egg donation is the process in which a healthy egg is obtained from a donor, fertilized in a laboratory setting, and then a viable embryo is placed within the recipient’s womb or uterus to be carried to full term. As a recipient, it is important to determine from the beginning if you would like to become pregnant w