Alabama Supreme Court determines that embryos are children
What is a frozen embryo, exactly? With in vitro fertilization (IVF), the embryologist combines the sperm and eggs to create fertilized eggs or embryos. It takes 3-5 days to create an embryo that is ready to freeze for later use (it can also be genetically tested at this point, to see if it is chromosomally […]
Why Anonynous Sperm Donation is Over, and Why That Matters by Emily Bazelon
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/03/magazine/anonymous-sperm-donation-genetic-testing.html?unlocked_article_code=1.DE0.0wPj.tC7L4BNwvKWn&smid=url-share I have directed an egg donation and surrogacy program for many years. A law requiring disclosure of identifying information many years post-donation will have real (and perhaps unintended) negative practical consequences. To be sure, the number of willing sperm and egg donors will plummet and this will mean far fewer choices for parents and […]
Instagram Live with Mama Glow
Here is the link to Kathy Benardo’s IG live interview with Mama Glow. We discussed many issues regarding third party reproduction. https://www.instagram.com/tv/COQjpkfpMBh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
How Old to You Have to Be to Donate Eggs?
In this video I explain the minimum and maximum ages for egg donors.
Do I Need to Be Genetically Matched with My Egg Donor?
In this video I explain that a donor is either eligible to donate or not; it is very rare for a donor and her recipient to be a carrier for the same genetic condition. Blood type does not present a conflict either.
How Does an Out-of-Town Donation Work?
You can donate outside your hometown: the travel is all expenses paid in advance. I describe the requirements in detail in this week’s video.
How Much Does it Cost to Use Donor Eggs?
There is a base cost of about 15K for an IVF cycle but beyond that, there is a range of costs for donor eggs depending on which option you choose. Frozen eggs are generally cheaper than fresh but the selection is limited.
Is Freezing Your Eggs Worth it?
Egg freezing for fertility preservation is aggressively marketed to young women, but is it worth the cost? I discuss the statistics in this week’s video.
What are the Risks and Complications with Egg Donation?
Don’t be scared by crazy internet stories! Egg donation is safe if done properly: there are tens of thousands of these types of procedures (not only for egg donors but for women who do IVF to have children using their own eggs) done in the US every year. Here i explain the most common complication, […]
Why Was My Egg Donor Application Rejected?
If you applied to be an egg donor but got no response, Kathy Benardo from the Northeast Assisted Fertility Group can tell you why.
