What Are Recipients Looking for in Their Egg Donors?
In this video I describe what most recipients are looking for in their egg donors, as well as some unusual requests.
Can I Trust My Egg Donor?
How do you trust a person you will never meet to contribute half the genetics of your child? Kathy Benardo explains how donors are evaluated and what motivates them to be compliant.
Fresh vs. Frozen Donor Eggs: How to Choose
Are frozen donor eggs just as good as fresh? I get this question all the time. Actually, there is no right answer: it all depends on your own particular needs and desires. Before you begin looking for a donor (fresh or frozen), my advice is to prioritize these major factors: Cost: are your funds very […]
How to Choose a Fertility Clinic for an Egg Donor Cycle
In order to choose an IVF clinic for an egg donation, there are three factors you must prioritize, and be aware of your clinic’s statistics. Kathy Benardo gives some tips.
Can Egg Donors Smoke or Use Drugs?
Kathy Benardo explains how egg donors are screened for nicotine and other substances and how clinics evaluate past drug use.
Can I Be an Egg Donor If I am on Birth Control?
It is fine to be on most forms of birth control when applying to be a donor. Some forms will eventually need to be removed when you start the process, but you can apply any time.
Can I be a donor if I am overweight?
We all know that egg donors need to be in excellent health, and you can be healthy with an extra 5 or 10 pounds on your frame. But will it disqualify you as a donor? Kathy Benardo explains in this YouTube video.
The Known Unknown: The future of anonymous egg donation
About 10,000 babies are born every year via egg donation: a process in which a woman agrees (typically for a fee) to have her eggs retrieved and used by another family to conceive a child. Some hopeful parents (“recipients”) choose known donors, that is, family members or friends to serve as their donors. But the […]
Tips for Applying to Be an Egg Donor: New YouTube Video
Tips for completing the application and submitting the right photos from Kathy Benardo!
Where to Apply to Donate Eggs?
Should you apply to an IVF clinic or an egg donor agency? Kathy Benardo explains the different experiences that clincis and agencies offer.
