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.
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 […]