Egg donation can be a beautiful and life-changing way to help others add to their families. However, as with any medical procedure, it’s important to understand the potential risks (and many benefits!) before donating.  We’ll give you the lowdown on what to expect, from the emotional aspects to what to be aware of during the donation process. Plus, you’ll want to consider the potential impact egg donation can have on your own fertility and how to prioritize your health throughout the whole journey.  The egg donation process Donating your eggs, while incredibly rewarding, is a commitment...

Becoming an egg donor is a chance to help others experience the joys of parenthood — and it’s easier than you might think! Donating your eggs not only makes a lifelong impact on a family but also involves some pretty awesome perks, like free medical exams, genetic testing, and reimbursement for your effort. Curious to see if egg donation is the right decision for you? We’ll guide you through the entire process, explaining the requirements, steps, and what you can expect along the way. Who can donate eggs? Before we get to the actual process, it’s...

Ever thought about helping someone create a family? It’s a pretty amazing thing to do, and egg donation is one way to make it happen. Whether they’re a single parent, a same-sex couple, or anyone else facing challenges with conceiving, donating your eggs can be a real, meaningful way to give them a chance at parenthood. And guess what? If you enjoy the experience, you can donate more than once!  Before we get into details on how often you can donate, let’s talk about why someone would donate their eggs in the first place. What’s the...

With the rise of assisted reproductive technology (ART), egg donation is now a necessary conversation for many people looking to grow their families. There are a multitude of reasons why people choose egg donation, including, but not limited to, diminished ovarian reserve, ovarian insufficiency, the absence of ovaries due to surgery, and advanced reproductive age. Egg donation is also an option for same-sex male couples and single people who want to have children. If working with an egg donor is the right path for you, the next choice you’ll likely need to make is whether it...

As you research how to navigate IVF as an LGBTQIA+ couple, you’ll come across some key differences. The IVF journey itself still has its expected touchstones — like medications, doctor’s appointments, and costs — what is unique is how and who navigates each part.  “The biggest difference for LBGTQIA+ couples is that they need to include a third party in the process,” explains Dr. Sydney Chang of CCRM Fertility. “For same sex female couples, this is a sperm donor. For same sex male couples, this requires both an egg donor and a gestational carrier. The couples must decide whose...

Here at Rescripted, we’ve shared a few stories about parents who’ve turned to egg donation to grow their families — from major celebrities to moms who’ve shared their journeys in their own words. Of course, egg donation is impossible without the donors themselves, and if you’re interested in helping families make their greatest dreams come true, egg donation is an incredible way to do this.  Donating eggs can be such a rewarding experience for so many reasons. Maybe you’re interested in helping couples struggling with infertility. Maybe you know someone personally who needs donor eggs to...

Using donor eggs is a wonderful way to make the dream of growing your family a reality, but the process can be overwhelming. From finding the perfect donor match to navigating medical appointments and procedures, it can be tough emotionally, financially, and logistically.  So what should you expect? Because the donor egg timeline varies, be ready for a journey that requires patience, planning, and a whole lot of love — but we know you can handle it. The donor egg process, step-by-step Finding an agency and matching with an egg donor If you’re thinking about using...

People can grow their families in some remarkable ways, thanks to science. While some families may turn to sperm donation, IVF, or gestational carriers, others find that using donor eggs is the path for them. There are examples of families who turn to donor eggs everywhere. For instance, celebrities like Lance Bass and Barbara Corcoran have opened up about their donor egg journeys. We’ve teamed up with Donor Egg Bank USA™, a leading frozen donor egg bank since 2012, to answer some of your top questions about egg donation, what to expect from a donor egg...

Sometimes, despite multiple attempts at assisted reproductive technology, the recommended next course of action for certain prospective parents is surrogacy. This is a process where a gestational carrier (GC) carries and delivers a child for a couple or individual, known as the intended parent(s) (IP). GCs are impregnated through in-vitro fertilization (IVF), with embryos created from either the intended mother or egg donor and sperm from the intended father or a sperm donor.  Surrogacy can be necessary for a multitude of reasons, including situations where the intended mother doesn’t have a functioning uterus, or a medical...

Starting a family can be pricey, especially if you're using IUI, IVF, or donor gametes, so it helps to plan as much as possible. Donor sperm is an option for all kinds of families, from same-sex couples and those pursuing parenthood on their own, to individuals facing infertility. But how much does donor sperm cost? We’re breaking it all down, plus what else you should know about the process of making your parenthood dream a reality. The cost of donor sperm: What to know The cost of donor sperm can vary widely. The sperm bank you...