From Eggs to Blastocysts: Understanding IVF Attrition
November 11, 2020
Undoubtedly, one of the biggest surprises with in vitro fertilization (IVF) is the dramatic drop or loss of eggs/embryos. Many
Topic: Egg Retrieval
Is IVF a Promise of a Baby?
October 29, 2020
In vitro Fertilization (IVF) is considered the ‘big gun’ of infertility treatment, but does it always work? Sadly, the answer
A 12 Step Guide on What to (Really) Expect with IVF
April 15, 2019
Look, you can read about the step-by-step process of IVF in a number of places (like here: An Intro to
What Egg Donors Should Know About Egg Donation Contracts
August 29, 2018
Deciding to become an egg donor can take you into uncharted personal territories, emotionally, medically, and legally. If you signed
Dealing With IVF Injections When You’re Scared of Needles
July 30, 2018
Anyone who has previously gone through in vitro fertilization (IVF) knows that if you once had a fear of needles,
Egg Donation Risk and Recovery: What We Know and What We Don’t
July 26, 2018
When considering egg donation, one of the first questions most women ask is: Are there risks? Unfortunately, this is one
The Egg Donation Medical Process: For Egg Donors
July 13, 2018
Becoming an egg donor can feel overwhelming and scary—especially the first time! Once you’ve been selected, the process can move
Navigating the Decision to Become an Egg Donor
March 19, 2018
Egg donor advertisements are everywhere. On popular music streaming sites. On Craigslist and Facebook. In campus newspapers or even fashion
Are Egg Donors Patients Too?
January 16, 2018
Over the past several years, I have had conversations with almost 100 egg donors for my egg donor research project
