It’s the nightmare of couples going through fertility treatments to learn that in vitro fertilization has failed or that their embryos aren’t viable. However, no one expects to learn that equipment has failed and destroyed their eggs or embryos. Patients in California...
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Be wary of these surrogacy arrangement issues in California
A major reason why so many of the issues relating to children in surrogacy situations are overlooked is that such a strong emphasis is generally placed upon any problems that might arise with the egg providers, surrogates, and intended parents. But the evidence...
When you have limited access to fertility treatments
Fertility technology and treatments give California residents the chance to have children if they have had problems conceiving in the past. However, everyone does not have access to these treatments. In fact, research indicates that most infertile couples are not able...
Fertility treatments: an overview
After you and your partner complete your fertility assessment in California, you’ll need to start thinking about your options for fertility treatment. These treatments can include medications that stimulate sperm and egg production, as well as procedures that target...
More companies in California are offering fertility benefits
More companies are beginning to offer fertility benefits as part of their employee benefits packages. Fertility benefits can help employees with the costs of fertility treatments, and many people are quickly finding out that these benefits can make a big difference in...
How do surrogates and gestational carriers differ?
Couples and individuals in California have various options when they need help starting a family. Two of those include surrogacy and gestational carriers. What is a surrogate? A surrogate is a woman who agrees to have a child for another person or couple. Her egg is...
What facts should you know about surrogacy?
Surrogacy is one fertility option for California couples who need help starting a family. With surrogacy, a woman carries a baby for a couple but has no genetic relation to that baby. How does surrogacy work? Depending on the couple’s circumstances, egg or sperm from...
What are the legal rights of egg donors and recipients?
People have the right to donate their eggs to California couples who have fertility issues. This is a rewarding experience all around. It’s important to know the right of both donors and recipients. Why do people use donor eggs? Many women find out that they...
New measure aims to curtail fertility fraud
California residents may be interested in a new measure led by representatives from the state of Michigan that can help people all over the country deal with fertility fraud issues. It’s a good idea to learn about this new measure so that you can take advantage of the...
Facts about home fertility tests in California
If you’ve been trying to conceive for a while, you may be considering using a home fertility test. Home fertility tests are available over-the-counter and can help you determine if you’re ovulating. The question is, how do they work? Do they carry any risks? And are...