Walking into a fertility clinic requires immense vulnerability. You trust a doctor with something deeply personal: your future family. For far too many patients, that trust has been completely shattered. This violation shakes everything they believed about their...
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How are fertilized embryos treated in a divorce?
When a married couple has utilized assisted reproductive technology to conceive and finds themselves facing divorce, the fate of leftover fertilized embryos stored in a fertility clinic becomes a complex legal and ethical dilemma. In the realm of California divorce...
What happens if an egg donor changes their mind?
Many Californians who are struggling with fertility choose to consult with an egg donation facility to fulfill their dreams of parenthood. One fear that may arise is the fear that the donor will change their minds about donating. While this change of heart is not...
New UK law on donor information shows anonymity is not absolute
National and international laws surrounding fertility and surrogacy are continuously evolving. And, since surrogacy often crosses international borders, it is important to keep abreast of international changes to surrogacy law. For example, a recent United Kingdom...
Becoming an egg donor and knowing what to expect from the process
Some California residents who want to have a family need fertility assistance. Depending on the situation, a donor egg might be the answer to their challenges. This is what to know about the process. Egg donor screening Egg donations require initial screenings to...
The process of embryo donation
Embryo donation is a relatively new form of assisted reproduction that involves the transfer of unused embryos from one California couple to another who is seeking to have a child. This process is often referred to as embryo adoption, although legally, embryos cannot...
Costs of surrogacy
If you are considering hiring a gestational surrogate, it is natural to wonder what costs are involved. California agencies set their own fees but there are certain costs that you can expect during the process. Fertility tests and treatment Most clinics run complete...
What are the risks of being a California egg donor?
Young women who want to be egg donors in California have several factors to consider before deciding to go through the process. Even working with an established company, there are some potential risks to be aware of for egg donors. Main risks of donating eggs Egg...
Common issues with anonymous sperm donation
For couples in California and around the country who are having trouble conceiving, using an anonymous sperm donor could be a viable option to have a baby. However, this choice could have serious emotional and physical consequences for the children of unknown fathers....
Common questions about egg donation
California couples and individuals with fertility issues can turn to fertility assistance to have children. One of the best options is egg donation. These are some common questions and answers about donor eggs. Who benefits from donor eggs? There are many factors that...

