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Donor Egg IVF Success Rates by Age

How does age affect donor egg IVF success rates? Donor age and recipient age can both play a role in success rates, which we’ll cover in this article.

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Donor Egg Financial Assistance for Gay Parents

Gay men who want to be biological parents face unique challenges. We believe that no one should miss out on the chance to become parents because of finances. We are proud to offer financial assistance for gay parents through the Gay Parenting Assistance Program (GPAP) from Men Having Babies (MHB).

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Egg Donor IVF for Gay Men

Egg donation is one way for gay men to experience biological parenthood. This article lays out the general steps involved with donor egg IVF for gay intended parents.

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LGBTQ+ Egg Donors

SIMPLIFY welcomes egg donor candidates of all sexualities and gender identities. Read on for more information about donating eggs as an LGBTQ+ individual.

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What Not to Say to Egg Donors

Although egg donation is increasingly common, people may not know what to say if their friend or family member tells them they plan to become an egg donor. We’ve written this guide to help you avoid some awkward or unintentionally hurtful statements when talking with an egg donor, along with suggestions for how to best support them.

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How to Choose an Egg Donor

Choosing an egg donor can make intended parents feel both excited and nervous. We created this guide to help you think about your priorities and preferences when it comes to choosing an egg donor.

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How Much Are Egg Donors Paid?

Egg donors at SIMPLIFY are paid for each donation cycle. While the exact details of compensation vary between each egg bank, agency, clinic, and donor agreement, the structure and process of payment generally looks similar. Here is an overview on egg donation payment.

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How to Talk to Children About Egg Donation

As you plan your journey to parenthood through egg donation, it’s important to also plan how to talk to your future child(ren) about their donor conception. There are many resources available to help start and continue these conversations with your child in age-appropriate and positive ways.

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How to Talk to Your Partner About Donating Your Eggs

Talking to your partner about donating your eggs may feel challenging, but we’re here to help. Becoming an egg donor is a significant decision, and while it is your choice alone what to do with your body, it can affect your partner as well. Before sitting down with your significant other, consider how you might answer some of these common questions.

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Can My Friend or Family Member Donate Eggs to Me?

Receiving a donated egg from a friend or relative has its own unique considerations and challenges. In this article, we’ll discuss how this type of donor arrangement works, and what to keep in mind as you consider your options.

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Why Are There So Many Requirements to Donate Eggs?

Egg donation is a complex procedure, and egg donation requirements help protect everyone involved. Here are some of the basic requirements to qualify as an egg donor and the reasoning behind each one.

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What Is Embryo Freezing?

Embryo freezing is a process that saves and stores embryos so patients can use them to try for a pregnancy later on. We freeze the majority of the embryos we develop, whether from a patient’s own eggs, frozen donor eggs, or fresh donor eggs. This guide will take you through the embryo freezing process, from reasons why to success rates.

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Seattle Egg Bank

Our Seattle egg bank offers exceptional medical care combined with high quality donor eggs and compassionate guidance. If you’re looking for frozen donor eggs, we can help you find the best fit match for your family building needs.

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Fresh Vs. Frozen Egg Donation

What is the difference between fresh vs, frozen egg donation? The type of egg donation you choose affects timing, logistics, and compensation. Here’s your guide to comparing the two egg donation experiences.

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Egg Donation Glossary

Egg donation involves a lot of specific terms. Here is a list of the most commonly used words and phrases around egg donation.

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What Are Egg Donation Side Effects?

Egg donation side effects tend to be mild, and vary from donor to donor. It's important to know the possible side effects of egg donation, so you can feel confident about your experience.

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