Category: Egg Donation
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An Asian Egg Bank Donor’s Story
Ever wondered what it’s like to be an egg donor? Read below to learn more about the egg donation process, common misconceptions, and advice from one of our egg donors of Korean ancestry who is about to complete her fifth cycle with Asian Egg Bank! How did you hear about us, and why did you choose…
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Egg Donation: Will My Recipient Know Me?
If you’ve considered egg donation, you may find yourself wondering what information potential recipients will have access to about you. We’re here to give you peace of mind when it comes to your identity. What Information Will Intended Parents Have Access to? In most cases, egg donation is an anonymous process and will not know…
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Can I Donate Eggs More than Once?
Can I Donate Eggs Multiple Times? If you’ve previously donated eggs and had a positive experience, you may find yourself wondering if it’s possible to donate again. Here’s what you should know. Donating More than Once The short answer is yes—you can donate your eggs more than once. If your first donation cycle went well…
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Becoming an Egg Donor
Becoming an egg donor is one of the most selfless things a woman can do. As a donor, you’ll be an integral part of a couple’s journey to parenthood. However, we want all of our donors to be well-informed and realize that becoming an egg donor is a serious decision, and one that shouldn’t be made lightly.…
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The Difference Between Egg Donation and Gestational Surrogacy
If you’re like most people, words like “egg donor” and “gestational surrogate” probably didn’t come up when you were taught about the birds and the bees. But for thousands of couples, it’s exactly this technology that allowed them to become parents. When it comes to having a child, there’s no right or wrong way to…
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Donor FAQ: Can I Get Pregnant During Fertility Treatments?
Not only is it possible to get pregnant during fertility treatments, it’s actually likely. Therefore, it’s important that while donors are undergoing fertility treatments, they do not have intercourse. Due to your heightened fertility potential and the possibility of pregnancy, we require donors refrain from sexual intercourse until after the egg retrieval. The Fertility Treatment Process What…
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Will Donating my Eggs Affect my Everyday Life?
If you’re considering donating your eggs, you probably have a number of questions running through your mind. And one of the most common questions we’ve received in our years of work is, “how will donating my eggs impact my everyday life?” The decision to donate your eggs is a serious one, so it’s important to…
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Can I Fertilize a Donor Egg with Donor Sperm?
Bringing a child into the world is something many people dream about, but achieving that dream is not always easy. There are many reasons why it might be difficult to conceive, including infertility, being a same-sex couple, or being single. Individuals and couples often turn to fertility specialists to help them achieve their goal of becoming…
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Are Frozen Donor Egg Cycles the Best Option for You?
If there’s one thing we know at Asian Egg Bank, it’s that there’s no wrong way to make a family. Whether a child is born through adoption, surrogacy services, egg donation, or IVF, the only thing that matters is that he or she is healthy and happy. In an effort to bring the gift of…
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The Convenience of a Frozen Egg Cycle
Until recently, fresh eggs were the most prevalent method for egg donations. However, recent advances in the way eggs are frozen, stored, and thawed have made frozen egg donation a viable and safe choice for many intended parents. Fresh vs Frozen Labeling eggs “fresh” or “frozen” has nothing to do with the egg’s health but, rather, when it…