Should You Do PGT-A With Donor Eggs? - 5 min read
Short answer: PGT-A can be performed on embryos created with donor eggs, but using donor eggs does not automatically mean the test is needed. Because egg donors are usually young and carefully screened, embryos made from donor eggs may already have a lower risk of age-related chromosome errors than embryos made with eggs from an older patient. The decision should be individualized with your fertility…
read moreCan You Use Both Donor Eggs and Donor Sperm for IVF? - 6 min read
Short answer: Yes. IVF can use both donor eggs and donor sperm to create embryos. This is sometimes called double-donor IVF or double gamete donation. The intended parent or parents are not genetically related to the resulting embryo, but they direct the family-building process and, when applicable, one intended parent may carry the pregnancy. The exact medical, legal and counseling steps depend on the clinic,…
read moreWhat Does Embryo Grading Mean, and Can a Low-Grade Embryo Succeed? - 5 min read
Short answer: Embryo grading is a laboratory assessment of how an embryo looks and develops. It helps embryologists prioritize embryos for transfer or freezing, but it is not a genetic test and cannot predict pregnancy or live birth with certainty. A lower-grade embryo may still implant and result in a healthy birth. What is embryo grading in IVF? During IVF, embryologists monitor embryos as they…
read moreImpact of Global Fertility Trends on Surrogacy Demand - 4 min read
Over the past decade, global fertility patterns have been shifting in ways that directly impact how families are formed. From delayed parenthood to rising infertility rates, these changes are reshaping the demand for assisted reproductive technologies, including surrogacy. Understanding these global trends can provide valuable context for intended parents and help explain why surrogacy has become an increasingly common path to parenthood. Rising Infertility Rates…
read moreImpact of Age on Fertility Options - 4 min read
Age is one of the most important factors influencing fertility and family-building decisions. For many intended parents, understanding how age affects reproductive options can help clarify the path forward and reduce uncertainty. While fertility changes over time, today there are multiple ways to build a family, even when natural conception becomes more challenging. How Age Affects Fertility Fertility gradually declines with age, particularly for women.…
read moreAn Emotional Toolbox for Fertility Treatment - 5 min read
Key points Stress caused by fertility treatment can create obstacles in the process of family building.It is difficult to digest information and make clear decisions when you are stressed.Stress can affect your health, relationships and is one of the main reasons people drop out of treatment.It is important to summon stress reduction strategies that work well for you. Fertility treatment often creates a cycle of…
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