by Angel Carlson | Sep 9, 2026 | Fertility, Egg Donation, Surrogacy
When you begin IVF, you may be asked whether you want to test your embryos before transfer. One of the most common options is preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy, usually called PGT-A. PGT-A is a screening test that looks at the number of chromosomes in an...
by Angel Carlson | Sep 2, 2026 | LGBTQ+ Surrogacy, Egg Donation, Surrogacy
For gay men and male couples, building a family through assisted reproduction often involves two important pieces: egg donation and gestational surrogacy. The egg donor provides the eggs needed to create embryos, while a gestational surrogate carries the pregnancy....
by Angel Carlson | Aug 19, 2026 | Egg Donation
For many women, becoming an egg donor is an opportunity to help someone who may not otherwise be able to have a child using their own eggs. It is also a meaningful commitment that involves medical appointments, fertility medications, lifestyle changes, and an egg...
by Simple Steps Fertility | Apr 2, 2026 | Egg Donation
Egg donation is often talked about in simple terms, but the reality is much more layered. Whether you’re considering becoming a donor or exploring it as part of your path to parenthood, it’s important to understand what really goes on behind the scenes. From medical...
by Simple Steps Fertility | Jan 27, 2026 | Egg Donation, Surrogacy
Big dollar signs in ads can be tempting and you deserve to be valued. But money alone doesn’t make surrogacy agency a good experience. Surrogacy is medical, emotional and deeply personal. Choosing a surrogacy agency is one of the most important steps for women who’re...
by Simple Steps Fertility | Nov 22, 2022 | Egg Donation
The FDA requires that each Donor undergoes the screening process to become eligible for Egg Donation. The process includes the following steps: Medical Screen with a Reproductive Endocrinologist Psychological Evaluation Genetic Counseling and Carrier testing Legal...
