Considering an Egg Donor who has Tested Positive as a Carrier of a Genetic Disease? As you browse through the Donor Nexus egg donor database, you’ve likely come across several profiles that indicate that the egg donor is a genetic carrier of a certain condition. This may sound alarming to intended parents at first, which is why we are here to explain what exactly it means and what you should do if your ideal donor is a carrier. The good news is that with proper screening of the male partner or sperm provider, your child will almost certainly not inherit the genetic disease.  Before you de ..read more

The grading of an embryo is determined by the embryologist at the time the embryo is frozen. It is a method used to evaluate the quality of the embryo. For helpful information about embryo development and quality, we recommend this article by Remembryo: Complete Guide to Embryo Grading and Success Rates Embryo Grading at Donor Nexus Donor Nexus partners with HRC Fertility, whose embryo grading is as follows: • Fully Hatching Blastocyst (FHB), Hatching Blastocyst (HB) BB or better = A • Expanding Blastocyst (XB) BB or AA = A-/B+ X • Blastocyst (B) BB or AA = B/B- • Early Blastocyst (EB) AA o ..read more

The first half of 2020 has been such a challenging time for so many of us. With many fertility clinics closing and patients being unable to start medications, there has been a lot of uncertainty for patients seeking treatment. During such trying times, feelings of sadness and hopelessness can creep up for those in the midst of a fertility struggle. We are proud to share some hopeful news with you… Our Donor Embryo Cycle success rate from January through June 2020: 85% positive pregnancy success rate! With over 35 donor embryo transfers throughout the first half of this year, we are so proud t ..read more

The most important point to make when talking to your child about their conception is letting them know how deeply loved and wanted they are. So much so, that an entire team of people came together to bring them into existence and into your family. One of the most delicate, yet important, questions for intended parents is, “how do I tell my child that they were conceived using an egg donor or donor embryo?” Although IVF using donor eggs or embryos offers amazing advantages, it’s also important to address these valid concerns to help alleviate any stress or fear that intended parents may feel ..read more

You’ve narrowed down your egg donor search, finding the perfect egg donor who has all the characteristics you’ve been looking for. Then you realize there are many other aspects to consider, such as the donor’s blood type, and wonder if you need to factor that into your decision-making. Does the egg donor’s blood type matter? Interestingly, the answer is no. The donor blood type does not impact the outcome of the IVF cycle or the health of the child. One less decision for you to worry about! “The donor blood type does not impact the outcome of the IVF cycle or the health of the child.” What ab ..read more

For many intended parents, choosing their egg donor can be one of the hardest decisions to make. There are so many different factors to consider when trying to find an egg donor, and sometimes the entire process can become overwhelming. It is easy to get caught up in the specific characteristics of each egg donor such as her hair color, height, education, and special talents. However, there are a few factors that are important to consider before you even begin searching for an egg donor. Currently, the Donor Nexus online database features over 250 egg donors available to be matched with recipi ..read more

Whether you are considering using donor embryos for an embryo adoption cycle or an embryo donation cycle, one of the first questions that comes to mind is, “how much do donor embryos cost?” In this blog, we outline embryo adoption costs compared to embryo donation costs and give an overview of what’s included in each. If you have any additional questions, contact us and we will gladly provide you with more information. Embryo Donation Cost At Donor Nexus, embryo donation costs $11,100 USD per cycle, excluding pre-testing. This covers the frozen embryo cycle, including: • All cycle coordination ..read more

Anonymous vs. Open Embryo Donation At Donor Nexus, our flexible embryo donation program offers anonymous and open embryo donation. We also provide “in-between” options to satisfy the wishes of both the embryo donors (donor parents) and the recipients (intended parents).   As stated by RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association: “Many IVF clinics only offer anonymous embryo donation. The IVF clinic takes responsibility for the matching process, and you may have no say, or limited say, in the selection of the recipient. The clinic makes the match based on their first-hand knowledge ..read more

In this Q & A, Dr. John Norian shares information for pregnant women and IVF patients regarding the Coronavirus. About the Author Dr. John Norian is a Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist at HRC Fertility. Connect with him on Facebook @johnnorianmd. Q:  If I’m pregnant, will my fetus (aka soon to be baby) get the virus? A:  Likely not.  The vertical or in-utero transmission, ie., from future Mom to fetus or from Gestational Surrogate to fetus for prior corona viruses (SARS and MERS) has not been reported.  Because it is such a new virus, it is unclear if COV ..read more

In this video, Donor Nexus egg donor 1518 reflects on why she became an egg donor. “Parents that embark on on this experience — that go down the road of egg donation — they’re so ready. They are so prepared to love and care for these children…” If you prefer text, we have the video transcribed for you below. Enjoy! “So I’m kind of reflecting on what brought me to this process in the first place and wanted to share with you guys if you’re interested why I decided to become an egg donor. I’m a step mom (in my stepdaughters room right now) and she occupies so much of my energy, so much of my lov ..read more