What to look for after your embryo transfer, and when to call your doctor Many of our patients ask what signs of successful implantation they should look for after their embryo transfer. We completely understand why - the embryo transfer is a huge, emotional...
How to get started as a gay, lesbian, transgender, or nonbinary intended parent PNWF proudly supports LGBTQ+ family building through our Center for LGBTQ+ Fertility. We believe everyone who wants to become a parent should get the chance. We offer a wide variety of...
Sperm donor requirements, the sperm donation process, and how to use donor sperm Donor sperm is a great option for single women, LGBTQ intended parents without sperm, and men with male factor infertility; but how do sperm banks work? Sperm banks collect, freeze, and...
Miscarriage is more common than we often realize, occurring in 1 in 4 clinical recognized pregnancies. We have a playlist for other types of grief: death, divorce, a cancer diagnosis – but miscarriage is still not shared enough, surrounded by shame. Even worse – when we share with loved ones that we’ve had a miscarriage – comments can be hurtful: ‘What did you do wrong?’ ‘At least you can get pregnant – try again.’
What are the requirements to donate eggs? Egg donation requirements protect the health and well-being of the donors, intended parents, and donor-conceived children. Each requirement has a specific medical reason behind it. If you’re interested in becoming an egg...
Explaining the hormone requirements for IVF and alternatives to self-injections If you’re considering trying in vitro fertilization (IVF) to become pregnant, you may have wondered, does IVF require hormone shots? Are there any alternatives to giving yourself daily...
What to expect from your IVF timeline How long does an IVF cycle take, and what are the steps involved? In vitro fertilization (IVF) can feel overwhelming. And different sources define “one IVF cycle” differently, making it hard to find a simple answer of what to...
Requirements for egg donation Would you like to become an egg donor? Egg donation is a meaningful experience that can change someone’s life. To protect the health and safety of everyone involved, egg donors must meet some specific requirements. While each clinic may...
Embryo freezing as fertility preservation Most fertility clinics freeze embryos as part of their services. However, not every clinic freezes the embryos themselves; some send them to a separate fertility lab for freezing. This article covers the most commonly asked...
A guide to egg donor compensation Egg donor candidates and intended parents can all benefit from understanding egg donor pay. Egg donor compensation varies depending on each clinic, agency, or bank’s policies. However, the general process tends to remain the same....
Join Drs. Stephanie Rothenberg and Darcy Broughton on Monday June 28 at 5PM PST. They are introducing the PNWF Center for LGBTQ+ Family Building and answering your questions about LGBTQ+ fertility care.
