Many intended parents ask for pre-embryo transfer tips to maximize chances for success. We have found that the best things patients can do before their embryo transfer are to follow directions and feel confident and comfortable with the process. That’s it! There is no secret formula to guaranteeing success. Here are three general tips we have learned in our decades of experience that can maximize your success and as you prepare for this exciting culmination of your fertility journey.
How to donate sperm near you If you’re interested in Seattle sperm donation, you should get to know the process and what options are available to you. Sperm donation is a meaningful way to help someone achieve their dream of becoming a parent. Read on for more...
Chances of success for tubal ligation reversals Occasionally, patients who have received a tubal ligation wonder if they can get their tubes untied. Most people who’ve had this form of permanent birth control don’t seek to reverse it. However, sometimes a person...
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...
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...
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...
Our patients often ask us: does stress cause infertility? There’s no clear and easy answer to this question. Some studies suggest a relationship between stress and infertility; others suggest infertility causes the stress to begin with. While we don’t have an exact answer for “does stress cause infertility,” we do have resources for stress management, which can help improve your daily life overall.
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.
