Embryo Donation Resources

New Research Examines the Positive Impact Of Early Disclosure To Donor-Conceived People

Researchers from the University of California studied the impact of donor-conceived adults in cases where open-identity donation was utilized,

Third-Party Reproduction

The phrase “third-party reproduction” refers to involving someone other than the individual or couple that plans to raise the child (intended parent[s]) in the process of reproduction.

Gamete (Eggs And Sperm) And Embryo Donation

Gamete and embryo donation is using eggs, sperm, or embryos from someone else in order to help an intended parent(s) have a child. Intended parent is the term used for the person(s) who will raise the child(ren).

Gamete and Embryo Donation: Deciding Whether To Tell

Gamete donation is giving sperm, eggs, both, or embryos to another person/couple so that another person/couple may have a child. 

Embryo Donation: What Should I Know?

In the current practice of in vitro fertilization (IVF), some patients may create more embryos (fertilized eggs) than they need. The extra embryos may be cryopreserved (frozen) so that they can be transferred later.

Embryo Donation Infographics

ASRM has prepared infographics to illustrate the subject of Embryo Donation better.

Resources For You

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