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 SurroGenesis USA
Gestational Surrogacy is accomplished through In Vitro Fertilization / Embryo Transfer ("IVF/ET"), a process whereby eggs are retrieved from the Intended Mother (or donor) and fertilized with the sperm of the Intended Father. The resulting embryos are transferred into the uterus of the Surrogate. If the Intended Mother is unable to use her own eggs, donated eggs will be used. The Surrogate will generally take birth control pills to align her cycle with that of the Intended Mother or Egg Donor. At the appropriate time, she will begin taking Lupron to suppress ovulation, estrogen to prepare her uterine lining for embryo implantation and pregnancy, and a few days prior to the embryo transfer she will begin taking progesterone to help nourish the baby and maintain the pregnancy during the first trimester. During this time, her hormone levels will be monitored by blood tests and the development of her uterine lining will be monitored by ultrasound. Three to five days following fertilization of the Intended Mother's (or Donor's) eggs, a specified number of embryos are placed into the Surrogate’s uterus. This is a painless procedure, which takes only a few minutes.
After the embryo transfer, the Surrogate will remain at the clinic for an hour or two. When she returns home, she will generally have several days' bed rest, and approximately two weeks later blood tests show if she is pregnant. It is important for Surrogates to know that they will need to take injections. Lupron is given by subcutaneous injection with a very small needle. There are a variety of methods of administration of supplemental estrogen and progesterone, including oral, patches, suppositories and intramuscular injections. The means of administration will be determined by the clinic.
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California Egg Donation Program
It is never easy to hear that your best chance of growing your family is through an IVF donor cycle. It is natural to go through a mourning period where you experience a whole range of emotions including denial and anger. Give yourself time to adjust before jumping into the donor selection process. Ask your doctor about support groups and therapists who specialize in this area. We are happy to recommend a number of wonderful organizations and therapists who can help you reconcile this new situation.
When you are ready to start your search, our best advice is to go with your heart. Most intended parents have in mind qualities and characteristics they most value in a donor. As you review profiles, I encourage you to be open, if there is a donor you feel drawn to listen to your heart or subconscious. We have found that most couples are happiest with a donor when they feel a connection.
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The Donor Source
2151 Michelson Dr. #125
Irvine, CA 92612
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