Surrogacy and Egg Donation Q and A


Surrogate Mothers Online Q & A
    • Q & A: Egg Donation In General

    Miscellaneous egg donation related questions that do not fit under any of the other categories

    1. Would the price of being a surrogate and egg donor be any different than versus just being one or the other? - Gina in TX

    2. I recently donated eggs to 2 recipients. I am considering doing it again. My question is, is it possible to donate and keep a couple eggs for myself? I do not want to freeze embryos, but would like to keep some of the eggs. Is that possible? I hear a lot about freezing embryos but have not heard anyone mention freezing eggs for future insemination. - Bess in Stafford

    3. My sister asked me to donate for her. I am a mother of three, I babysit 3 toddlers during the day and work 2-3 at night. My concern was the effect of the hormones and the frequency of doctors appointment during this procedure. How did this procedure effect you both emotionally and physically? What was your success rate, how many attempts were made before the egg became fertilized? The literature that I read states a 30% chance of success. Sharing your experiences will be a big help to me. - Annie in Albany, NY

    Unless stated otherwise, all responses in the SMO Q&A are courtesy of one or more of the following hosts:
    • Sherry - Experienced gestational surrogate currently working on her 2nd surrogacy arrangement
    • Linda - New Mommy to twins born via gestational surrogacy and egg donation
    • Jennifer S. - Experienced AI surrogate
    • Lynn - New Mommy to a daughter born via traditional surrogacy
    • Tracie - 5 time egg donor (triplets, 2 sets of twins and 2 singletons) and 3 time surrogate (2-AI, 1-IVF).
    • Lisa - Experienced egg donor and previous gestational surrogate currently working on her 2nd surrogacy arrangement (Lisa was our former ED host, prior to July 1999.)
    Disclaimer: Responses from SMO Q&A Hosts do not necessarily represent the opinions and ideas of SMO. Neither the Q&A hosts nor SMO guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information contained in the responses given here. As such, neither SMO nor the Q&A hosts are responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of such information. Neither SMO nor the Q&A hosts shall be liable or responsible to any person or entity for any loss or damage caused, or alleged to have been caused, directly or indirectly by the information or ideas contained, suggested, or referenced in these responses.

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