The first donor-conceived baby was born in 1978. Since then medicine has advanced so much that it has enabled people to conceive not only with standard IVF but also through third-party family-building routes such as; egg donation, sperm donation and embryo adoption. Treatments are safer, more effective and more accessible than ever for both donors [...]
Egg donation IVF in Europe is on the up, with data from the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) showing a steadily increasing number of donor egg cycles increasing steadily in recent years. Deciding whether you want to choose an anonymous donor or not is no small thing, and is an intensely personal [...]
We sat down with consultant gynaecologist and fertility specialist Dr Daphne Chong in partnership with ReproMed Fertility to chat through why Toronto, Canada for IVF with donor eggs and gestational surrogacy is worth considering
Against the backdrop of recent changes to legislation, egg donation and surrogacy laws in Ireland are in the spotlight right now. But what are the key knowledge points, for intended parents, donors and surrogates?
Back by popular demand, we’re tapping into the second-to-none, full-service support at UK-wide clinical network TFP Fertility, to create an all-points guide to preparing for egg donation IVF.
We asked Ovogene’s expert team about the most common disqualifying factors for egg donation, plus exactly how their AI matching technology works.
With Growing Families annual Surrogacy & Donor Information Day coming up in London on 21 April 2024, event organiser Sam Everingham takes a look at what will be discussed, and what we can learn.
Spain is a hugely popular destination right now, for patients seeking the cutting edge of donor conception, but what makes it stand out?
Looking into donor eggs as part of your family-building journey? You might not have heard of egg sharing, and it isn’t your run-of-the-mill egg donation scenario – but it can open up some incredible possibilities. Let’s find out why.
A two-time donor shares her experience – from why she chose to donate, to what happens on donation day and the wide-reaching benefits she’s personally experienced.
We delve into the process of egg donation in Spain, shedding light on how one of Europe’s benchmark clinics – Eugin – selects donors, the intricate steps involved in utilizing donor eggs, and the unique aspects that characterize the Spanish approach to this remarkable journey.
Waiting on an egg retrieval and wondering what the process is like? When you’re on an IVF journey, this procedure represents a significant step - but can also often feel like an intimidating part of the process. With almost three decades of pioneering bespoke and cutting-edge IVF treatment, Gynem Fertility Clinic has supported thousands of [...]
There’s lots of information - and some misinformation - about sperm and egg donation online, so it’s best to talk to the experts. TFP Fertility UK offers both intended parents and donors the UK-specific expert guidance they need. We asked TFP Fertility UK your most pressing FAQs about sperm and egg donation, covering everything from the [...]
In our expert guide, we’re unpacking the egg donation process - how it works, the questions to ask and definitions for a few key procedures and treatments. And for top-notch info, we’ve asked one of Europe’s benchmark clinics - Eugin - to fill in a few blanks around egg donation. With a success rate above [...]
With more than 20 years of experience, Eran Amir has worked as both a software development and product management executive in Israel and the Greater New York Area. The development of GoStork combines his professional skill-set with a personal mission. After undergoing a long, difficult, and costly process to expand his family via surrogacy and [...]
Words by Jessie Day For many intended parents we speak to, the more information, the better. You’ve almost definitely been on a journey already. The last thing you want is another step which feels outside of your control. Egg donor profiles - what you’ll see, and the navigation - should be clearly set out, empowering [...]
7AM - coffee, patient co-ordination & the Tambre experience I flew in to Madrid from (a very hot) London last night. So the first thing I appreciate (and there are many) about Clínica Tambre is its beautiful - not to mention cool, calm and collected - reception and waiting areas. Everything is considered, from the [...]
At The Ribbon Box, we know the selfless gift that egg donors and surrogates give intended parents struggling with fertility. For some, using donor eggs or a surrogate is a last resort, for others, it’s the clear path to parenthood. Not everyone who comes to our fertility community is trying to conceive, though. Some people [...]
Did you know that 64,000 children are born each year via IVF, egg donation, and surrogacy? All over the world, there are intended parents wishing to grow their families, and selfless surrogates and egg and sperm donors willing to help. Becoming an egg donor or a surrogate is an incredibly kindhearted act and at The [...]
Are you interested in egg donation but not sure where to start? In fact, 40% of our fertility community is considering using donor eggs and many are wondering what the difference is between a donor egg bank and an egg donor agency. Both have different benefits and it’s your choice to decide which is right [...]
If you're struggling with (in)fertility and going through fertility treatment, you may be considering using a sperm donor or an egg donor. In fact, 43% of our The Ribbon Box community has either used an egg or sperm donor for fertility treatment or is considering using donor gametes. Yet when it comes to using donor [...]
Are you considering using donor eggs for fertility treatment and wondered what the process of fresh egg donation is like? So are many others. In fact, we recently ran an Instagram poll and discovered that 40% of our fertility community are interested in using donor eggs for fertility treatment. Yet egg donation is often shrouded [...]
Have you ever wondered how to choose your egg donor? Who are these people and why do they donate? The Ribbon Box speaks to the fertility specialists and healthcare professionals at Cryos about the origins of their donated eggs and to explain the meticulous process they use to select egg donors. Why do people donate [...]
Making the decision to use either an egg or sperm donor to achieve your dream of becoming a parent is unquestionably an incredibly difficult decision. There’s so much to think about and often there's also a lot of anxiety surrounding this fertility option. The Ribbon Box have asked California Fertility Partners to share the experiences [...]
Through their generous gesture, egg and sperm donors often make a huge impact on families who are trying to conceive. However, there is currently more demand than supply for donor conception treatment, especially for egg donors. In light of this, The Ribbon Box has asked The Centre for Reproductive and Genetic Health (CRGH) to explain [...]
Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) is a hard enough experience without the added mystery of why it is happening. Finding a solution to recurrent pregnancy loss is challenging, because there are just so many factors that can contribute to it. For this reason, The Ribbon Box have turned to leading US fertility clinic, ORM Fertility to [...]
How a beauty and muscle treatment ingredient (PRP) could solve two of the most difficult fertility issues. Here on The Ribbon Box, we have collaborated with the New England Fertility Institute to discuss new and inspiring medical research, looking into platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and its connection in solving uterine lining thinness (womb lining) and low [...]
On The Ribbon Box today, we hear from our partner fertility clinic, Harley Street Fertility Clinic (HSFC), about their egg-sharing programme, which allows two separate groups of women to provide fertility help to one another, reducing costs and helping those trying to conceive achieve their dream of a much-wanted baby. Words by Harley Street Fertility […]
In this IVF blog, we ask leading fertility clinic, Unica Clinic, about egg donation in the Czech Republic. Unica was founded in 1991 and has helped bring more than 7,000 babies into the world since then. In 2003, they celebrated the first baby born through egg donation treatment in Brno and they also now have [...]
Should I use a sperm donor? It's a question many might find themselves asking, and one we're personally familiar with - TRB founder Eloise turned to sperm donation to help build her family, due to male factor infertility. It could be a last resort if you’re pursing solo parenthood and haven’t found the right partner, [...]
Looking for an egg donor? Hear from leading agency Extraordinary Conceptions and get their egg donor selection tips, plus insight into the process.
Baby Quest Foundation is an amazing non-profit. Since 2012, the charity has awarded grants totalling $3.6 million. There are now 200+ Baby Quest babies, and 250+ grants awarded. Read a few beautiful IRL stories here, before you apply.
IVF with donor eggs. It’s a topic close to our hearts, and one we get so many questions about each month. Often, the best people to ask are those who’ve been through it. And with IVF, donor egg concerns and just about any area of fertility, this is absolutely the case. So we caught up [...]
