If you are thinking about surrogacy or have already started a journey, you’ve probably heard a lot of the surrogacy terminology. Often times, these are terms that you’ve never heard before or have heard conflicting definitions for. We wanted to clear that up! Below is the Surrogacy Terminology Glossary to help you feel more prepared […]
Thinking about becoming an egg donor and have some questions about how the process works? Are you wondering, what is egg donation? If so, this is a great introduction that explains the anatomy and physiology of the egg maturation cycle, the donation process, and also provides a good foundation of IVF (in-vitro fertilization). What is […]
If you’re one of the many pursuing egg donation as a means to grow your family, we’ve got some useful tips! Whether you’re looking to do egg donation only, or finding an egg donor for a surrogacy journey, we want to steer you in the right direction to make your experience a positive and rewarding […]
The decision to become an egg donor is a big one. Chances are, you’ll be feeling a roller coaster of emotions. One thing you’ll need to think about is the type of relationship you are looking for with your intended parents. You’ll want to start thinking about the type of egg donation you’d like to […]
Many intended parents (IPs) will start their search for an egg donor through an egg donor database. Full-service surrogacy and egg donation agencies, such as Circle Surrogacy, have a comprehensive egg donor database filled with bright, generous women who have already been pre-screened and formally accepted into the egg donor program. How to find an […]
Becoming an Egg Donor: Medications and Procedures. This post is was authored by Circle egg donor Gina Marie As a four-time egg donor, I am often asked if the procedure is painful. What I’ve found is that this experience is different for every woman. It depends on the woman’s pain tolerance, her body’s response to […]
Embarking on a journey to find an egg donor and deciding on who you want as your egg donor is a big decision. Find solace in knowing that there’s no right or wrong way to choose an egg donor. Selecting a donor is a very personal decision, as is the criteria on which you base […]
Surrogacy with Egg Donation is a method of assisted reproduction becoming increasingly popular for those experiencing infertility. According to the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, there have been about 10,000 fresh egg donation cycles per year for the last decade. So what is egg donation, and who does it help? Simply put, it is an […]
When going through your egg donation cycle, your body is putting in an extra effort so that you can produce multiple healthy and strong eggs to help the intended parents achieve their dream of bringing home a healthy baby. Your care and comfort are important throughout this time. Here are some tips for egg donors […]
You’ve just taken a big step in filling out our online application to be an egg donor. Phew! What happens now? After you’ve submitted your application to become an egg donor, you can expect to hear back from a member of Circle’s team within a few business days on whether or not you’ve met our […]