Fairfax EggBank Blog

Egg donation is an important and growing part of fertility treatments options for hopeful parents. As the need for egg donors increases, possible candidates for donation have many questions about the process.   One of the main questions prospective donors ask is “Do you have to take fertility drugs to donate eggs?” Fertility drugs are part of the…

You may be thinking about egg donation and the idea of donating eggs to benefit an infertile couple. But do you know why donor eggs are the best option for some women and some couples? Why are egg donors so important? Before you decide to donate your eggs, let’s discuss why our recipients need donor…

If you have ever considered donating your eggs but weren’t too sure if you would be a good fit, here are 12 signs that you would make a great egg donor: Personal Attributes 1. You are empathetic If you are an empathetic person, you do your best to understand what it might feel like to…

When you choose to donate your eggs, one of the trickiest things you may encounter is deciding how and what (or even if) you should tell your friends and family. You may not find a lot of guidance on this delicate subject on the Internet. Many resources for egg donors are focused on requirements, screening and the physical process…

You’re thinking about donating your eggs, and you feel good about helping others longing for a child. But at the same time you may be worried about the impact of egg donation on your own future family. Will you be left with enough eggs to have your own child someday? Will the egg donation process…