Using Donor Embryo

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Using Donor Embryo

Trying to build a family? Not sure which option is best for you?

You can consider adoption, fertility treatments, surrogacy. And one you might not have heard about…embryo donation.

FREE WEBINARS

Download RESOLVE’s Free Embryo Donation webinar series.
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Medical Issues in Embryo Donation

The workshop explains medical screening for potential embryo donors, the recipient medical evaluation, medical considerations for donors and recipients, and the transfer procedure; as well as provides recent statistics about embryo donation success rates.

• Interested in building a family via embryo donation? Learn the medical considerations here.

• Not sure what to do with surplus embryos? Learn the medical considerations here.

 

Legal Issues in Embryo Donation

Explores the legal status of the embryo by presenting existing laws and prior cases, the legal considerations that potential donors and recipients should consider when evaluating embryo donation, and the elements in a contract between donors and recipients.

• Interested in building a family via embryo donation? Learn the legal considerations here.

• Not sure what to do with surplus embryos? Learn the legal considerations here.

 

Mental Health Issues in Embryo Donation

Learn the differences between embryo donation and sperm or oocyte donation, the purpose of the psychological consultations for potential donors and recipients, informed consent agreements, psychological evaluation and counseling issues for donors and recipients.

• Interested in building a family via embryo donation? Learn the mental health considerations here.

• Not sure what to do with surplus embryos? Learn the mental health considerations here.

 
These webinars are made possible by grant number EAAPA071007-02-02 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The content is solely the responsibility of RESOLVE and does not necessarily represent the official views of HHS.

Read more:

• Brave New World is Here: Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis

• Embryo Donation Fact Sheet (PDF)

• Embryo Donation: A Family building Option; What Recipients Should Know (PDF)

• Embryo Donation Statement

• My Destination Family

• Myths About Embryo Donation

• Myths and Facts Regarding Embryo Donation

• Questions to Ask About Embryo Donation (PDF)

 

Personal Stories:

• Read Mary’s Story

• Read Eileen’s Story

• Read Maggie’s Story

• Read Susan’s Story

 

Watch:

• “So what exactly is embryo donation?” video Q&A Project

 

In the News:

• Good Housekeeping

• Parenting Magazine

 

For Professionals:

• Embryo Donation: A Family Building Option; What Donors Should Know (PDF) (order for your office

• Embryo Donation: A Family building Option; What Recipients Should Know (PDF) (order for your office)

 
For a free copy of Embryo Donation: A Family Building Option-A Best Practices Guide for Professionals published by RESOLVE in 2005, please email publications@resolve.org.