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| "Egg Donation is one of the most rewarding deeds
a person can do to a fellow human being. The thought, that
you have made a GIFT OF LIFE to an infertile couple, creating
not only new life, but also changing a Couple's status to a
Family, filled me with joy and satisfaction". "Sure the money
came handy, and believe me, it was well spent, but the true
meaning of what a wonderful deed I have done came years
later, when my own children were born". |
| What is the clinical procedure, a new applicant
has to go through ? |
| Immediately upon receiving your application form, you will
be invited to an interview with one of our leading stuff members.
If your characteristic match a specific Recipient's profile,
you will pass a series of test to determine your eligibility
to our program. Following the medical test, you will be asked
to take a psycho-social interview. Right after that, while
completing several administrative steps, you will be notified
of your final eligibility. |
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| What are the medical procedures I have to undergo
to be a donor ? |
Following the completion of the initial fertility screening and sexually transmitted
disease testing, (consisting of a single blood drawing and a culture which is
similar to a pap smear), you will start a medicine session.
First phase - You will be taking Lupron or birth control pills
to regulate your cycle.
Second phase - You begin to take injectable FSH, a natural hormone
which augments your ovarian response. This is done through a tiny injection,
similar to insulin which is universally self administered. The second phase takes
up to 10 days. During this phase three to four times you will visit the most
convenient office location for a blood test and an ultrasound exam.
Third phase - Under sedation, the mature eggs in your ovary will be aspirated
by a slender, ultrasoniclly guided needle. Subsequent to the procedure you will
be given your compensation and need somebody to drive you home. One week after
the egg retrieval you will have a final visit to assure your well being. Potential
risks and complications will be discussed in detail during your screening session. |
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| When and Where will the procedure take place
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| It usually takes 6-10 weeks from intake to completion of the donation process.
The time frame is contingent upon synFertility Institute of New Jersey and New
Yorkonization of your cycle with that of the Recipient. We have offices in Upstate
New York, Westchester and Northern New Jersey. Your convenience and time constraints
will be acomodated. |
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| What are the precautions taken to assure me of confidentiality and protection
of Medical Secrecy? |
| The donation process is completely anonymous and your identity is never revealed
to the Recipient couple. Likewise the identity of the recipients will be kept
secret. To assure your and the Recipient's rights, all parties involved are
required to sign informed consents prior to inclusion in the program. |
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