Can You Use the Same Egg Donor or Surrogate for Siblings or Twins?
Introduction Many intended parents ask: “Can we use the same donor or surrogate again—for twins or for a sibling later?” For LGBTQ+ couples, this is often about preserving a shared genetic link or family continuity. The answer is yes, it’s possible—but there are medical, emotional, and legal factors to consider. Option 1: Using the Same […]
Can You Choose the Gender of the Baby with Egg Donation?
Introduction For intended parents using an egg donor, especially those going through IVF, a common question is: “Can we choose the gender of the baby?” The answer is yes, thanks to advanced technologies like PGT-A (preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy). But gender selection also brings up ethical, legal, and cultural questions—especially across different countries. How […]
How to Talk to Your Child About Being Donor Conceived
Introduction For many intended parents, the question isn’t whether to tell their child they were conceived via egg donation—but how and when. This guide provides best practices for talking to your donor-conceived child at every age and stage. Why It’s Important to Tell Early disclosure fosters trust, identity development, and avoids future resentment. Experts recommend […]
How to Match with a Jewish Egg Donor: Religious and Genetic Considerations
Introduction Matching with a Jewish egg donor involves more than just ethnicity—it includes religious identity, genetic screening, cultural connection, and sometimes, halachic (Jewish law) considerations. Why Intended Parents Seek Jewish Egg Donors Reasons include maintaining religious identity, cultural continuity, avoiding Ashkenazi genetic conditions, and aligning with rabbinical guidance. Types of Jewish Egg Donors Ashkenazi, Sephardic, […]
Final Steps After a Successful Egg Donor Cycle: What’s Next?
Introduction Congratulations—your egg donor cycle was successful! You’ve made it through matching, screening, stimulation, retrieval, and fertilization. Now what? This blog outlines the next steps after a successful egg donor cycle—whether you’re moving forward with embryo transfer, preparing for pregnancy, or navigating legal and emotional transitions on your way to parenthood. Step 1: Embryo Transfer […]
Protecting Yourself from Bad IVF Doctors: A Conversation with Dr. Gulati
Protecting Yourself from Bad IVF Doctors: A Conversation with Dr. Gulati Patient: Dr. Gulati, I’ve heard that not all IVF doctors are good. How can I protect myself from choosing a bad one? Dr. Gulati: That’s a very important question. If you go to a good IVF doctor, you really don’t need to worry. A competent doctor […]
Understanding the Impact of Age on IVF
Understanding the Impact of Age on IVF Patient: Dr. Gulati, I’ve heard that age can significantly affect fertility. Can you explain how this impacts my chances with IVF? Dr. Gulati: Absolutely. As women age, especially after 35, their ovarian reserve—the number of eggs they have—starts to decline. This is a natural process called follicular atresia. By the […]
The Reality of Low Sperm Count
Boosting Egg Quality: Dr.Gulati’s Expert Tips Patient: Dr. Gulati, can you please prescribe a medicine to boost my low sperm count? My wife is fine, but I’ve done multiple semen analyses, and the count is low. I need a medicine to increase it. Dr. Gulati: I understand your concern. It seems logical to think that there should be […]
Considering IVF After Failed IUI Cycles: A Conversation with Dr. Gulati
Considering IVF After Failed IUI Cycles: A Conversation with Dr. Gulati Patient: Dr. Gulati, I’ve failed three IUI cycles, and I’m wondering if you could do the IUI cycle again for me. Maybe the previous doctor wasn’t very good, or because you’re a specialist, you might have had better success. What do you think? Dr. Gulati: I understand your concern and […]
Boosting Egg Quality: Dr.Gulati’s Expert Tips
Boosting Egg Quality: Dr.Gulati’s Expert Tips Patient: Dr. Gulati, I’ve heard a lot about the importance of egg quality for IVF success. Can you give me a list of dos and don’ts to optimise my egg quality? Dr. Gulati: Absolutely. It’s a common concern among patients. Everyone understands that better eggs mean better embryos and, consequently, a higher chance […]
