This past August, we marked a significant milestone—our Egg Bank’s 5th anniversary! Our mission has always been to enhance access and choices for individuals looking to grow their families through donor eggs. Last year, we made a pivotal change by shifting from a guarantee of two Day-3 embryos to a promise of two cryopreserved blastocyst embryos. This not only boosts the chances of pregnancy success but also stands out as a strong assurance for those considering frozen donor eggs.
Thanks to our remarkable pregnancy rates, we also celebrated the birth of our 100th baby through our Egg Bank program this spring! Each birth is a testament to the hard work and expertise of our dedicated team, and reflects a nationwide trend towards using frozen donor eggs. In fact, the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) reported a 34 percent increase in embryo transfers utilizing frozen donor eggs from 2013 to 2015, the latest figures available.
Highlights of Our New Blastocyst Embryo Program
- Less Uncertainty: With our blastocyst guarantee, patients can expect exactly what they will receive—two cryopreserved blastocyst embryos. No more worrying about how many eggs you’ll need or if they will survive the thawing process.
- Convenient Scheduling: One of the major perks is that the menstrual cycles of donors and recipients don’t have to match up. Donor eggs are ready for immediate use, allowing patients to schedule their frozen embryo transfers at a time that works best for them.
- Faster Treatment Times: On average, patients complete their treatment cycles within two months of selecting a donor. In contrast, traditional fresh donor egg cycles can take three to six months due to the need for coordination with the donor.
- Cost Effective: Traditional cycles can be pretty pricey, sometimes exceeding $50,000. Our frozen donor egg option provides two blastocyst embryos for about half that cost.
- Quality Control: As the first independent egg bank in Northern California, we handle everything in-house—from egg freezing and thawing to fertilization and embryo transfer. This ensures consistency and quality throughout the process.
- Diverse Donor Database: Patients can choose from a diverse array of donors. We have around 55 profiles ready for immediate selection, with thorough screenings for medical and genetic disorders.
- Outstanding Outcomes: With our advanced thawing techniques, we boast a 95% embryo thawing survival rate and a 53% clinical pregnancy rate per transfer event. Most patients opt to transfer one embryo at a time, with the second guaranteed embryo available for future use.
As we celebrate our 5th anniversary, we’re excited to continue offering convenient, affordable options for our patients. We look forward to our ongoing commitment to building families—one healthy baby at a time. If you’re interested in pregnancy workouts, check out this post on pregnancy workouts and exercises for expecting mothers!
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In summary, as we reflect on five years of success, we remain dedicated to providing innovative solutions and support for those on their journey to parenthood.