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Learn how egg donation and surrogacy differ in purpose, process, and cost. Understand which family-building option may be right for you with guidance from Northern California Fertility Medical Center.
Learn what research shows about the long-term effects of egg donation, including fertility, health, and emotional wellbeing. Discover what to expect before, during, and after donating eggs.
Learn how egg donation works, from screening and hormone treatment to retrieval and legal considerations. Discover what makes a qualified donor and how the process helps families grow.
Learn about the common side effects of egg donation, how to manage recovery, and when to call your doctor. Most donors experience only mild, short-term symptoms.
Learn what egg donor insurance covers, who provides it, and why it’s essential for protecting donors during the egg donation process.
The way in which male fertility is primarily tested is through a semen analysis. A semen analysis is a diagnostic tool that doctors use to evaluate the health of sperm. Sperm health is assessed in terms of the quantity and quality because a sufficient amount of sperm is required to be in excellent health in order to fertilize eggs. Typically, when a man has been having unprotected sex with a female partner and they are unable to build his family for up to a year, it could point to infertility. A fertility evaluation would be required to determine the exact cause of infertility if it is to be treated. So let us discuss what male fertility testing is and what one can expect from the process.
Fertility in men is based on how well the body develops and produces sperm. For women, it is based on how efficient the menstrual cycle is. Fertility testing is used to determine if there are any issues preventing people from building their families. We shall focus specifically on fertility evaluations for both men and women .
Learn what antral follicle count (AFC) can tell you about your fertility. Discover how the test is performed, the information it reveals, and the next steps in your fertility journey.
Learn why fertility clinics use BMI guidelines for egg donation, how it supports donor safety, and what to do if your BMI is outside the preferred range.