I have just seen the consultant. We have talked through the next stages. Once my cycle starts I need to contact the unit and start taking the pill. On the 20th day of my cycle I start the nasal spray and then a week of injections. I signed the forms once it was all explained […]
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The result of my egg donation Once egg collection had taken place, I was always very interested to hear how the process continued from there. The recipient couple go to the clinic around the same time as egg collection takes place and a fresh sperm sample is provided. The clinics are very careful that if […]
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Seeking altruistic egg donors An organisation launched by fertility professional Alison Bagshawe is challenging the myths surrounding egg donation and inspiring more women to consider becoming a donor to help childless couples experience the gift of parenthood. For more than 20 years Alison has been on the front line supporting women through their heartbreaking battle […]
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Egg collection During the course of taking the daily injections (around 13 days) I went to the clinics to have scans to ensure the eggs where growing as they should be and I wasn’t at risk of over stimulating them, causing Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS). But all scans showed my ovaries were stimulated just right […]
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Time to start the process It’s been a couple of months since I saw the consultant for the first time in London and I feel now is a good time for me to start the process. Since I last saw the consultant I have told my parents and a couple of chosen friends about my […]
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