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What is the author's perspective on the surrogacy journey?

The author celebrates the surrogacy journey as a profound and altruistic gift, viewing it as more than a financial transaction. Motivations, driven by empathy and compassion, surpass monetary incentives. According to the author, becoming a gestational surrogate reflects the extraordinary nature of women willing to intimately assist those struggling with conception, often strangers.

Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) — Diagnosis and Care

Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) — Diagnosis and Care

Key Takeaways APS is an autoimmune condition that increases blood-clot risk and can cause miscarriages, preeclampsia, and implantation issues. Diagnosis...
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Miscarriage Risk and Autoimmunity — Honest Numbers

Miscarriage Risk and Autoimmunity — Honest Numbers

Key Takeaways Autoimmune issues increase miscarriage risk only in specific conditions — not all immune markers are harmful. The strongest...
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Switching Clinics — When and How

Switching Clinics — When and How

This article explains switching clinics — when and how within the Clinic Selection & Success Rates pathway. It focuses on...
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Cost Predictability — Refund and Assurance Programs

Cost Predictability — Refund and Assurance Programs

These programs package multiple IVF cycles into one upfront fee and offer either: A refund if you don’t take home...
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Case Studies — Smooth Journeys vs Avoidable Pitfalls

Case Studies — Smooth Journeys vs Avoidable Pitfalls

Case Studies — Smooth Journeys vs Avoidable Pitfalls breaks down real-world surrogacy scenarios to show how early decisions ripple downstream...
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Sperm DNA Fragmentation — Tests, Thresholds, Actions

Sperm DNA Fragmentation — Tests, Thresholds, Actions

Sperm DNA fragmentation measures how much damage exists in the genetic material inside sperm cells. Even when a semen analysis...
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Sleep and Stress — The Quiet Fertility Boosters

Sleep and Stress — The Quiet Fertility Boosters

Key Takeaways Sleep and stress have direct, measurable effects on hormones, egg quality, sperm health, and IVF success. Improving sleep...
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Trans Fertility — Preserving Options Before HRT

Trans Fertility — Preserving Options Before HRT

This guide explains fertility preservation for trans individuals who are considering hormone replacement therapy (HRT). It focuses on the choices...
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Storage Fee Calculator — Eggs, Embryos, Sperm

Storage Fee Calculator — Eggs, Embryos, Sperm

Key Takeaways Storage fees vary by region, technology, and clinic but usually fall between $300–$1,200 per year. Embryos often cost...
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Common Pitfalls — Cancellations, Low Response, Delays

Common Pitfalls — Cancellations, Low Response, Delays

This article explains Common Pitfalls — Cancellations, Low Response, Delays within the Egg Freezing & Fertility Preservation pathway. We focus...
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COCs and Pre‑op Preparation — Practical Uses

COCs and Pre‑op Preparation — Practical Uses

Key Takeaways COCs (combined oral contraceptives) are frequently used before IVF, hysteroscopy, and laparoscopic surgeries for cycle regulation and planning....
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Reviews vs Data — Building a Balanced View

Reviews vs Data — Building a Balanced View

This article explains reviews vs data — building a balanced view within the Clinic Selection & Success Rates pathway. It...
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Acupuncture — What the Data Shows

Acupuncture — What the Data Shows

Key Takeaways Acupuncture may support stress reduction, blood flow, and improved wellbeing, which indirectly support fertility. Evidence on acupuncture directly...
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Radiation and Shielding — Practical Issues

Radiation and Shielding — Practical Issues

Key Takeaways Radiation exposure to the ovaries or testes can significantly reduce future fertility—shielding strategies can sharply lower the risk....
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Pain vs Fertility — Different Problems, Different Plans

Pain vs Fertility — Different Problems, Different Plans

Key Takeaways Pelvic pain and infertility can be related, but they are not always caused by the same condition. Treating...
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