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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.

Travel Savings Calculator — When Distance Makes Sense

Travel Savings Calculator — When Distance Makes Sense

Key Takeaways Surrogacy often requires travel for IVF, embryo transfer, and monitoring appointments. Travel costs can be significant, but careful...
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When to Seek Counseling — Signals and Options

When to Seek Counseling — Signals and Options

Key Takeaways Counseling is not only for crisis moments—early support prevents emotional burnout. Key signals include anxiety, irritability, relationship strain,...
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Vitamin D, Iron, and B12 — Testing and Dosing Basics

Vitamin D, Iron, and B12 — Testing and Dosing Basics

Key Takeaways Vitamin D, Iron, and B12 deficiencies are common and directly impact ovulation, implantation, egg quality, sperm health, and...
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Legal & Privacy Concerns with Genetic Data

Legal & Privacy Concerns with Genetic Data

Genetic testing and carrier screening create highly sensitive data: information about your health risks, your biological relatives, and your future...
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Myomectomy Options — Hysteroscopic, Laparoscopic, Robotic

Myomectomy Options — Hysteroscopic, Laparoscopic, Robotic

Key Takeaways Not all fibroids require removal—only those that distort or impact the uterine cavity affect IVF success. Hysteroscopic myomectomy...
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Financing & Benefits — HSA/FSA, Loans, Employer Coverage

Financing & Benefits — HSA/FSA, Loans, Employer Coverage

This article explains Financing & Benefits — HSA/FSA, Loans, Employer Coverage within the Egg Freezing & Fertility Preservation pathway. Fertility...
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Ethics Boards and Best‑Practice Guidelines

Ethics Boards and Best‑Practice Guidelines

Ethics Boards and Best-Practice Guidelines are the guardrails that keep surrogacy programs safe, fair, and medically appropriate.They determine who is...
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Pharmacy Cost Estimator — Generics and Programs

Pharmacy Cost Estimator — Generics and Programs

Key Takeaways Medication is a major part of surrogacy costs, and prices vary widely between generics and brand drugs. Pharmacy...
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Vitrification & Warming — Survival Rates Explained

Vitrification & Warming — Survival Rates Explained

Vitrification is a rapid-freezing technique that turns eggs into a “glass-like” state almost instantly, preventing ice crystals that can damage...
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Adhesions and Septum — Hysteroscopy Basics

Adhesions and Septum — Hysteroscopy Basics

Key Takeaways Hysteroscopy is the gold-standard procedure to diagnose and treat uterine adhesions and septum. Adhesions can block the uterine...
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Thyroid Antibodies — What They Predict (and Don’t)

Thyroid Antibodies — What They Predict (and Don’t)

Key Takeaways Thyroid antibodies signal autoimmunity, even if thyroid hormone levels are normal. The most common antibodies are TPO, Tg,...
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Gestational Carrier Screening & Matching Basics

Gestational Carrier Screening & Matching Basics

Choosing and matching with a gestational carrier (GC) is one of the most critical steps in LGBTQ+ family building. It...
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International Patients — Medication Equivalents

International Patients — Medication Equivalents

This article explains international patients — medication equivalents within the IVF Protocols & Medications pathway. It focuses on practical decisions...
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Time‑Lapse Morphokinetics (EmbryoScope) — Dual Guide

Time‑Lapse Morphokinetics (EmbryoScope) — Dual Guide

Key Takeaways Time-lapse morphokinetics uses continuous embryo monitoring via EmbryoScope Provides detailed insights into embryo development and division patterns Non-invasive...
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Reducing Decision Fatigue — Simple Checklists

Reducing Decision Fatigue — Simple Checklists

Key Takeaways Decision fatigue is one of the biggest hidden stressors during IVF and surrogacy. Simple checklists reduce cognitive load,...
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