My Experience with Utah Fertility Center Egg Donor Program
If you are struggling with infertility and are considering using an egg donor, Utah Fertility Center's Egg Donor Program can help you achieve your dream of parenthood. With over 250 in-house egg donors in their donor database, Utah Fertility Center has one of the largest and most successful egg donor programs in Pleasant Grove.
Egg Donor Selection and Coordination
Utah Fertility Center's Egg Donor Coordinator can assist you in choosing the most suitable egg donor for you. Personalized care is given when you are going through an egg donor cycle. Once the egg donor has been chosen, they will meet with the egg donor and make sure she is screened appropriately. Screening procedures include health maintenance testing, infectious disease testing, genetic testing, and psychological counseling. Both you and the egg donor will have separate psychological evaluations and counseling to address potential psycho social issues that may arise as a result of third-party reproduction.
The egg donors sign detailed consent forms, relinquishing any rights to the eggs, embryos, and offspring. This ensures that you will have complete control over the embryos created with the donor eggs.
In-House Egg Donor Database
Utah Fertility Center has an outstanding egg donor program in Pleasant Grove with many in-house egg donors. Because they have their own in-house egg donor list, there is no egg donor agency cost if you choose one of the donors on their list. Additionally, you have the option to have a known egg donor, such as a sister or a friend. Many of their in-house donors will also consider an open donation situation as well.
Agency Egg Donor Options
If you prefer an egg donor from an agency, Utah Fertility Center is happy to facilitate that process as well. Their Egg Donor Coordinator can help you find the right agency and will coordinate all aspects of the egg donation process.
Utah Fertility Center's Egg Donor Program has a high success rate, often achieving a 75% pregnancy rate and 65% take-home baby rate. Most commonly, there are remaining embryos that can be cryopreserved and transferred during a subsequent frozen embryo transfer cycle.
To learn more about Utah Fertility Egg Donation Program, you can sign up for their webinar on family building through IVF, Egg Donation, and Surrogacy. You will learn about IVF, fertility screening and embryo testing, egg donation, and surrogacy.
Financial Options
Utah Fertility Center understands that the financial aspect of fertility treatments can be stressful. That's why they offer a free financial consultation to help you understand the costs involved in your customized treatment. During the consultation, their financial counselor will discuss fertility treatment costs, review your insurance coverage, and provide financing options.
If you are an active military member or veteran without insurance coverage, Utah Fertility Center offers a discount on fertility treatment cycle fees to thank you for your service. They also offer an access discount to lower-income patients for IVF cycles that are not covered by insurance. To qualify for the access discount, you need to have a combined income of $50,000 or less a year and provide proof of financial status.
Utah Fertility Center partners with Sunfish to offer a Gold Membership Program with a custom financial plan for pregnancy or a guaranteed refund. If you're interested in this program, you can visit their website planning@joinsunfish.com or call (510) 775-0064.
They also work with Fertility Lifelines to offer the compassionate care program that gives patients access to discounted fertility medications. Patients must apply to see if they qualify. For more information, you can visit their website at www.fertilitylifelines.com.
If you need financing options, Utah Fertility Center partners with several companies, including Sunfish, Future Family, Capex MD, Lending Club Patient Solutions, Prosper Healthcare Lending, and EggFund. You can visit their websites to learn more about their financing options.
Utah Fertility Center works with many insurance companies, including Progyny, but not all plans are accepted. They strongly encourage you to check with your insurance company to see if your doctor of choice is in network with your plan.
Overall, Utah Fertility Center strives to make fertility treatments as stress-free as possible by offering a variety of financial options.
Out of Town Patients
If you are an out-of-town patient, Utah Fertility Center offers a full range of infertility treatments in you will need to choose the Pleasant Grove Location. Their goal is to make their world-class services as convenient, accessible, and affordable as possible.
To get started, you can schedule a phone consultation with a Utah Fertility Center physician. During the consultation, you will discuss your medical history and your reproductive goals, and together determine the treatment plan that best suits you. If testing is required, arrangements can often be made at facilities near your home, and results will be evaluated by your Utah Fertility Center physician.
Diversity at Utah Fertility Center
Utah Fertility Center is dedicated to providing personalized care to all patients, regardless of their background. While the in-house donor pool is not widely diverse, there are a small number of African American, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Asian donors available. You can speak with the egg donor coordinator to explore your options and find the best match for you.
Recently, the center welcomed Dr. Yetunde Ibrahim, who was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa. Dr. Ibrahim is passionate about the rapidly evolving field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility and has special clinical interests in assisted reproductive technology, fertility preservation, and advanced hysteroscopy. Her philosophy of practice is patient-centric, and she is dedicated to enhancing the patient experience during their individualized journey towards parenthood.
Utah Fertility Center is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all patients. The staff understands that every patient's journey towards parenthood is unique and strives to provide individualized care to meet their needs. The center offers a range of services, including IVF, egg donation, and surrogacy, to help patients achieve their dream of having a family.
My Personal Experience With Utah Fertility Center
If you are struggling to find a clinic and feel like just another number, you may want to consider the Utah Fertility Center. After struggling to find a clinic, I was at my wits' end. Then, I learned about Utah Fertility Center during one of our support group meetings. At the time, they had an egg donor that I had found on Donor Egg Bank, so I reached out to see if she was available to do a fresh donation, and she was!
My coordinator, Kristi, provided me with basic fertility information, including the previous cycle and whether the donor had any previous pregnancies with her own eggs. The next step was to have a consult with Tonya and Dr. Foulk.
Speaking with Tonya was a breath of fresh air. For the first time, I felt like someone actually heard me. She asked me to share my journey, and even two years later, I can still remember her saying, “Wow, what a journey that you have had, and you deserve to be a mom. We will do everything possible to help you get your little one.” Dr. Foulk was also caring and listened to all my concerns. He encouraged us to come out to Utah so he could do his own ultrasound before I transferred.
When my donor cycled, the communication was excellent. Due to the donor being anonymous, I was told when the donor showed up for her baseline appointment. In addition, I received a call when she went back to the clinic for her ultrasound checks, the day she triggered, her retrieval day, how many eggs fertilized, and on Day 5 & 6. Do not expect to get a call on Day 3; they limit the number of times they take them out of the incubator for assessment.
Our egg donor did a fantastic job. They retrieved 25 eggs, 16 fertilized, and 12 embryos were sent off for testing. We ended up with 10 PGS tested perfect little embryos. I flew to Utah for my transfer but ultrasounds and lab work was done locally in my home state. My Coordinator sent me orders, and the clinic sent everything to Utah. If you are considering using UFC you can contact your local clinic or hospital to see if they will do outside monitoring before beginning treatment. My first transfer was successful but led to an early miscarriage. Utah Fertility has stuck beside me every step of the way and has refused to let me give up. I plan to go back next year for a transfer and pray that this will be the year I finally achieve my goal of bringing home my baby. Several members of Every Shade of Fertility have used Utah Fertility as their home clinic to bring home their little one. You can also visit the Facebook group Utah Egg Donor Mamas and find many success stories there as well.
I also invite you to explore my free mini-course, “Your Match: A Guide to Donor Selection for Women of Color.” This course stands as a comprehensive guide, specially designed for women of color who are determined to make informed, culturally resonant choices in their search for an egg donor. You'll be equipped to confidently navigate the complex legal and ethical aspects of the process. Most importantly, the course provides emotional and psychological support, uniquely tailored to reflect your personal journey. This guide is more than just a resource; it's a companion on your path to building your family.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the process for selecting an egg donor at Utah Fertility Center?
Utah Fertility Center has an in-house egg donor program with over 250 donors in their donor database. Once you have decided to proceed with an egg donor cycle, you will work with their egg donor coordinator to select the most suitable egg donor for you. You can choose a known egg donor, such as a sister or a friend, or choose an egg donor from their database. If you prefer an egg donor from an agency, they can facilitate that process as well.
How are egg donors screened and what kind of genetic testing is conducted?
All egg donors at Utah Fertility Center undergo a comprehensive screening process, which includes health maintenance testing, infectious disease testing, genetic testing, and psychological counseling. The egg donors sign detailed consent forms, relinquishing any rights to the eggs, embryos, and offspring. Both you and the egg donor will have separate psychological evaluations and counseling to address potential psycho social issues that may arise as a result of third-party reproduction.
Can you explain the success rates for egg donation cycles at Utah Fertility Center?
Utah Fertility Center has a high success rate for egg donation cycles, often achieving 75% pregnancy rate and 65% take-home baby rate. Most commonly, there are remaining embryos that can be cryopreserved and transferred during a subsequent frozen embryo transfer cycle.
What financial assistance options are available for those undergoing egg donor cycles?
Utah Fertility Center offers various financing options to help make fertility treatment affordable, including financing through Prosper Healthcare Lending, ARC Fertility, and Attain Fertility. Additionally, they offer a discount program for military personnel and a shared risk program that provides a refund if a pregnancy is not achieved after a certain number of cycles.
How does Utah Fertility Center support international patients seeking egg donation services?
Utah Fertility Center has a dedicated international patient coordinator who can assist with travel arrangements, accommodations, and translation services. They also offer remote consultations and monitoring for international patients who cannot travel to the center for treatment.
What are the unique features of Utah Fertility Center's Egg Donor Program compared to using an agency?
Utah Fertility Center's in-house egg donor program offers many advantages over using an agency, including a larger pool of donors, lower costs, and the option to choose a known egg donor. Additionally, their egg donor coordinator can assist you in choosing the most suitable egg donor for you and provide personalized care throughout the egg donor cycle.
