17: The IVF Donor Egg Cycle Conversation with Dr. Areiyu Zhang

When is it a good time to consider donor egg cycles over traditional IVF? Dr. Arieyu Zhang has some answers for us in this week’s episode. Things like early menopause, health issues, same-sex couples, or failed IVF treatments are all reasons why using donor eggs over IVF, or more traditional fertility treatments might be recommended. In this episode, we’ll cover the process of going through donor egg cycles, the success rate of donor eggs, finding support through the decision, and the overall benefits of trying this method.  The fertility journey can be such a challenge, and how to approach it can be a difficult decision for families. But when it’s all done, and you have your baby, the little things like how it happened won’t be as important as having a healthy child — we’re just here to give you the best tools to get there safely.        Key Topics/Takeaways: -Approaching the donor egg conversation [2:27] -Why donor eggs? [6:49] -Fertility treatment counseling and support  [9:18] -Donor egg cycle success rates [13:25] -How are donors screened? [16:12] -Why babies born from donor eggs  have the best of both worlds [19:53] -Pregnancy and the epigenetic imprint on your child [23:59] -Donor egg cycle length [26:03] -Choosing your donor [28:03] -How to proceed with a known donor [32:03] Where To Find Dr. Arieyu Zhang : https://www.olivefertility.com/ Dr. Zhang is a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility specialist. Dr. Zhang was born in Beijing, China, and grew up in Ottawa. Dr. Zhang received her medical degree from the University of Calgary, then went on to residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of British Columbia. She completed her fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Zhang is a registered sonographer in obstetrical and gynecologic ultrasound with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.   How to connect to Lorne Brown online and in person (Vancouver, BC) Acubalance.ca Lornebrown.com   Conscious hacks and tools to optimize your fertility by Dr. Lorne Brown: https://acubalance.ca/conscious-work/   Connect with Lorne and the podcast on Instagram: @acubalancewellnesscentre @conscious_fertility_podcast @lorne_brown_official DISCLAIMER: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use it as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. This podcast offers information to help the listener cooperate with physicians, mental health professionals or other healthcare providers in a mutual quest for optimal well-being. We advise listeners to carefully review and understand the ideas presented, and to consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Under no circumstances shall Acubalance, any guests or contributors to the Conscious Fertility podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Acubalance be responsible for damages arising from the use of the podcast.