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Marcia Cross - Donor Egg Recipient

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

Recent news outlets have picked up what many people didn’t realize — Marcia Cross, starlet of Desperate Housewives, did not conceive her twins in 2007 via IVF.  Instead, she chose to treat her fertility issues by using an egg donor.

Cross, like many post-40 women, did not have enough (if any) viable eggs of her own to even consider IVF.  Thus, she and her husband, stockbroker Tom Mahoney, turned to egg donation.

Stories like this emphasize just how many different choices there are for couples of all ages who struggle with infertility.  If you’re interested in learning more about choosing (or becoming) an egg donor, visit our site today.

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  • The Donor Egg “Raffle” That’s Shocked the International Scene

    Monday, March 15th, 2010

    In a move that has shocked many people around the world, United Kingdom based fertility specialists are raffling off a human egg as part of a “first prize”.

    To be completely fair, there isn’t exactly one particular ”egg” that’s being raffled off.  Instead, the winning female will be able to select a donor egg type based on her desires (e.g., the donor’s profession, appearance, ethnicity) and, in the bargain, receive a free round of IVF.

    Still, it’s raising eyebrows and causing many discussions about the ethics (but not the legality, since it is legal due to the way the promotion has been handled) behind the “egg raffle”.

    We’d like to hear your opinion on the matter:

    • Do you believe this is outrageous or simply a unique way of getting more couples to consider IVF as an option to have a child?
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  • Picking an Egg Donor Program That Offers Choices

    Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

    couple-with-babyEgg donation is a very personal choice many individuals and couples make when seeking assistance in conceiving a child.  Because every egg donor program varies from clinic to clinic, it’s important to make certain that yours gives you the most options.

    What are some of the options you’ll want to investigate?  Consider these, for starters:

    • Diversified Egg Donor Listing.  You deserve as many options as you need, so it’s critical to pick an egg donor program that offers you choices such as the ethnic diversity of the egg donor (including African-American, Jewish heritage, etc.)
    • Experienced Medical Team.  Believe it or not, all reproductive science specialists are not quite as “specialized” as you might think.  Thus, it’s critical to find a team that has plenty of expertise in this area.
    • Young Egg DonorsMany clinics will allow donors up to 35+; at RSI, we consider age 32 the “cap” for our egg donors. 
    • Extensive Egg Donor Profiles. You should be able to find out quite a bit about your egg donor at your reproductive science clinic.  If you feel you’re not getting enough information, it’s probably an indication that you’re at the wrong place.
    • No Waiting List. Better clinics have no egg donor waiting list.  That means you have fewer delays in reaching your goal of a healthy baby.
    • Couples/Individuals Choose Egg Donor. You should be able to choose the egg donor you prefer, and RSI supports that wish.  However, it’s important to note that some clinics will want to choose for you.
    • Competitive Price. As always, you need to work with a reproductive science specialist who understands that fertility treatments should be priced competitively. 
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  • Yale Graduate, Hyacinth Nicole Browne, M.D. Joins RSI

    Monday, October 5th, 2009

    It’s been two months since Dr. Browne has been a part of the RSI team of leading fertility doctors.  Below, you will find the press release that was distributed announcing this exciting news! 

     

    Hyacinth Nicole Browne, M.D., is a graduate of Dartmouth College, B.S. in 1998 and Yale Medical School in 2002.  She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Yale University Hospital in 2006 where she achieved top distinction for academic excellence. 

     

    Dr. Browne is board qualified in reproductive endocrinology and infertility having completed a clinical and research fellowship at The National Institutes of Health in 2009.  During her fellowship at NIH, she was a Lieutenant Commander in the Public Health Service and a clinical instructor at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences at the Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD.

     

    “We are pleased to welcome Dr. Browne to RSI,” said Dr. Abraham Munabi, M.D. Medical Director and Founder at RSI.  “She brings with her a fresh perspective and excellent credentials, and will be a wonderful addition to our team.”

     

    With two Pennsylvania fertility clinics that serve clients in Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, and New Jersey – RSI is a leader in Reproductive Endocrinology.  RSI’s expertise in IVF, ICSI, Donor Egg, and PGD puts them at the forefront of fertility care.

     

    “RSI is known for providing compassionate and highly individualized treatment plans to its patients,” said Hyacinth Nicole Browne, M.D.  “I am very excited to be joining the team.”

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