The conversation around donor conception is changing. As donor conception becomes increasingly global, intended parents, donor-conceived people, fertility professionals, and sperm banks are asking important questions about how donor usage is tracked across borders and how information about family limits is communicated. Seattle Sperm Bank has been part of this conversation for years. In 2024, […]
There has never been just 1 way to make a family. Families are built through pregnancy, adoption, donor conception, fertility treatment, surrogacy, blended families, and plenty of paths that don’t fit neatly into a category. Today, more people also have access to reproductive options that can help them create families on their own terms. For […]
When you are looking for the right fertility clinic, it’s often one of the first major decisions you make when building your family. Whether you’re considering intrauterine insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilization (IVF), donor sperm, fertility preservation, or another treatment, you want a care team that combines medical expertise with clear communication and respect for […]
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, a time to recognize families who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss and to help bring conversations about pregnancy loss into the open. For anyone who has experienced a loss, statistics may offer medical context, but they cannot capture the emotional impact. Grief after pregnancy or […]
Beginning an in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle can feel both exciting and overwhelming, especially if it is your first experience with fertility treatment. One of the most important stages of the process is ovarian stimulation, often called IVF stimulation. During this phase, fertility medications encourage the ovaries to mature multiple eggs in a single cycle, […]
For many intended parents, the days between egg retrieval and embryo transfer can feel like the longest part of the IVF process. While much of the treatment up to this point has involved appointments, medications, and procedures, the next stage takes place behind the scenes in an embryology laboratory. Understanding what happens during embryo development […]
Every September, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month shines a light on the strength of children and families facing a cancer diagnosis. Advances in treatment have dramatically improved survival rates over the past several decades, allowing more children than ever to grow into healthy adults with full lives ahead of them. For many survivors, adulthood also brings […]
Every September, Urology Awareness Month encourages people to learn more about conditions affecting the urinary tract and male reproductive system. While discussions often center on prostate health, kidney stones, or urinary symptoms, there is another important topic that deserves equal attention: male infertility. Infertility affects millions of people around the world, yet many are surprised […]
If you regularly exercise, one of the first questions you may ask after an intrauterine insemination (IUI) procedure is whether it’s safe to continue your normal routine. The short answer is that, for many people, light to moderate activity is generally considered safe. The best answer, however, comes from your fertility specialist, who understands your […]
For many intended parents, using donor eggs provides a meaningful path to building a family. While some people pursue donor eggs because of age-related fertility changes, others turn to this option after receiving a medical diagnosis or because it best fits their family-building goals. Donor eggs may be recommended for individuals with diminished ovarian reserve […]
