Category Archives: Sperm Donation
Dr. Zhang’s Pick of the Month: Dr. John Zhang’s Interview on Sperm Bank Market in China
Since the two-child policy became effective in China, there have been reports that there is shortage of donor sperm within the country. On May 5th, CCTV America’s Rachelle Akuffo spoke to Dr.John Zhang about the general perceptions in China about donating sperm. Read the full article here.
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Under what circumstances do I need IVF treatment?
At New Hope Fertility Center in New York, I have encountered a few couples who, after a few years of trying to conceive and no infertility tests done, come and tell me that they wanted to do and are ready for an IVF treatment. When this situation happens, we explain to patients that not all infertile couples need to do IVF. First, we will need to check the semen quality. If it is poor quality, the woman does not need to have a tubal patency test undergoing IVF treatment. If the semen quality is poor, the sperm does not have the ability to naturally fertilize the egg. On the other hand, if the semen quality is good, the woman will need to have a tubal patency test. If the tubes are normal, they may consider artificial insemination; if the tubes are abnormal (or blocked), they may need IVF treatment.
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What To Consider When Choosing Egg and Sperm Donors
Making the decision to use donor eggs or sperm is not something that is taken lightly. Compounding that process is the desire to find the perfect donor. Before selecting your donor, you must give yourself time to identify what qualities are truly important. Consider each of the following before making your selection:
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