So...You Wanna Donate Your Eggs?

🎙️ So...You Wanna Donate Your Eggs? 🥚✨

Featuring Special Guest: Allyson Santoro

In this episode of Fertile-ish, Laura and Brandis sit down with Allyson Santoro, RN and Director of Third-Party Programs at CNY Fertility, to break down everything you need to know about becoming an egg donor 💕 From qualifications and testing to compensation, anonymity, and what the actual donation process looks like, this episode gives an honest and informative look into the world of egg donation.

Whether you’re considering becoming a donor, exploring donor eggs to grow your family, or just curious about the process, this episode answers the questions everyone is asking 👀

You’ll hear all about why women choose to donate their eggs 🌸, what the screening and medical testing process looks like 🩺, how genetic carrier screening works 🧬, and what to expect during monitoring appointments and egg retrieval 💉🥚 Allyson also shares insight into compensation 💰, recovery after retrieval, risks and side effects, and how donor anonymity has changed in today’s world with DNA testing and Open ID donation 🌎

Laura and Brandis also dive into common myths and misconceptions surrounding egg donation ✨ including whether donors can freeze some of their own eggs while donating to help another family grow 🤍

This episode is packed with education, transparency, and real talk about one of the most selfless gifts someone can give 💗

📞 CNY Fertility: 844-315-BABY
📧 Questions about egg donation? Contact Laura at lhendley@cnyfertility.com

About Our Guest 🌟
Allyson Santoro is a registered nurse and the Director of Third-Party Programs at CNY Fertility. She works closely with egg donors and recipient families, helping guide them through the donation process with compassion, education, and support 🤍

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