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The Egg Donation Process

Learn how egg donation works, from screening and hormone treatment to retrieval and legal considerations. Discover what makes a qualified donor and how the process helps families grow.

What Happens to Your Body During Egg Donation

Learn how egg donation affects your body, from hormone stimulation to egg retrieval and recovery. Understand short- and long-term effects with expert guidance from Utah Fertility Center.

Are Egg Donor Expenses Tax Deductible?

Learn how egg donor expenses and compensation are treated for tax purposes, and what intended parents and donors should know before filing.

Can Egg Donors Stay Anonymous? What to Know About Privacy and DNA Testing

Learn how egg donor anonymity works, what state laws say about privacy, and how new DNA testing technology can affect donor confidentiality.

Can Egg Donation Have Long-Term Effects?

Learn what research shows about the long-term effects of egg donation, including fertility, health, and emotional wellbeing. Discover what to expect before, during, and after donating eggs.

Utah Fertility Center, an Ivy Fertility Center, Hires Dr. Addison Alley

Dr. Alley will begin seeing patients in Pleasant Grove and Midvale in September 2025.

BMI Requirements for Egg Donation: What Donors Need to Know

Learn why fertility clinics use BMI guidelines for egg donation, how it supports donor safety, and what to do if your BMI is outside the preferred range.

Understanding Egg Donor Insurance

Learn what egg donor insurance covers, who provides it, and why it’s essential for protecting donors during the egg donation process.

Egg Donation vs. Surrogacy: Understanding the Differences

Learn how egg donation and surrogacy differ in purpose, process, and cost. Understand which family-building option may be right for you with guidance from Utah Fertility Center.