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Q: Does Family Source accept Intended Parents who are unmarried?

Absolutely. We do not discriminate against any person based on marital status.

Q: Are there side effects from the medications I would take as a Surrogate or an Egg Donor?

We at Family Source are not medical professionals; however, we are familiar with most of the typically used medications for IVF protocols. In addition to reading through the general protocol in our sections on this website addressing the Surrogate process and the Egg Donor process please review this list of the most commonly used medications for IVF protocols. It is important to note, women respond differently to these medications: In most cases, very few side effects, if any, are experienced, but it is possible that more adverse reactions may occur among some patients. Some potential side effects are: mild bruising and/or soreness from shots, headaches, mood swings, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, functional cysts (approx. 15% of IVF patients will develop), and in extreme cases, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, a condition which, fortunately, is pretty rare. It is most important to work with a reputable infertility clinic that 1) has a good track record of avoiding ovarian hyperstimulation among its patients and 2) has the expertise needed to treat the syndrome if it should occur. Your reproductive endocrinologist will answer any additional questions you have in regards medications and their possible side effects.

Q: What is Gestational Surrogacy?

A Gestational Surrogate has no genetic link to the child/ren she is carrying. A Gestational Surrogate becomes pregnant through the IVF procedure, in which the eggs of the Intended Mother (or Egg Donor) and the sperm of the Intended Father (or a Sperm Donor) are combined to create embryos, which are then implanted into the womb of the Surrogate.

How many embryos are usually transferred? *

What if I’m not affiliated with a specialist (reproductive endocrinologist)?

Does Family Source accept Intended Parents who are unmarried?

Are there side effects from the medications I would take as a Surrogate or an Egg Donor?

What is Gestational Surrogacy?

Can I be a Surrogate or an Egg Donor if my tubes are tied?