- The process of egg freezing is called vitrification
- Egg freezing a safe choice before undergoing chemotherapy
- Egg freezing an option for women who wish to delay child bearing
- Eggs can be frozen before fertility is lost
- Vitrification has been used primarily for women under age 38
Nancy W. Dickey, MD (1998)
First female president of the American Medical Association. First female chairperson of AMA’s board of trustees. Board-certified in family practice. Developed the AMA Patient Bill of Rights. #WomensHistoryMonth #IWD2024 #WomensHistory #WomensDay #InternationalWomensDay
5 things to understand about embryo donation
- Embryo donors and recipients find each other through matching programs or their IVF clinic.
- The cost of donor embryos is usually lower than donor eggs since egg donors are typically compensated.
- Donors’ and recipients’ relationship can be known or unknown, but experts stress the importance of donor children being able to connect int he future.
- The underlying egg and sperm donor contracts (if any) need to be checked to confirm permissible donation to third parties.
- Recipients typically pay for the donation contract.
Antonia Novello, MD (1990)
First woman and first Hispanic to serve as U.S. Surgeon General. Leader in AIDS research. Raised national awareness about domestic violence, underage drinking, and alcohol abuse. #WomensHistoryMonth #IWD2024 #WomensHistory #WomensDay #InternationalWomensDay
Patricia Bath, MD (1986)
Invented the Laserphaco Probe, which used lasers to treat cataracts more precisely and less painfully than previous methods. Co-founded the American Institute for the Prevention of Blindness. #WomensHistoryMonth #IWD2024 #WomensHistory #WomensDay #InternationalWomensDay