A close look into donor screening before testing

Building your family

I have known Dee Svedberg for decades, so I can tell you that she's smart, thoughtful, and truly cares about the well-being of each patient and donor. She attends industry meetings, even when she doesn't need to go, and always tries to make the donor conception experience better for the donor and recipient while also maintaining FDA and ASRM guidelines and requirements. Not an easy feat. That is why I thought she'd be a perfect guest for the show.

If you are considering donor conception, it's important to go to a reliable source. The process necessitates that the basic rules are followed but there is so much that is also left up to each professional’s discretion.

Our doctors should be kind, thoughtful, ethical, forward thinking, skilled and experienced, right? Yet, a doctor who is only thoughtful about his work, and skilled enough to become licensed, can become a doctor. In previous episodes, I have stressed that you should look for all of these qualities in your therapist and lawyer as well. In this episode, you will hear from an excellent professional who possesses all of these qualities.

Dee will take you through her process, from the moment a donor first contacts the clinic through the egg retrieval. She will share the issues she considers when donors want to be candidates, but may not be the best donors. She will talk about the FDA requirements and why we have them, and how she shepherds the donor through the process, with multiple appointments, procedures and professionals, and holds her hand every step of the way.

For any of you who are not familiar with this process, you will find it fascinating. If you happen to be choosing a donor, having greater knowledge about the screening process will give you reassurance that more than you may know goes into screening. Hearing Dee share her experiences may also help you feel more connected to the process your donor will undergo.

I hope you find this episode helpful and, of course, feel free to reach out any time. I am here to make your journey easier. Xo

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