4 Lessons1h 31m

Embryo Disposition Decisions

In this course we unpack options for IVF patients who have completed their family building plans and have remaining embryos in storage. We look at the pros & cons of: donating to science, donating to another fertility patient, thawing for personal ceremony, thawing & discarding, and continuing to store embryos long-term.

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Experts you'll learn from

Dr. Daniel Kaser

Director, Third Party & LBGTQ
RMA of Northern California

Melanie Mikkelsen

Fertility Counselor
Seattle Reproductive Medicine

Anjali Wignarajah

Biobank Program Manager
Stanford University

Natalie Gamble

Assisted Reproduction Attorney
Co-founder, Brilliant Beginnings Surrogacy Agency

Dr. Gayathree Murugappan

Medical Director
Stanford University

Dr. Craig R. Sweet

Medical Director
Embryo Donation International

Dr. Jan Krüssel

Leiter des universitären interdisziplinären Kinderwunschzentrums der Universitätsklinik Düsseldorf (UniKiD)

Dr. Jan Kruessel

Head, Assisted Reproductive Techniques
University of Dusseldorf
Germany

Dr. Claudia Pascale

Director, Psychological Services
Saint Barnabas Medical Center

Course syllabus

  1. 11 min
    Done
    1. Introduction
    2. Background
    3. The Decision-Making Process
  2. 27 min
    Done
    1. Overview
    2. Keep in Storage
    3. Donation to Scientific Research
    4. Donation for Internal Training
    5. Donation to Others
    6. Thaw for Personal Disposition
    7. Thaw & “Discard”
  3. 41 min
    Done
    1. What Is Embryo Donation?
    2. The Process of Donating Embryos
    3. Trends in Embryo Donation
  4. 12 min
    Done
    1. Options in Various Countries
    2. Legal Considerations in the U.S.
    3. Avoiding “Supernumerary” Embryos

What you'll learn

In this course, we discuss your options regarding frozen embryos you may have remaining after completing fertility treatment. For many patients, it can be an emotional decision. We'll help you unpack the trade-offs of each option so you can make the choice that's best for you.