Center for Reproductive Endocrinology

  Texas Senate Bill 8 stands as a groundbreaking and polarizing piece of legislation, effectively prohibiting nearly all abortions in Texas. While supporters applaud its stringency, opponents decry its lack of exceptions, such as in cases of rape or fetal anomalies —  exceptions that are supported by a majority of Americans . Gov. Greg Abbott has quixotically remarked that the rape exception won’t be necessary if  Texas can “eliminate all rapists” ; more accomplishable is a reduction of pregnancies affected by anomalies. Terminations for fetal anomalies are common, with  1 in 8 abortions attributed to fetal health concerns . A familiar pregnancy refrain is “we don’t care if we’re having a boy or girl, as long as it’s healthy.” While  such a view can stigmatize disability , the fear and compassion underneath this desire is understandable, as the heartache of parenting a newborn through a painful, debilitating and terminal illness is daunting for the most resi...

  For most women with poor ovarian reserve, accepting the diagnosis and using an egg donor is a difficult decision. It takes a few months to decide what type of egg donation is better suited for each couple. Each option has advantages and disadvantages that we have summarized below to guide your during your selection process. Known ED Frozen Donor Eggs Fresh Anonymous ED Someone known or relativeLess costlyTested for genetics*Tested for infections AnonymousAdult pictures availableEgg BanksTested for genetics*Tested for infectionsCost sharing; couples share the eggs from that ED cycle. AnonymousAdult pictures availableED AgencyTested for genetics*Tested for infectionsNo cost sharing; more expensive Donor undergoes IVF with CREAll eggs fertilized with husband’s spermYou carry the baby IVF is already done, may be faster.Typically only 6 eggsBecause 1/3 eggs are normal, may not be ideal for > 1 child.A transfer with 1 good blastocyst guaranteed. Donor undergoes IVF with CREAll eggs ...