Audio Library

Parenthood through Egg Donation: An Open Discussion

Dr. Michael Doyle of CT Fertility discusses options for parenting with the assistance of egg donation.


7:57 minutes (7.28 MB)

Egg Donation from the Donor's Perspective

Dr. Michael Doyle hosts one of CF Fertility's donor on a radio show to provide the inside view of egg donation. The discussion included the screening process, the medical procedures, and what motivates a donor to give the gift of life.


22:32 minutes (20.64 MB)

Egg Donation and Surrogacy

Dr. Michael Doyle discusses when egg donation and surrogacy make sense. Topics also include how to choose a donor/surrogate. Discussion also includes IVF with Gestational Surrogacy and Donor Egg with Gestational Surrogacy.


23:11 minutes (21.22 MB)

Disclosure, Privacy and Secrecy Issues:

A discussion on openness in fertility treatments and in the prevailing thoughts on disclosure regarding egg/sperm donation and surrogacy.


22:31 minutes (20.62 MB)

Premature Ovarian Failure /Egg Donation

Premature ovarian failure is the cessation of ovarian function prior to the age of 40. Egg donation offers family building options to these patients, in addition to those that aren't producing healthy eggs, carriers of genetic diseases, those who repeatedly miscarry, and oncology patients. Discussion will also include how to choose an egg donor.


23:01 minutes (21.08 MB)

Inside the IVF Lab: Choosing the Best Embryo:

What happens once the egg and sperm are retrieved, what assessment options and tools the embryologist utilizes to assist with conception.


22:51 minutes (20.93 MB)

Family Building Options for Singles and Same-Sex Families

Dr. Michael Doyle of CT Fertility provides a review of egg/sperm donation and surrogacy options available to alternative family structures, including single women, single men and same-sex couples. The radio show includes a question from a single woman and an interview with a gay dad of twins through surrogacy.  


22:45 minutes (20.83 MB)