What Happens in an Egg Donor Screening? Q&A with Jeanne Freed - DESA Social Worker Jeanne Freed is our clinical social worker who takes our prospective donors through, what is called a psychosocial assessment, during the egg donor application. Jeanne conducts...
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Be Somebody’s Miracle
Be Somebody's Miracle Become a DESA Egg Donor
The Effects Of Alcohol & Drug-Abuse On Fertility
The Effects Of Alcohol & Drug-Abuse Although we understand that at the prime of your life, it may not seem a priority to be responsible and respectful to your bodies at all times, however, it is important to note that eventually when you are ready to settle down...
Introducing Kinny Ramoeng – Egg Donation Coordinator
Introducing Kinny Ramoeng - Egg Donation Coordinator Egg Donation Coordinator A true professional, Kinny Ramoeng, balances her care for the egg donor with ensuring the best chance of success for recipients undergoing treatment. Kinny takes time to get to know each...
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Explained
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Explained Expert Q&A: Dr Olarogun Dr Olarogun is well-known in Cape Town for his years of work and commitment to reproductive medicine in both the private and public health sectors and is currently based at our sister clinic, HART...
What is BMI and why is it so important when it comes to donating eggs?
What is BMI and why is it so important when it comes to donating eggs? Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women. BMI is calculated by dividing your height (in centimetres) by your weight (in...
Why Egg Donation Is Truly A Sisterhood of Grace – Part Two
Why Egg Donation Is Truly A Sisterhood of Grace - 11 There are many women who struggle to conceive because of reproductive health issues. One of the options they can turn to for conception is seeking the help of an egg donor. We recently sat down with Embryologists...
Why Egg Donation Is Truly A Sisterhood Of Grace
Why Egg Donation Is Truly A Sisterhood of Grace There are many women who struggle to conceive because of reproductive health issues. One of the options they can turn to for conception is seeking the help of an egg donor. We sat down with Embryologist and Director of...
Oncofertility: Testicular Cancer
What is testicular cancer? Men with testicular cancer may experience a variety of symptoms. Usually, an enlarged testicle or a small lump or area of hardness are the first signs of testicular cancer. If you find a lump, enlargement, hardness, pain, or tenderness, it...
Oncofertility: Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer & Fertility Infertility is commonly defined by our esteemed Fertility Specialists as the inability of a couple to conceive naturally after having tried for at least a year. Most people in this world will think about having children at some point in...










