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Ellen Parker

Ellen Parker, RN, coordinates clinical donor screening at a third-party fertility agency. She oversees medical evaluations for prospective egg and sperm donors, assisting candidates as they progress through their clinical tests and donation cycles. She also contributes articles on donor selection and third-party reproduction to Biology Insights. Parker worked in reproductive endocrinology and donor intake after graduating from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Can IVF Prevent Genetic Disorders?
What Are Oocytes and How Do They Affect Fertility?
What Is Superovulation and How Does It Work?
What Is Embryo Cryopreservation and How Does It Work?
My Partner Is HIV Positive and I Am Negative: Can We Have a Baby?
Artificial Insemination: Types, Process, and Success
What Is Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)?
What Is a Test Tube Baby? The IVF Process Explained
What Is Embryo Screening and How Does It Work?
How Can Same-Sex Couples Have a Baby: All Options
How to Get Pregnant With a Sperm Donor: IUI, IVF & More
What Is Traditional Surrogacy and How Does It Work?
How Long Does It Take to Freeze Your Eggs?
How to Get a Surrogate: Process, Costs, and Legal Steps
How Does Egg Freezing Work? Process, Risks & Cost
How Do Lesbians Have Kids: IUI, IVF, and More
How to Be a Surrogate for a Friend: Steps & Requirements
Is In Vitro Fertilization Ethical? The Key Issues
What Is the Success Rate of Artificial Insemination?
How to Use Frozen Eggs for Fertility Treatment
How Many Eggs Should You Freeze at 37 for Success?
How Many Eggs Should I Freeze? A Calculator for Success
Can I Get Pregnant If My Husband Is on Testosterone?
Can You Exercise During Egg Freezing?
Does Freezing Your Eggs Hurt?
How Many Eggs Should You Freeze for a Baby?
How to Donate Eggs in North Carolina
Can You Have a Period With hCG in Your System?
Who Is Eligible to Donate Eggs?
Where to Go to Donate Eggs and What to Expect