STEPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL SURROGATE CYCLE

Step 1: Intended parents (IPs) should contact the clinic which has been chosen.

Step 2: There will be a consultation to explain the whole process.

Step 3: Normally you also have a consultation with nurse coordinator as she is the person who will follow-up medical examinations, coordination etc.

Step 4: Receive information on costs. It is very important before starting to know the estimated cost of a cycle.

Step 5: The surrogate programs an initial examination appointment. If she passes the initial appointment, some blood work is run to check for infectious diseases.

Step 6: The surrogate should call the first day of her menstrual cycle and then she can begin a mock cycle on day 3, 4 or 5 of her period. This process takes approximately 3 weeks. The mock cycle evaluates the surrogate’s response to the medication and checks if her uterine lining is at least 8mm thick.

Step 7: After the evaluation cycle is complete, the surrogate starts birth control pills so the real cycle can be coordinated.

Step 8: If not already done, the Sono-histerograma can be performed at the end of the evaluation cycle.

Step 9: The psychological evaluation must be completed for all parties involved

Step 10: Legal contracts between the IPs and the surrogate must be signed.

Step 11: After legal and once the clinic has a copy of the contracts, the nurse coordinator will check the exact dates for the complete course of treatment and medication protocol.
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