Q: What increases a woman’s risk of Infertility?

Diminished egg quality Age Premature ovarian failure (POF) Not ovulating / poor quality ovulation Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) Stress / excessive weight loss Intense athletic training Blocked or damaged fallopian tubes Usually from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) Abnormalities of the Uterus Fibroids Polyps Adhesions (scar tissue) Absent uterus Endometriosis Pelvic scar tissue (“adhesions”) Provided By Dr. Samuel Wood of Gen 5 Fertility, a world-class fertility clinic located in San Diego, California. You can learn more about infertility and IVF treatments, Dr Samuel Wood and Gen 5 Fertility on their website .

Question 1

What increases a woman’s risk of Infertility?

Accepted Answer

Diminished egg quality
- Age
- Premature ovarian failure (POF)
- Not ovulating / poor quality ovulation
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- Stress / excessive weight loss
- Intense athletic training
Blocked or damaged fallopian tubes
- Usually from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
Abnormalities of the Uterus
- Fibroids
- Polyps
- Adhesions (scar tissue)
- Absent uterus
Endometriosis Pelvic scar tissue (“adhesions”)

Provided By Dr. Samuel Wood of Gen 5 Fertility, a world-class fertility clinic located in San Diego, California.

You can learn more about infertility and IVF treatments, Dr Samuel Wood and Gen 5 Fertility on their website.

Question 2

How do I set my available times in the Patriot Conceptios Portal?

Accepted Answer

To set up your "Available Times", go to the "Calendar" page from the "Menu Bar".

Question 3

How should I use the Calendar in Patriot Conceptions Portal?

Accepted Answer

The Calendar page is a useful tool to keep track of all your Appointments, Meetings, and Medications, as well as manage your Available Times in order for us to arrange meetings for you. You can access the Calendar page through the "Calendar" button in the "Menu Bar". You can also click on each event tile to view its details as well as performing certain actions such as marking a Medication as complete, uploading photos for an Appointment, etc.

View events

Tap on the events displayed in your Calendar page to view their details.

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Use the "Filter" feature to filter the events that are being displayed on your calendar

You can use the "Filter" right side bar to filter the events that are being displayed on your calendar.

On the desktop version, to start using the filter, simply hover your mouse over the "Filter" bar on the right of your Calendar page. This will open the filter bar.

On the mobile version, tap on the "Filter" bar on the right of your Calendar page to open the filter bar.

Then, check the boxes of the events you want to display on your Calendar.

Change the month in the main view.

You can press the "Left" and "Right" arrows at the top left of the page to switch between months. You can also click on the button next to it to jump directly to a month of your choosing.

Change calendar view type

You can use the "Month", "Timeline Week", "Day" and "Schedule" button at the top right of the page to change the view type of your calendar. The default view type is "Month" view. You can also press the "Today" button if you want to go back to viewing the events of the current day.

Set up your available times

See How do I set my available times in the Patriot Conceptios Portal?

Question 4

How do I keep track of my medications on Patriot Conceptions Portal and label one as complete?

Accepted Answer

After you've been assigned Medications in your surrogacy journey, you can use the "Medication" tab to view your daily Medication. When you've completed your daily Medication, press the "I've completed this/these medication(s)" button to mark your daily Medications as complete. After marking a day's Medication as complete, you are also able to upload related pictures.

You can also keep track of them in your "Calendar" page. You can also tap on each Medication to view its details, mark a Medication as complete or upload photos for completed Medications.

Question 5

In which states is surrogacy legal?

Accepted Answer

In the United States, surrogacy is considered legal except for the following states:

Question 6

How does Patriot Conceptions find qualified surrogates and/or egg donors?

Accepted Answer

Since we have 15 years of combined experience, many potential surrogate mothers and egg donors are referred to us by current or former surrogates or donors who have had positive experiences in working with our agency. We are also widely recruiting surrogate applicants on our website, online forums, social media, and other outreach efforts.

Question 7

What qualities does Patriot Conceptions look for in surrogate and/or egg donor candidates?

Accepted Answer

Qualified surrogates or egg donors must be mentally and physically healthy. Surrogates must already have given birth to at least one child of her own with no major complications during pregnancy and delivery.

Question 8

Can I be a surrogate if I am a single parent?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We just look to see that you have a strong support system via family or friends. Their support will be very important during the process.

Question 9

Will the baby have any of my DNA as a gestational carrier?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not. The baby shares 100% of the DNA/genetics of his/her parents or egg donor if one was used. Nothing will be passed on from the gestational carrier to the baby.

Question 10

How long does it take to be matched with Intended Parents?

Accepted Answer

Typically it takes about 4-5 weeks, from submitting an intake form to matching confirmation.