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Gestational Surrogacy

What is Gestational Surrogacy?

Gestational surrogacy is an option for women who are unable to pursue pregnancy using their own uterus. It's also a great option for gay men or single-fathers by choice.
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In these cases, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is used to create embryos from the eggs and sperm of the couple desiring to get pregnant. At this point, if you wish, you can also use eggs from an egg donor instead. The embryos produced through IVF are then transferred to the uterus of a Gestational Surrogate.
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It is important to note that a Gestational Surrogate does not share any genetic information with the baby she is carrying. This is because the embryo is created from the eggs and sperm of the genetic parents.

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Is Gestational Surrogacy A Good Option For You?

If you have certain medical conditions, disorders of the uterus, or a history of poor pregnancy outcomes (such as preterm labor) that preclude carrying a pregnancy, your doctor may recommend that you consider using a gestational carrier.

Gestational Carriers are a great option for gay men looking to grow their family through donor egg IVF and gestational surrogacy.

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Gestational Carriers & Fast Surrogate Matching

Dominion patients can benefit from access to Pinnacle Surrogacy (formerly known as Premium Surrogacy) which is a renowned service that expedites surrogate matching for patients inside the Pinnacle network.

The team of skilled surrogacy coordinators at Pinnacle Surrogacy stands out from other surrogacy organizations since they have all directly experienced the surrogacy journey. Every step of the way, intended parents and surrogates have access to their wealth of knowledge, experience, and support, granting a smooth and successful process.

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You’re in good hands

Our team has extensive experience working with patients who are considering Gestational Surrogacy.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the medical, legal, psychological, and logistical coordination necessary for this process, please contact us and we will be happy to help.

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Blogs & Resources

Navigating Insurance for Fertility Care: Your Guide to Coverage and Financing

Navigating fertility care can be complex and stressful, especially when it comes to understanding insurance coverage. Our comprehensive guide offers essential tips on determining whether your insurance covers fertility treatments, explores additional options if it does not, and details various treatments such as IVF, IUI, egg freezing, and more. Learn about employer coverage, the insurance authorization process, and financing options. Contact Dominion Fertility to schedule a consultation and start your journey to parenthood with confidence.

Understanding and Overcoming Pregnancy Loss

Pregnancy loss can feel overwhelming and isolating, but you are not alone. See our recommended resources for navigating pregnancy loss.

Is Infertility Common?

Explore the multifaceted nature of infertility with Dominion Fertility's comprehensive guide. Understand its causes, from biological to environmental, and discover how advancements in reproductive health care offer new hope to those affected.

Breast Cancer and Infertility Treatment  

Learn how breast cancer and its treatments can cause infertility and discover fertility preservation options provided by Dominion Fertility.

Navigating Donor Egg IVF

Donor egg IVF is a viable fertility treatment for many people unable to conceive using their eggs and LGBTQ+ individuals and couples. Read on to learn more about navigating this successful option that can provide the opportunity to experience the joys of being a parent.

IVF After Tubal Ligation

There are many reasons you may decide you want to get pregnant after tubal ligation. Fortunately, IVF is recommended to grow your family is possible even after having your tubes tied.

Lesbian Pregnancy Options: Building Your Family Through Fertility Treatment

Lesbian couples looking to get pregnant have pregnancy options through fertility treatment. Learn more about what fertility options are best for lesbian pregnancy. Dominion Fertility Clinic can assist with all your needs!

Signs of Infertility in Men

Did you know male factor infertility may affect 40% of couples with infertility? Learn about the signs of infertility in men, what causes it, and what to do if you’re experiencing infertility.

Am I Ovulating? Ovulation Tracking and Signs for Determining the Fertile Window

Couples who have sex at the right time increase their chances of achieving conception by 25%. Read on to learn how to know if you are ovulating and ways to determine the fertile window.

7 Ways to Prepare Your Body for Pregnancy

To increase your chances of pregnancy, you'll want to be as healthy as possible before trying to conceive. Here's a checklist to prepare for pregnancy.

Need a Semen Analysis? Here’s What You Need to Know

Uncover male fertility insights with our semen analysis blog post. Explore its role in evaluating fertility and factors affecting semen quality. Understand implications for reproductive health, whether trying to conceive or simply curious.

Will CoQ10 Improve Fertility? Your Questions about Coenzyme Q10 Answered.

Fertility specialists are increasingly recommending supplement Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). Does it CoQ10 improve fertility? Read on for answers.

Your Finance Guide for Fertility Treatment

Here's your Finance Guide to Fertility Treatment to highlight typical costs, financing providers, working with insurance, and more.

How to Improve Egg Quality When You’re #TTC

If you’re trying to conceive, the quality of your eggs is as important as the quantity. Discover simple tips to improve the quality of your eggs when you’re TTC.

PCOS and Infertility: Signs and Symptoms of PCOS

PCOS may cause infertility. What are PCOS signs and symptoms a woman should look for? Learn what PCOS is and how to treat it.

10 Misconceptions in Fertility & Fertility Care

Fertility myths and misconceptions can interfere with your efforts to conceive. Get correct information from your healthcare provider.

Understanding the In Vitro Fertilization Process

There are four basic steps to IVF — ovarian stimulation, egg collection, egg fertilization, and embryo transfer. Let's take a closer look.

Dominion Fertility Named Top Healthcare Professionals for 2022 in Modern Luxury DC Magazine

Get to Know Your Reproductive Health: What Should You Know at Your Age?

Your reproductive health fluctuates as you get older. Learn more about egg health and sperm health across various ages to maximize your chances of pregnancy.

What is the IVF + Surrogacy Process?

An overview of the process of IVF and Gestational Surrogacy: Cost, Process, Who Should Consider Surrogacy

Building Your Family with Secondary Infertility

Secondary infertility is the inability to get pregnant or carry a baby to full term after having previously conceived with ease.

What is Frozen Embryo Transfer, and is it Right for Me?

This article covers the differences between a frozen and fresh embryo transfer, the advantages of FET, and who are good candidates for FET.

Patient Infertility Experiences

Infertility can be emotionally exhausting and physically demanding. Hear from three couples on how with the help of Dominion Fertility, they realized their dream of expanding their families.

We’re Proud To Be Your Provider

We are dedicated to providing quality care for all patients. At Dominion Fertility, Love Is Family, and our commitment and support for the LGBTQ+ community extends beyond Pride month and continues year-round.

Does Insurance Cover Fertility Treatment?

Does insurance cover fertility treatment? At Dominion Fertility, we’re here to help make your path to parenthood as seamless as possible. Here are our helpful tips for finding out if your insurance covers fertility treatments.

Dominion Fertility: Real Success Stories

By taking a moment to share the stories of our patients, in their own words, we hope to make your decision feel less daunting. You are not alone in your path to pregnancy and parenthood.

New Year’s Resolutions for Couples with Infertility

Common resolutions around diet and exercise don’t just improve your general health, but can also boost your fertility. Read on to learn more common New Year's resolutions to improve fertility.

Coping with Infertility During The Holidays

How to cope with infertility during the holiday season. Take a moment to care for your own mental health.Here are some strategies and resources you can use to show self-care this holiday season.

How to Increase Your Fertility and Ovulation Naturally

Ovulation is influenced by a combination of factors - from your body to your environment. Here are some practical steps to focus on to increase your fertility and ovulation naturally.

Pregnancy After 35: Healthy Mom and Healthy Babies

Does a Woman's Fertility Vary With Age? Dominion Fertility answers what you need to consider to have a healthy pregnancy after 35.

Holistic Ways to Improve Your Fertility

At Dominion Fertility, we individualize patient care to best suit the needs of every person that walks into our offices. Our job is to best serve you.

Healthy lifestyle leads to higher pregnancy rates

Fertility conditions are improved with a healthy lifestyle. Read about Dominion Fertility's thoughts on increased pregnancy rates with healthier living.

How to Get Pregnant

How do you get pregnant? Dominion Fertility offers some tips on everyday practices to implement to improve fertility. Still having trouble? Contact us today!

Fact or Fiction? Investigating 7 Common Fertility & Pregnancy Myths

Can smoking cause infertility? Should I avoid BPA? How much caffeine can I have? Dominion Fertility answers 7 common fertility myths here!

New Year, New Habits: Ringing in 2020

A new year affords new opportunities to evaluate your goals and things you’re working towards. When making New Year’s Resolutions, most people decide to pursue better physical health.

Day 3 or Day 5 Embryo Transfer at Dominion Fertility

Embryo transfers are usually done on day 3 or day 5. Read about Dominion Fertility's IVF process and how to decide which day is the best to transfer.

The Final Step – Embryo Transfer. Preparation is the key at Dominion Fertility.

Read on to learn why preparation is the key for embryo transfer and the three additions we have to ASRM's embryo transfer guidelines.

Severe Endometriosis – Attempting IVF for Second Healthy Baby

Read on to hear a really good success story for those who suffer from endometriosis and infertility.

PGT helps patients become parents

Dominion Fertility is now exploring performing PGT using embryo culture media. It is hoped that we can ultimately make PGT a Reproductive standard.

Your Embryo's First 5 Days

Explore your embryo's first 5 days, from expert egg collection to blastocyst development

Outstanding January 2019 IVF/PGT pregnancy rates

The month of January, 2019 was outstanding for our patients treated with IVF/PGT as 27 of 31 patients had positive pregnancy tests.

Dominion Fertility- Research Update with Igenomix

Dominion Fertility is 1 of 13 centers in 8 countries participating with Igenomix, a Reproductive research center in Spain.

What are the Advantages of PGT?

At Dominion Fertility we perform PGT on thousands of embryos every year and the cost for PGT is $150 per embryo plus a biopsy fee of $1,500. Call us today!

Male Infertility

Male infertility is common and affects about 40% of infertile couples. Diagnosis of male infertility is a simple test, which only requires a semen sample

Do I Need PGS/PGT or PGD?

Terminology can be overwhelming when you are considering fertility treatment. At Dominion Fertility we want our patients to be educated and knowledgeable about their treatment options. We are going to define PGT and PGD and let you know how these tests can help you have a successful fertility outcome.

Ectopic Pregnancy

At Dominion Fertility, once our patients become successfully pregnant we continue to follow them with frequent lab draws and ultrasounds. Contact us today!

Yoga and Infertility

We know yoga can help with stress, but did you know it also helps with getting pregnant? Contact us today to learn more about how yoga can help you!

Endometriosis and Fertility

Endometriosis is a gynecologic disorder that affects about 6-10% of reproductive age women and is present in about 38% of infertile patients. Call us today!

Storage and Identity Safety for Embryos and Eggs

Here you are treated like family and so are your embryos and eggs. Your embryos and eggs will be safe with us. Contact us today!

Been Feeling Like Kate and Toby from the TV Show “This Is Us?”

Have you sought advice from a fertility doctor just to be turned down for PCOS or being overweight? Our team at Dominion Fertility can help.

Cryopreservation, Otherwise Known As Egg Freezing

Women who know they want to have a family, but realize it is not a short-term goal. Contact us today to learn more about our services!

What Is Endometriosis and How Is It Diagnosed?

Endometriosis is a chronic disease characterized by the growth of endometrial-like tissue beyond the normal confines of the uterine cavity. Most commonly, it is located on the ovaries, but it can also be found on any of the organs inside the pelvic–abdominal cavities. Endometriosis is usually diagnosed at the time of laparoscopic gynecologic surgery although endometriosis cysts (endometriomas) may be presumptively diagnosed on ultrasound.

Who Should Evaluate the Infertile Couple? Do I Need to See a Reproductive Endocrinologist?

A semen analysis is one of the first and most common tests done during a male fertility evaluation. Read on to learn what it tests for.

Does Surgery for Endometriosis Improve Pregnancy Rates?

Well-designed medical studies clearly show that destroying even small implants of endometriosis can improve fertility by as much as 50%. In a large Canadian study, the monthly pregnancy rate following surgical treatment of minimal endometriosis rose from 3% to 4.5%.

Do I Need Endometriosis Surgery If I Am Already Planning to Pursue IVF?

The question of endometriosis surgery prior to IVF is a somewhat controversial area of reproductive medicine. Most reproductive endocrinologists do not recommend surgery prior to IVF unless the woman has advanced endometriosis, in particular, an ovarian endometrioma.

What is ERA?

Endometrial Receptivity Array is a method of assessing when the endometrium is most receptive for the embryo to implant. Contact us today to learn more!

Can an App Help You Get Pregnant?

We welcome any questions at Dominion Fertility and would love for you to explore the “Dominion Way” for your fertility treatments. Contact us today!

How to Navigate through your IVF Medication

The most important and helpful thing for our patients is being assigned an IVF coordinator. Contact us today to learn more about our process.

Understanding the Stimulated IVF Process

In a Stimulated IVF cycle where the woman has a strong ovarian reserve, we should be able to collect between 8-15 eggs in a single cycle of Stimulated IVF.

Financing Your Fertility Treatments

Here at Dominion Fertility we understand the difficulty and emotional stress the fertility journey can have on our patients. Contact us today to learn more!

Optimizing Your Fertility

We would love to hear from you at Dominion Fertility, so give us a call or sign up for our newsletter.

Nothing Gained by Saying No- A True Patient Story

Read on to hear a Dominon Fertility true patient success story.

When I Went In for My First Ultrasound After IVF, My RE Saw Two Gestational Sacs at 6.5 Weeks, but Only One Had a Fetal Pole With a Heartbeat. What Will Happen to the Other Pregnancy Sac?

Such events are not uncommon following IVF. The incidence of a clinical twin pregnancy after IVF is 10% to 33%, with the exact likelihood depending on the number of embryos transferred and the age of the patient.

Have sperm counts declined?

Have sperm counts declined? Is male factor infertility on the rise? Here's what you need to know coming from the fertility experts at Dominion Fertility.

Another one of our #DFBabies

Dominion Fertility experiences great joy when another one of our IVF babies is born. We started #DFBabies for your to see our newest baby!

Vaccination Recommendations for Infertility Patients

Vaccination Recommendations for Infertility Patients: receiving vaccinations before treatment for infertility begins.

What To Do If You Have Infertility

Feeling lost after an infertility diagnosis? Our guide provides clarity on understanding infertility, steps to take post-diagnosis, and fertility treatment options. Find strength and support through our resources and community as you embark on your path to parenthood.

Using Dr. Google

Google can help get an answer quickly, but your fertility is not something that should be solved with a search. Trust our fertility experts on these matters.

Embryo Biopsy vs. PGD (Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis) vs. PGS (Preimplantation Genetic Screening)

We want to shed some light on the difference between Genetic Carrier Screening (blood tests), Embryo Biopsy, PGS and PGD.

Infertility Advocacy Day with Resolve

Resolve is a non-profit who works to improve the lives of people with infertility. Read how Dominion participated in Resolve's Infertility Advocacy Day.

Access to fertility care can be difficult all around the world.

Hi, this is Dr. Michael DiMattina, Medical Director of Dominion Fertility in Arlington, Virginia. Access to fertility care can be difficult,

Recurrent pregnancy loss. Can you carry a pregnancy?

Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and the stress of several miscarriages. Hi, this is Dr. Kay Waud at Dominion Fertility. In my practice, I treat a lot of patients..

Lupron – The Drug With Many Uses!

Traditionally, Lupron has been used to treat medical conditions other than infertility. Now we use Lupron for IVF, IVF triggers, and Frozen Embryo Transfer

What is poor ovarian reserve?

Learn about poor ovarian reserve and how fertility treatment from Dominion Fertility can help.

Next year is the 40th anniversary for the world’s first IVF baby…and we have been performing IVF for 33 years.

Next year is the 40th anniversary of the world’s first IVF baby, and, here at Dominion Fertility, we have been performing IVF for 33 years.

Questions You May Have During First Consult with Your Fertility Specialist

Many people have fertility questions, and ask question abut their fertility on their first consult. Let's discuss some of the common fertility questions.

How Many IVF Cycles Should I Try?

Dr. Michael DiMattina talks about the number of IVF cycles a woman should try in order to ensure a successful implantation and pregnancy.

Are Babies Born from IVF as Healthy as Other Children?

Dr. Michael DiMattina answers: are babies born from IVF as healthy as those who are born from natural conception? The answer is Yes!

How Many IVF Cycles Should a Woman Try?

A study from the U.K. found that 65% of patients were successful after 6 stimulated IVF cycles from 2003-10. However, the odds have improved greatly since.

Can I Exercise During Fertility Treatment?

Healthy babies come from healthy moms. We encourage all our patients to ask us about what would be an appropriate exercise during fertility treatment.

The Fertility Trigger Shot

During almost every type of fertility cycle that Dominion Fertility does, a HCG trigger shot is injected to increase fertility and the chances of pregnancy.

Understanding the insurance authorization process for fertility treatment specialty medications

Fertility medication and the insurance authorization process can be long and tedious. Read our tips on how to best handle this part of your fertility journey.

The ABC’s of IUI, IVF & FET’s

Sometimes we talk in the sacred fertility language while discussing treatment options with our patients. Learn about IUI, IVF, and FET

Persistence is the Single Most Important Denominator in Success

Dr. DiMattina has seen it all when it comes to fertility over the years. What's the one factor that plays most into his clients' success? Persistence.

Egg freezing, Is it for me?

Menopause, chemotherapy & other serious medical illnesses can lead to a shortened fertility life. Learn if egg freezing is a viable option for your situation.

Zika virus and planning pregnancy

If you or your partner think you may have been exposed to the Zika virus, we recommend getting tested. Read the virus's impact on planning your pregnancy.

When should you consider undergoing IVF treatment?

Dr. DiMattina posed the question, "When should you consider undergoing IVF treatment." Read the fertility expert's response in this post.

Woman in her late 20’s with the ovaries of someone in her 40’s: Premature Ovarian Failure

Learn more about our 28-year-old patient struggling with infertility and did not know her ovaries had prematurely aged.

The Benefit of TEAM Nursing

Dominion Fertility offers TEAM nursing where everyone works collaboratively with shared responsibility. You will never run out of support on your side!

Dominion Fertility offers more treatment options than most fertility centers in the United States

Dominion Fertility offers more fertility options than most centers in the U.S. With experienced & dedicated doctors, learn our fertility capabilities here.

New Arlington VA office opening soon!

Dominion Fertility opened a new Arlington, VA office in November 2016. Read about what this location has to offer or stop in for a visit today!

What happened to Clomid?

Are you wondering why Clomid, the ovulation induction medication, is now trumped by Letrozole? Read why Letrozole is the new go-to for women with PCOS.

We Are a Nursing Center of Excellence!

We have been named a Nursing Center of Excellence by ASRM in 2018 for reproductive endocrinology. Schedule an appointment with our award-winning staff!

Dr. DiMattina quickly identifies abnormal sperm morphology in a couple trying to get pregnant for 5 years.

After 5 years of trying to get pregnant, Dr. DiMattina spotted an abnormal sperm morphology in the couple. Hear about his findings and the impact.

Meditate to improve you health and happiness.

Improving your health & happiness can provide a nice home in the womb for a baby. Learn how meditation can decrease stress, reduce pain & improve health.

Dr. DiMattina Featured on Fox 5 News. Janet Jackson Fertility

Janet Jackson's fertility was a popular discussion in 2016. Dr. DiMattina made an appearance on Fox 5 News to discuss the topic. Watch the segment here.

What Does Dominion Fertility Do Especially Well? Patient feedback gives a true reflection of the Dominion Fertility way

How do you know Dominion Fertility is the right place for your fertility needs? Allow patient feedback to give a true reflection of our work over the years.

Great News for BRCA positive patients using IVF/PGD

Good news is here for BRCA-positive patients going through IVF or PGD treatments. Read about the news and what it can mean for you here.

Finding Hope on the Difficult Path of Infertility

Infertility problems can be unique, but our staff has decades of experience in navigating a wide variety of situations. Allow us to provide you with hope.

Watching Kids Grow

Several years ago, we started freezing eggs to a resounding success! See our first patient's success who underwent an egg freeze cycle at Dominion Fertility.