Have you heard about the newly launched American Embryo Registry (AER)? It is a secure and free database that provides one solution to four aspects of infertility including, encouraging families who have completed their families and have remaining embryos from their in-vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures to donate them to another infertile family; relieving overcrowding of embryos in the cryogenic storage tanks of nearly 500 US fertility clinics, helping infertile families “adopt” embryos with hopes of having a baby, and the embryo itself.
In the US, over 625,000 embryos (a conservative estimate) are frozen in liquid nitrogen at -196 degrees Celsius, and more are being created every day. While the majority of embryos are being retained by the genetic parents for future siblings, approximately 19,000+ are in limbo awaiting a deposition decision by the parents.
The Embryo Registry benefits clinics by offering information to their patients on a decision that might be difficult to discuss. It opens up a Doctor patient conversation to share options for their frozen embryos. With this registry AER aims to relieve storage tank overcrowding and reduce chances of abandoned embryos. As the awareness of embryo donation increases, infertile families see this as a way to build their families and the embryos’ genetic parents have the option of a compassionate and life honoring decision for the ones that remain.
The Registry is funded by a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services, the AER provides a unique service to fertility clinics, their patients who have remaining embryos and infertile patients who are looking for an economical and medically effective alternative to having a family.
As many families still strive to build their families they are also becoming more educated on the decisions that come with fertility treatments. This is just another option for those looking to build their families or for those looking to help others build their family. Making an educated decision is the best thing a patient can do with the guidance of their Doctor. Read more here on the registry.
In the US, over 625,000 embryos (a conservative estimate) are frozen in liquid nitrogen at -196 degrees Celsius, and more are being created every day. While the majority of embryos are being retained by the genetic parents for future siblings, approximately 19,000+ are in limbo awaiting a deposition decision by the parents.
The Embryo Registry benefits clinics by offering information to their patients on a decision that might be difficult to discuss. It opens up a Doctor patient conversation to share options for their frozen embryos. With this registry AER aims to relieve storage tank overcrowding and reduce chances of abandoned embryos. As the awareness of embryo donation increases, infertile families see this as a way to build their families and the embryos’ genetic parents have the option of a compassionate and life honoring decision for the ones that remain.
The Registry is funded by a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services, the AER provides a unique service to fertility clinics, their patients who have remaining embryos and infertile patients who are looking for an economical and medically effective alternative to having a family.
As many families still strive to build their families they are also becoming more educated on the decisions that come with fertility treatments. This is just another option for those looking to build their families or for those looking to help others build their family. Making an educated decision is the best thing a patient can do with the guidance of their Doctor. Read more here on the registry.
AER IS COMING TO NY/CT AREA
BOOK YOUR PRESENTATION TODAY!
If you are a Fertility Clinic and would like to find out more, a representative of the new American Embryo Registry (AER) will be in the NY/CT area November 18-30. If you would like an in office presentation for your staff please call or email Stephanie Moyers, AER Marketing/Clinic Support Manager stephanie.moyers@tds.net or 865-282-3288. Appointments are booking up quick so don't miss out on this opportunity to become a clinic partner and to share this information with your patients.
The information above was provided from The American Embryo Registry (AER) and does not necessarily represent the official views of the owner of this site. I support the fertility community and all means of family building. I do not represent one specific medical practice or other agencies. Sharing guest posts and information about agencies on my blog are to support the cause of infertility and to continue to raise awareness. All posts to my site are for informational purposes only.
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