Danazol
(Danocrine) a synthetic androgen frequently prescribed for endometriosis.

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
The combination of amino acids in the cell’s nucleus that make up the chromosomes, which transmit hereditary characteristics.

Diethylstilbestrol (DES)
A synthetic estrogen (originally prescribed to prevent miscarriage) that caused malformations of the reproductive organs in some who were exposed to the drug during fetal development.

Dilatation and curettage (D&C)
An operation that involves stretching the ce3rvical opening to scrape out the uterus.

Donor coordinator
A staff member of CWRC who is the recipient couple’s primary contact for all questions and concerns regarding checklist requirements, the Recipient Profile Form, Whish List, the donor matching process, or any other issues prior to the beginning of medications.

Donor egg
Eggs (oocytes) that are donated by a woman for another person’s use in IVF.

Donor Embryo
An embryo formed from the egg of a woman who donated it (the donor) for transfer to a woman who is unable to conceive with her own eggs (the recipient).

Donor in vitro fertilization (DIVF)
A process by which donor eggs are utilized in a laboratory setting and combined with sperm for the purpose of achieving fertilization for transfer to a recipient.

Donor insemination
Artificial insemination with donor sperm.

Donor presentation
A scheduled conference call during which CWRC presents a potential match to the recipient and her partner. During this presentation, the donor is described in terms of physical attributes, family and health history, education, and personality.

Donor sperm
Sperm from an individual that is donated for another person’s use in IVF.