In this groundbreaking episode of The Surrogacy Scoop, we sit down with Dr. Lisa Becht, Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and OBGYN at HRC Fertility in Orange County, California. As both a leading fertility doctor and active researcher, Dr. Becht brings a unique dual perspective to helping intended parents achieve their dreams of parenthood through IVF and gestational surrogacy. We dive deep into her remarkable career journey and why being double board-certified in both reproductive endocrinology and obstetrics and gynecology is so important to her practice.

Dr. Becht provides detailed insights into the medical aspects of gestational surrogacy, explaining how working with surrogate mothers differs from traditional IVF patients. She discusses the unique medical considerations when preparing a gestational carrier's uterus for embryo transfer, including hormone supplementation protocols to optimize endometrial development, timing coordination between intended parents' embryos and the surrogate's cycle, and monitoring strategies to confirm the surrogate is ready for transfer. Dr. Becht explains what makes an ideal surrogate candidate from a medical perspective, including age parameters that optimize safety and success, previous pregnancy history that demonstrates reproductive capability, and health factors that minimize pregnancy risks. She addresses how fertility clinics coordinate with surrogacy agencies like Patriot Conceptions, including communication about surrogate medical clearances, coordination of treatment timelines with agency case management, and ensuring all medical protocols align with legal requirements.