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IVF Mom Donates Her Leftover Medication. Months Later, She Receives a Photo

IVF Mom Donates Her Leftover Medication. Months Later, She Receives a Photo

Summary

A Florida mom named Arsiak Vartenian donated unopened IVF medication to a friend who was undergoing fertility treatment. Months later, she received a photo of the friend's baby conceived with the help of the donated medication, showing how her gift made a difference.

Key Facts

  • Arsiak Vartenian is 48 years old and has a 4-year-old daughter conceived through IVF.
  • IVF treatment is expensive, often costing around $15,000 for a cycle plus medication costs.
  • Vartenian had unopened IVF medications left after her treatment and gave some to a friend who needed them.
  • The friend saved thousands of dollars on medication due to the donation.
  • That friend successfully had a child and later another child through IVF.
  • Vartenian stresses donations should follow legal and medical guidelines to ensure safety.
  • Florida runs a Prescription Drug Donation Repository Program with strict rules on donated drugs.
  • Vartenian hopes her story encourages others to support people undergoing fertility treatments in various ways.
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