At Perch Fertility, we recognize the unique challenges LGBTQ+ couples face when building a family. We are committed to providing inclusive and compassionate care to all couples, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

At Perch Fertility, we provide personalized and inclusive care for all our patients. Whether you’re a same-sex female couple considering reciprocal IVF, a same-sex male couple looking into donor eggs and surrogacy, or an individual exploring fertility options, we can help.

Our advanced IVF services offer hope and opportunity for all families, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.

IVF offers diverse pathways to parenthood, each designed to meet the specific needs of LGBTQ+ families. These options provide flexibility and choice, allowing couples to decide what works best for them.

• Donor IVF: Couples can use donor eggs or sperm to create embryos. This option is commonly used by same-sex male couples who require donor eggs or by same-sex female couples where one partner may not produce eggs.

• Gestational Surrogacy: Gestational surrogacy is often chosen by same-sex male couples or transgender individuals. A surrogate carries the embryo, which is created using the sperm of one partner and a donor egg.
• Combined Approaches: In some cases, a couple may use both donor eggs and gestational surrogacy. This approach allows one partner to provide sperm while a surrogate carries the pregnancy.

Deciding on the best IVF option involves several important factors:

• Personal Preferences: Decision on who will contribute the eggs, sperm, or carry the pregnancy? Some same-sex female couples may opt for reciprocal IVF, where one partner provides the egg and the other carries the pregnancy.
• Medical History: Pre-existing health conditions can influence your fertility journey. At Perch Fertility, we conduct thorough evaluations to determine the best approach for you.
• Legal & Ethical Considerations: Legal documentation is crucial, especially for donor sperm or egg usage and surrogacy arrangements. Our team helps you navigate these important legal steps to ensure all aspects of parenthood are protected. For example, using donor sperm or eggs often requires legal contracts that outline parental rights and obligations. Similarly, gestational surrogacy may involve a legally binding agreement between the intended parents and the surrogate.
• Financial Factors: IVF treatments, surrogacy, and using donor IVF can be financially demanding. Our team can help you explore costs and develop a plan to manage the financial aspect of fertility treatment.

The IVF process for LGBTQ+ families follows many of the same steps as traditional IVF, but with specific adaptations based on your family structure:

• Egg or Sperm Retrieval: Depending on your chosen path, eggs or sperm are collected. For same-sex male couples, sperm is provided by one or both partners. This is combined with freshly retrieved or frozen donor eggs.
• Fertilization: Eggs and sperm are combined in a lab to create embryos.
• Embryo Transfer: The embryo is transferred into the uterus of a surrogate or the partner carrying the pregnancy.

Throughout this process, we ensure all procedures are handled with the highest respect and professionalism, providing a welcoming and supportive environment for LGBTQ+ families.

Success rates for IVF in LGBTQ+ couples may depend on several factors, including the age of the egg or sperm provider, the health of the surrogate or recipient, and the quality of the embryos.

At Perch Fertility, we use advanced reproductive technology (ART) and personalized treatment plans to maximize success rates for every couple.

Building a family through IVF as an LGBTQ+ couple is an exciting and rewarding journey, but it can also involve complex decisions. At Perch Fertility, our team offers expert guidance, compassion, and personalized care at every stage.

To schedule a consultation with our fertility specialist, please call us at 201-775-0003 or request an appointment online. We are here to answer your questions and provide you with the information and support you need.