SAME-SEX COUPLES
Family is for everyone. If you’re an LGBTQ+ person or couple, Care Fertility supports you every step in starting your family.
Same-Sex Male Couples
At Care Fertility, we believe every individual deserves the opportunity to build a family. With years of experience supporting same-sex male couples and individuals assigned male at birth (AMAB), we offer compassionate care and specialised fertility treatments tailored to your unique journey to parenthood.
The primary pathway for same-sex male couples and AMAB individuals aiming to start a family is surrogacy. From understanding the surrogacy process to selecting egg and sperm donors, we provide comprehensive information and support to help you make informed decisions.
What is surrogacy?
Surrogacy is a method of assisted reproduction where a woman carries and delivers a baby for another person or couple, often referred to as the intended parents (IPs). This arrangement is invaluable for couples unable to carry a pregnancy themselves, providing a pathway to biological parenthood.
Surrogacy involves a legal and emotional commitment between the surrogate and the IPs, supported by medical professionals to ensure a successful and positive experience. At Care Fertility, we guide you through the complexities of surrogacy with compassion and expertise, ensuring you feel supported at every step.
Types of surrogacy
Care Fertility offers both straight (traditional) and host (gestational) surrogacy options to accommodate the diverse needs of our same-sex male couples and AMAB individuals:
Also known as genetic or traditional surrogacy, this method involves the surrogate using her own eggs and being artificially inseminated with the sperm of one of the intended parents (IPs). As a result, the surrogate has a genetic connection to the baby.
Also known as gestational surrogacy, this method involves the creation of embryos using either the eggs of a donor or one of the intended parents, combined with sperm from a donor or another intended parent. The embryo is then transferred to the surrogate's uterus for gestation. In host surrogacy, the surrogate has no genetic relationship to the baby.
Same-Sex Female Couples
If you were assigned female at birth and wish to conceive, understanding your fertility health is crucial. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know:
Check your fertility
Fertility assessment begins with a thorough evaluation of your health and reproductive potential. This includes assessing factors such as:
Health parameters: Height, weight, BMI, and blood pressure, which can impact fertility.
Lifestyle factors: Diet, exercise routines, smoking habits, and alcohol consumption.
Medical history: Any previous pregnancies, surgeries, or medical conditions relevant to fertility.
Ovulation cycles: Monitoring menstrual cycles and identifying fertile windows.
Ovarian reserves: Evaluating the quantity and quality of your eggs through tests like AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone) and antral follicle count (AFC).
Understanding these factors helps our fertility specialists create a personalised treatment plan tailored to your needs and goals.
Fertility treatments for same-sex female couples
Explore the range of fertility treatments available at Care Fertility to support your journey to parenthood:
Egg freezing offers flexibility by preserving your fertility potential. This option is ideal for individuals or couples who wish to postpone parenthood for personal or medical reasons.
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a non-invasive procedure where prepared sperm is placed directly into the uterus during ovulation, increasing the likelihood of conception.
In vitro fertilisation (IVF) involves fertilising eggs with sperm outside the body. The resulting embryos are then transferred to the uterus to achieve pregnancy. IVF is a versatile option for overcoming various fertility challenges.
Care Fertility provides access to a diverse selection of sperm donors, ensuring you find the donor who meets your criteria for genetic background, medical history, and personal preferences.
Shared motherhood allows both partners in a same-sex female couple to participate actively in the pregnancy journey. One partner provides the egg, which is fertilised and transferred to the other partner's uterus for gestation.
Other fertility treatments
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