LGBT Family Options
Fertility treatments

WHAT WILL YOU NEED TO GET STARTED?
Your unique situation might call for an egg donor, a sperm donor, and/or a gestational carrier (surrogate) who will care for your embryo and fetus until birth. TLC offers fertility options and a complete range of services for every type of lifestyle and partnership in an environment full of tender loving care.
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LESBIAN COUPLES
Treatment may be as simple as intrauterine insemination (IUI) (also known as artificial insemination) using donor sperm from an anonymous or known donor. For women with diminished ovarian reserves or tubal or pelvic factors, in vitro fertilization (IVF) may provide the best chance for pregnancy.
Treatments

Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

Reciprocal IVF (CO-IVF)

Donor Egg Treatment

Donor Egg Treatment with Gestational Carrier
GAY MALE COUPLES
Treatments

Dual Insemination

Donor Egg Treatment with Gestational Carrier
TRANSGENDER
FEMALE TO MALE (TRANSGENDER MEN)
The effect of prolonged treatment with exogenous testosterone on the ovaries function is still being researched. Testosterone therapy usually leads to anovulatory state and amenorrhea, which is sometimes reversible upon discontinuation of testosterone therapy.Treatments

Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)

Reciprocal IVF (CO-IVF)

Donor Egg Treatment with Gestational Carrier
MALE TO FEMALE (TRANSGENDER WOMEN)
For transgender women, current research suggests that prolonged estrogen exposure of the testes may result in damage. The most successful option thus far for transgender women’s fertility preservation is sperm freezing (cryopreservation of sperm) before beginning hormone therapy.Treatments

Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
IUI increases the number of sperm that can reach the Fallopian tube, subsequently increasing the chance of fertilization. This treatment offers sperm an advantage by giving it a head start. Sperm also bypasses the cervical mucus that in some cases inhibits the sperm progression. Best results are achieved when the IUI is performed exactly at the time of spontaneous ovulation. An artificial ovulation trigger in form of hCG (pregnancy hormone) can further optimize insemination timing.