At Wellnest, we are proud to provide inclusive, compassionate care to help build the families of LGBTQ+ individuals and couples. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to grow their family, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Our expert team understands the unique challenges and needs faced by the LGBTQ+ community when navigating fertility and reproductive care. From the first consultation to creating personalized treatment plans, we are dedicated to making the process as smooth and empowering as possible.
Our Services Include:
- Donor Sperm or Egg Coordination: Connecting you with the right donor options to meet your needs.
- Surrogacy Support: Guiding intended parents through the surrogacy process.
- Reciprocal IVF: Helping lesbian couples share the journey by using one partner’s eggs and the other partner carrying the pregnancy.
- Fertility Preservation: Offering options for egg, sperm, or embryo freezing for those who wish to grow their family in the future.
- Comprehensive Fertility Evaluations: Providing an in-depth understanding of your reproductive health and available pathways to parenthood.
We celebrate all families and strive to provide a safe, welcoming environment for everyone. Wellnest is honored to be a part of your story, and we are committed to creating a space where you feel respected and supported throughout your fertility journey.
Fertility Pathways for Gay Men
For gay men looking to start a family, the process typically involves using their own sperm in conjunction with a gestational surrogate.
The Process:
- Sperm: Gay men seeking to have biological children can use their own sperm for fertilization.
- Egg Donation: If using an egg donor, our team can help match you with a donor service that meets your needs.
- Gestational Surrogacy: A surrogate mother will carry the pregnancy. This process includes selecting a surrogate, undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF), and transferring the embryo to the surrogate.
- Support: Our team will guide you throughout the surrogacy process, offering emotional support and assistance with the logistics of the journey.
Fertility Pathways for Lesbian Women
Lesbian couples can use reciprocal IVF to share the experience of creating their family together. This option allows one partner to provide the eggs, while the other carries the pregnancy.
The Process:
- Reciprocal IVF: One partner provides the eggs for fertilization through IVF, while the other partner carries the pregnancy. This process allows both partners to be biologically connected to the child, which can be a deeply meaningful experience for many couples.
- Donor Sperm: For the fertilization of the eggs, you will need to choose a sperm donor. The sperm can be obtained from a sperm bank or a known donor, depending on your preferences.
- In Vitro Fertilization (IVF): The fertilized embryos are implanted into the partner who will carry the pregnancy, completing the IVF process.
- Emotional Support and Guidance: We provide counseling options and support throughout the IVF and pregnancy journey to ensure that both partners feel included and empowered.
Fertility Options for Transgender Couples or Individuals
For transgender individuals or couples, starting a family may involve navigating specific needs related to hormone therapy, fertility preservation, and reproductive health.
The Process:
- Fertility Preservation: Before transitioning, transgender individuals may choose to preserve their eggs or sperm. This process can include freezing eggs, sperm, or embryos for future use.
- Hormone Therapy Considerations: If you are undergoing hormone therapy, it's important to consider how it may affect fertility. At Wellnest, we work with you to assess the impact of hormone therapy on your reproductive health and provide options for fertility preservation if needed.
- Donor Sperm or Egg: Depending on the individual’s fertility situation, you may require the use of a donor egg or sperm to build your family.
- Surrogacy: For transgender men who no longer have a uterus, surrogacy may be a viable option for becoming a biological parent. This process includes choosing a gestational surrogate and creating embryos through IVF with your preserved sperm or donor sperm.
- Support: Throughout this journey, we offer counseling and support to help address any emotional or logistical challenges, and ensure that you feel comfortable and confident in your decisions.
Ready to Begin?
We invite you to schedule a consultation to learn more about our LGBTQ+ fertility services and how we can help you build the family you’ve always envisioned.
