For Women & Same-Sex Female Couples
IUI or IVF
Female couples will decide which partner will carry the pregnancy and select a sperm donor, while a single woman will only need to select a sperm donor. If repeated attempts with IUI do not result in pregnancy, further options may include the use of fertility drugs with IUI, or IVF treatment.
For Men & Same-Sex Male Couples
Egg Donation, Surrogacy and IVF
Men wishing to build a family will use both an egg donor and a gestational surrogate, as well as in vitro fertilization (IVF). Gay couples will decide which partner will use his sperm to undergo routine sperm testing, while a single man will use his own sperm. Even if a male fertility issue is discovered, the sperm can often be used successfully.
During Your Visit
We encourage you to ask questions about the process of becoming a parent.
If any diagnostic testing is needed, we will schedule these so the doctor can develop a treatment plan that is customized to your desired outcome.
Your private consultation will include:
- Overview of your medical history
- Potential treatment plans
- Financial options
Eggs Seeking Sperm Seminar
June 20, 2019 @ 6-7:30pm
New-patient seminar for same-sex female couples, single women & anyone with eggs who needs sperm. Join us to learn more about options to start or grow your family.
Donor Egg + Surrogacy Seminar
February 13, 2019 @ 6-7:30pm
Learn about fertility options including IVF, ORM’s Egg Donor Program, surrogacy, genetic testing and more. This is a great informational session for same-sex male couples, single men & anyone interested in growing their family through donor eggs and surrogacy.
ORM Cherishes the LGBTQ Community
Meet Liz and Andrea
Andrea and Liz met in 2010 through mutual friends and have been together ever since. After they were married, they had their first son through IUI in Phoenix, Arizona.
Meet Cara and Jen
Cara and Jen met in 2003 and shared a commitment ceremony in 2006. A year later, they decided to grow their family.
Meet Jeff and Chris
Jeff and Chris have been together since they were sophomores in college. As their life together progressed, they started to talk about the possibility of having children once they hit their early thirties.
ORM At the Center of the Rainbow Family Explosion
Dr. Brandon J. Bankowski M.D. and Dr. John S. Hesla M.D were featured in a HuffPost article on the growth in LGBTQ family planning.