At HRC Fertility, our physicians are dedicated to helping the LGBTQ+ community achieve their dreams of parenthood.
We offer various fertility procedures, from in vitro fertilization (IVF) for LGBTQ+ couples to IUI (intrauterine insemination), so that anyone can have the opportunity to be a parent. With over 35 years of experience, we have the tools, knowledge, and broad spectrum of resources to help you navigate your journey with confidence and peace of mind.
At HRC Fertility, we proudly support LGBTQ+ couples on their journey to parenthood, offering a variety of innovative options tailored to your unique needs and dreams.
From surrogacy to egg or sperm donation, we’re here to help you build the family you’ve always envisioned. Our services include:
Your journey to parenthood comes with several considerations. When discussing your family planning goals, it’s important that you are on the same page when it comes to:
Once you and your partner have had a conversation about these things, it’s time to look into the different family-building options HRC Fertility can offer.
We specialize in today’s most innovative treatments and methods to help you build your family in a way that makes sense for you. Learn more about our services below, or schedule your consultation to discuss your goals with one of our specialists.
Our LGBTQ+ friendly fertility centers offer IVF for same-sex couples. IVF involves combining the sperm and eggs in a laboratory setting and transferring the embryo back to the uterus. This is one of the oldest and most commonly used options in LGBTQ+ family planning.
During the IVF process, sometimes, one partner will provide the egg, and the other will carry the pregnancy, or surrogates may be engaged to support the fertility journey for intended parent(s). Checking each individual’s hormone levels and performing a hysterosalpingogram (HDG) test will help determine the best option.
Same-sex male couples can undergo IVF using donor eggs and a gestational carrier. One or both partners may provide sperm to create embryos for transfer to the gestational carrier.
Your care team will connect you to reputable agencies that provide egg donors gestational carriers, as well as experienced reproductive attorneys to assist with legal arrangements. Patients also have the option to work with a known or directed egg donor or gestational carrier.
Book your IVF consultation and learn more about our IVF for lesbian and gay couples.
If you are part of a couple involving two individuals with ovaries, you will make two important decisions with regard to fertility: (1) who will provide eggs and (2) who will carry the pregnancy.
Same-sex female couples may choose to conceive through donor IUI or IVF. Your care team will perform a fertility evaluation and help you decide which option is best for you.
IUI involves placing anonymous or known donor sperm inside the uterus of the individual who will carry the baby. Sperm is washed before being placed in the uterus for an increased chance of pregnancy.
With reciprocal IVF, one partner provides eggs, undergoing ovarian stimulation and egg retrieval, and the other carries the pregnancy. Many couples feel this approach allows them both to actively participate in fertility treatment and feel involved in the pregnancy.
Your care team will help facilitate the process of donor sperm selection. If using a non-directed/anonymous donor, we will provide a referral to a reputable sperm bank. For couples using a directed/known donor, we will help navigate the process of medical and psychological evaluation and legal counsel.
Fertility Preservation
Gender-affirming therapy has the potential to compromise future fertility. Individuals planning to begin gender affirming treatment may wish to consider egg or sperm freezing prior to beginning treatment.
Transgender Man With a Female Partner
Transgender Man With a Male Partner
Transgender Woman With a Female Partner
Transgender Woman With a Male Partner
HRC’s Southern California fertility clinics host one of the most successful donor egg programs in the United States and the world. We will help you find and select an egg donor that meets your individual needs.
HRC partners with trusted sperm banks and will help you select a donor that is right for you.
HRC Fertility partners with trusted surrogacy agencies and will help you select a surrogate that is perfect for you and your partner.
Schedule a consultation with us today to learn more about how IUI may be a good fit for you and your partner.
Surrogacy is a popular LGBTQ+ family planning option among same-sex couples who may be facing fertility issues.
Surrogacy involves a person carrying out a pregnancy for the couple and can be a friend, family member, or volunteer. You may work with a surrogacy agency or find an independent surrogate. Either way, HRC Fertility is here to support your journey with medical screening for surrogacy. Added benefits of our services include:
Get started on how to choose a surrogate with a member of our experienced medical team, who will talk you through the steps.
Because of advancements in reproductive technology, we’re proud to offer LGBTQ+ couples a variety of fertility care options which include:
Intended parents may sometimes choose to avail themselves of sperm donations to help create their families. HRC Fertility can receive the sperm donation and provide added ancillary care services related to sperm donation.
For over 35 years, HRC Fertility has utilized world-class assisted reproductive technology, and provided compassion care to help all persons achieve their dreams of becoming parents.
