Treatment:LGBTQ+ families
LGBTQ+ family building
Two moms, two dads, trans and nonbinary parents. Your family, planned your way.
- Donor IUI to carrier journey
- $1,600 to $40,000
- First visit
- In person or video
Overview
Overview
Our forms ask for your pronouns and your partner's role, not "husband" and "wife." Our team trains every year on inclusive care. And our doctors build plans for LGBTQ+ families every week, so you will not be the first family like yours we have helped.
For two-mom families, options include donor IUI or reciprocal IVF, where one partner's eggs are used and the other partner carries the pregnancy. For two-dad families, we coordinate IVF with donor eggs and a gestational carrier. For trans and nonbinary patients, we offer egg and sperm freezing before or during transition.
Who it is for
Often a good fit when
- Two-mom families choosing donor IUI or reciprocal IVF
- Two-dad families planning with an egg donor and gestational carrier
- Trans and nonbinary people preserving fertility
- Single LGBTQ+ people building a family on their own
Step by step
What to expect, in order
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Week 1
Consult for both partners
Together, in person or by video. We talk through every path that fits your family and goals.
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Weeks 2 to 4
Testing and counseling
Testing for whoever will provide eggs or carry, plus a counseling session about donors and family stories.
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Weeks 3 to 8
Donor or carrier match
We help you choose a sperm or egg bank. For carriers, we work alongside the agency you choose.
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When you are ready
Your treatment cycle
Donor IUI, reciprocal IVF, or IVF with a carrier. Your nurse coordinates every date and every party.
Included in your plan
- Inclusive intake, forms, and language throughout
- Consults for both partners at no extra cost
- Donor counseling session
- Coordination with sperm banks, egg banks, and carrier agencies
- Referral to a family law attorney who works with LGBTQ+ families
Costs
Self-pay ranges, in plain sight
Planning ranges in US dollars. Your written estimate after your consult shows exactly which lines apply to you, and what insurance may cover.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Donor IUI cycle Cycle fees plus donor sperm | $1,600 to $3,200 |
| Reciprocal IVF One partner's eggs, the other partner carries; IVF cycle plus a frozen transfer | $18,000 to $25,000 |
| IVF for a gestational carrier journey Clinic fees only; carrier and agency fees are separate | $25,000 to $40,000 |
| Fertility preservation before transition Egg or sperm freezing, first year of storage included | $1,000 to $12,000 |
Good to know Gestational carrier journeys include agency, legal, and carrier costs set by others. We list our clinic fees clearly and help you understand the rest before you sign with anyone.
Plan a budget and see financing optionsQuestions
People often ask us
Can both of us be involved in the pregnancy?
Yes. With reciprocal IVF, one partner provides the eggs and the other carries the pregnancy. Many two-mom families choose it for that reason.
Do you work with gestational carrier agencies?
Yes. We work alongside the agency you choose, handle the medical screening and IVF, and coordinate every date with your carrier.
Can I freeze eggs or sperm before starting hormones?
Yes. We can often schedule quickly, and we talk through how timing fits with your care team's plan.
Other treatment paths
Start your journey
Planning your family? We would love to help.
Five short questions, no medical details. Your nurse coordinator calls within two business days to book your first consult, in person or by video.
No referral needed. In person or virtual first consults.