We believe that families, like babies, come in all shapes and sizes. When you decide to let us help you start a family, you and your partner will have an initial consultation with one of our physicians. Once the testing has been completed, your fertility team will work with you to develop the most appropriate treatment regimen for you and your goals.
Potential treatments for same-sex couples include:. It is important to discuss your family planning goals with your physician, so they can help determine the best way to achieve those goals. Here are some questions to discuss with your partner about family planning:. Taking some time to think about these issues before your appointment can help you clarify what is important to you. Once you decide on the best course of treatment for you, it is important to stay in communication with your fertility nurse and treatment planning team.
Additional infectious disease testing may be required, depending on how you decide to proceed. This additional testing may be required by law and will need to be performed within a very specific timeline. Finally, the use of an egg donor, known sperm donor, or gestational carrier may require that a legal contract be obtained in order to protect all involved parties.
Aspire can refer you to attorneys who specialize in reproductive and family issues in order to obtain this legal clearance in a timely and stress-free way.
Typically, couples decide together which partner will carry the pregnancy. This can be because of personal preference, or because of medical reasons. Some couples also decide to take turns with subsequent pregnancies. Whichever partner will carry this pregnancy will proceed with blood work to test hormone levels, and a hysterosalpingogram HSG to evaluate the health of the uterus and fallopian tubes.
