Fertility Treatment Options for Transgender Couples
Your Path to Parenthood Together
At Arbor Fertility, we recognize and celebrate the diverse journeys to parenthood, especially for transgender couples. Understanding the distinct needs and challenges you may face, we are committed to providing inclusive, respectful, and empathetic fertility care. Our goal is to support you in realizing your dream of starting or expanding your family.
Comprehensive Fertility Assessment
Our approach begins with a comprehensive assessment, taking into account your unique medical histories, transition statuses, and fertility goals. We ensure a safe and welcoming environment where you can openly discuss your needs and preferences. Begin exploring your fertility options with a team that understands and respects your unique journey. Contact us to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards building your family.
Tailored Fertility Options for Transgender Couples
At Arbor Fertility, we understand that each couple's fertility journey is unique. That's why we offer a range of customized treatment plans designed to suit your specific needs and maximize your chances of successful conception. Our experienced team, led by renowned fertility expert, Dr. Zarek, will work closely with you to determine the most effective treatment strategy, taking into consideration factors like the cause of infertility, age, medical history, and personal preferences. We are committed to using the latest technologies and research-driven methods to enhance your chances of a successful pregnancy.
Egg & Sperm Freezing: For transgender individuals who plan to undergo hormone therapy or gender-affirming surgery, we offer egg and sperm freezing (cryopreservation) before starting these treatments. This preserves your ability to have biological children in the future.
Learn More >IVF with Donor Gametes: Depending on your needs, IVF can be performed using donor eggs or sperm. This option is particularly relevant if cryopreservation wasn’t done before transitioning or in cases where using one's gametes isn’t feasible or desired.
Learn More >Gestational Surrogacy: For couples where neither partner can or wishes to carry a pregnancy, we facilitate gestational surrogacy. This involves creating an embryo using a donor egg or sperm (or your preserved gametes) and having the surrogate carry the pregnancy.
Learn More >Reciprocal IVF for Transgender Couples: Reciprocal IVF allows one partner to provide the sperm and the other partner, if eggs preservation occurred prior to hormone therapy, to provide the eggs. The embryo can then be carried by a surrogate.
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Discover Your Personalized IVF Success Probabilities
Discover your personalized IVF success probabilities with the Live Birth Predictor, a tool created by SART based on extensive data from nearly 500,000 therapy cycles since 2006.
This calculator evaluates your likelihood of achieving a live birth, taking into account various personal factors such as height, weight, and the cause of infertility - the latter may require a physician’s assessment and could change over your treatment course. It's important to note that this prediction is most accurate for individuals who have not previously undergone IVF treatments. Access the SART Live Birth Predictor now to better understand your IVF possibilities.
FAQs
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We offer various options including cryopreservation of eggs or sperm, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) with donor gametes, gestational surrogacy, and reciprocal IVF for transgender women couples, tailored to fit the unique needs of transgender individuals and couples.
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Yes, cryopreservation is a viable option for transgender individuals. This involves freezing eggs or sperm before undergoing hormone therapy or gender-affirming surgery, preserving the ability to have biological children in the future.
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Yes, IVF is a significant option, which can be performed using donor eggs or sperm, depending on individual circumstances and preferences. This is especially relevant if one or both partners have not undergone cryopreservation.
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Gestational surrogacy involves using an embryo created through IVF - using either the couple's preserved gametes or donor gametes - which is then implanted in a surrogate who carries the pregnancy to term.
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Reciprocal IVF allows both partners to be involved in the pregnancy. One partner provides the sperm, and the other, if eggs freezing occurred prior to hormone therapy, provides the eggs. The embryo is then carried by a surrogate.
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Yes, legal considerations can include establishing parental rights, especially in surrogacy arrangements. We recommend consulting with legal experts specializing in reproductive law and LGBTQ+ family rights.
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Yes, transgender men who have not undergone gender-affirming surgeries that involve the removal of reproductive organs may choose to carry a pregnancy and can use IUI or IVF with donor sperm.
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Success rates vary based on the specific treatment, age, and fertility health of the individuals involved. We provide personalized success rate information during your consultation.