For lesbian couples, having a baby comes with its own unique set of challenges. Our dedicated fertility specialists are hugely experienced in helping same-sex couples conceive, using a proven mix of medicinal treatments and holistic therapies to give you the best possible chance of success.
We will work closely with you to decide which treatment will work best for you, and support you every step of the way on your journey to becoming pregnant.
If you are a same-sex female couple looking to become pregnant, there are various treatments available to you. If you decide to come to us for an initial consultation, we will work closely with you to discuss everything from medical history to your future plans, and decide, together, which treatment suits you and your family best.
IUI, or intrauterine insemination, is a process by which donor sperm is inserted directly into a woman’s womb. This process can take place in your natural ovulation cycle, or can be medically stimulated, depending on your needs. For many, this is the most sensible first step towards becoming pregnant, as it is much quicker and less expensive than IVF.
While the success rates are lower than those of IVF, many feel like opting for a low level assisted fertility approach is the most attractive first step. We will always suggest this option first if there is a reasonable chance it will be effective.
IVF, or in-vitro fertilisation, is a process by which the egg is fertilised by the sperm outside of the body in a laboratory. As a single-sex female couple, this is often a popular choice when trying to become pregnant.
In an IVF consultation, we will discuss everything you need to know about the process, from the legalities of donor sperm to the decision of whose eggs to use in the process, to make sure you are completely confident with each step of the treatment.
At Zita West Clinic, we will guide you entirely through the process of finding donor sperm. It can be obtained from the UK or abroad, and we will offer regular fertility counselling sessions to talk through the process and make sure all legalities are met. As with everything we offer, our doctors are always available to answer any questions you may have.
The only difference between IVF for same-sex couples and for opposite sex couples is the need to find donor sperm. This may add a bit of time onto the overall process, due to having to both obtain and discuss the legalities of donor sperm, but once this is all in place, the process is identical as for any other couple.
The IVF treatment for same-sex couples costs exactly the same as for opposite sex couples. Prices for a round of IVF start from £4,110, and any additional therapies will add onto this. Obtaining donor sperm may incur an extra cost, but this would depend on your individual situation.
We have plenty of client testimonials from a wide variety of patients. Whether you are thinking about IVF, IUI, or even egg freezing, we are very proud to hear what our previous patients say about their experience at Zita West Clinic.
Get in touch with one of our dedicated IVF advisers for more information on this, and how we can help you conceive.
At Zita West Clinic, we understand that each individual person needs an individual approach to starting a family. From the moment you walk through our door, you will receive personalised and comprehensive guidance and advice to help you through your fertility journey: the future of your family starts here.