LGBTQIA+ Family Planning at IVF Florida
Everyone deserves the opportunity to grow their family with compassionate, expert fertility care. IVF Florida is proud to support LGBTQIA+ family planning and fertility options for individuals and couples of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Through personalized, affirming treatment plans, our experienced team offers a full spectrum of fertility services – including reciprocal IVF for lesbian couples, third-party reproduction and fertility preservation – to help you build the family that reflects your vision and values.
Fertility options for same-sex female couples
Couples with two egg-producing individuals who wish to pursue parenthood may choose from a range of fertility options based on personal, medical, and family-building goals. Reciprocal IVF for lesbian couples is a popular and effective option for shared biological connection.
Common paths include:
- Intrauterine insemination (IUI) using donor sperm
- In vitro fertilization (IVF) with one partner providing the egg and carrying the pregnancy
- Reciprocal IVF, where one partner provides the eggs and the other carries the pregnancy
- Fertility preservation, such as egg freezing, for those planning for a future pregnancy
Our team can coordinate care with anonymous or known sperm donors and provide legal referrals when needed. For those wondering about costs involved with IVF or other fertility options, we offer financial counseling and assistance navigating insurance benefits.


Fertility options for same-sex male couples and individuals
Same-sex male couples can choose third-party reproduction to pursue biologically related children. IVF Florida offers inclusive, comprehensive, and supportive care through every step of the process.
Family-building may involve:
- In vitro fertilization (IVF) using a donor egg and a gestational carrier (also known as a surrogate)
- Use of a known or anonymous egg donor
- Genetic testing (PGT) to select embryos
- Embryo transfer to a gestational carrier (surrogacy partner) with legal coordination and counseling support
If desired, eggs can be fertilized by sperm from both male partners to create embryos that are genetically related. One embryo is then typically transferred at a time into a gestational carrier. Surrogacy for LGBTQIA+ couples and individuals is supported through strong partnerships, legal coordination, and compassionate care.
Fertility options for transgender and gender-diverse individuals or couples
LGBTQIA+ family planning and fertility care at IVF Florida is inclusive of all gender identities. We offer tailored treatment and preservation options for patients pursuing parenthood before, during, or after gender-affirming care.
Fertility paths may include:
- Egg or sperm freezing prior to hormone therapy or surgery
- IVF using a partner’s or donor’s sperm or eggs
- Intrauterine insemination (IUI) with donor sperm or a known sperm provider
- Use of a gestational carrier (surrogate), if carrying a pregnancy is not possible or desired
Our team takes the time to understand each patient’s goals, medical history, and identity to build a plan that affirms who they are and what family means to them.