LGBTQ Family Building

At The Valley Hospital Fertility Center, we feel privileged to help all of our patients on their path to parenthood. Here, gay, lesbian, and transgender individuals and couples can expect compassionate, respectful fertility care from experts who understand both the joys and complexities of building a family.

The Valley Approach to LGBTQ+ Family Building

Intended parents can depend on the Fertility Center for help in exploring all possible fertility avenues. Our goal is to tailor your treatment plan to your needs, based on your wishes and your medical history. 

In addition, Valley – an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer, as designated by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation – is committed to providing care for all, in accordance with our nondiscrimination policy. Patients receive full support from a team that is specially trained in delivering affirming, culturally sensitive care. 

Fertility Treatment Options for the LGBTQ+ Community

Patients have access to the full spectrum of fertility services at Valley’s Fertility Center, including: 

Fertility Assessment

Our team performs comprehensive fertility assessments for both men and women, with an emphasis on patients’ total health and well-being. 

Third-Party Reproduction

We help patients navigate gestational surrogacy, donor sperm services, donor egg services, artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization (IVF), and other reproduction options. 

Fertility Preservation

We support adult transgender patients before and during gender-affirming treatment with options for future family building. Our fertility preservation treatments include sperm freezing, egg freezing, embryo freezing, and testicular tissue freezing. 

Reciprocal IVF

Also known as partner-assisted reproduction, partner IVF, reception of oocytes from partner, or co-maternity IVF, this procedure is an option for lesbian couples and transgender men with functional female organs. With reciprocal IVF, both partners can share in the IVF and gestation process.

Why Choose Valley for LGBTQ+ Family Building?

• Expertise navigating third-party reproduction: When it comes to choosing a third-party agency for egg donors, sperm donors and/or gestational surrogacy, our team can provide referrals to help you make decisions that are best for you. Our years of experience in navigating the legal issues surrounding third-party reproduction means we’re well prepared to recommend and work with reproductive attorneys, making the process as smooth and straightforward as possible.
• Careful third-party screening and selection: You will have a dedicated third-party nurse coordinator and psychologist, both of whom will assist you through initial assessments and the donor selection and screening process. Potential third-party donors and/or gestational carriers undergo a thorough screening process at Valley, including medical and family history, psychological testing and more.
• Supportive care: We know that the road to building a family isn’t always an easy one. Our staff is always available to help make your experience less stressful — whether you need clinical information about your chosen service, financial answers from our billing coordinator, or simply a reassuring shoulder to lean on.