lesbian family planning: fertility treatments

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<h2>Lesbian Family Planning Options</h2>
Before you begin one of these procedures, you will need to select a sperm donor. Start your search for a donor in our free <a href="/en-us/us-shop/client/find-donor/search-sperm-donors/">Sperm Donor Search</a>. There is a helpful guide to using our website which may come in handy.
Once you have found the right donor for your family, it's time to choose the best fertility treatment option to have the baby of your dreams. Here are some of your options:
<h3>1. Artificial Insemination: IUI or ICI</h3>
Artificial insemination is the process of sperm being placed into a woman's vagina or uterus for the purpose of achieving pregnancy without sexual intercourse.
The two procedures are called Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) or Intracervical Insemination (ICI). <a href="/en-us/us-shop/client/about-sperm-and-eggs/donor-sperm/">Donor sperm</a> is used when one (or both) partner(s) are ovulating. Read moer about <a href="/en-us/us-shop/client/blog/learn-about-ovulation/" rel="noopener noreferrer">ovulation</a> here.
IUI is a procedure that is done at a clinic and performed by your doctor. The physician will place the sperm inside your uterus. ICI, also known as <a href="/en-us/us-shop/client/about-sperm-and-eggs/donor-sperm/home-insemination/" rel="noopener noreferrer">home insemination</a>, is a procedure that is done in the comfort and privacy of your residence. If you want to read the other <a href="/en-us/us-shop/client/blog/benefits-to-using-home-insemination/">benefits of home insemination</a>, then follow the link to our blog post on the subject.
We ship the sperm straws and everything you need to perform the insemination directly to your door. It is one of the easiest options you have, as a lesbian couple, to build your family.
If you are going to use home insemination, then we can recommend you to read our blog post on <a href="/en-us/us-shop/client/blog/home-insemination-process/">how to make home insemination successful</a>.
<h3>2. IVF - With One Person's Egg and Uterus</h3>
In-vitro fertilization (IVF) is&nbsp;an assisted reproductive technology where an egg and sperm are combined in a laboratory for fertilization. Once an embryo has formed, it will be transferred to the uterus where a successful pregnancy will hopefully occur. IVF is considered one of the most successful fertility treatment options available.
Read more about <a href="/en-us/us-shop/client/blog/ivf-treatment-cryos-explains/">IVF treatment</a> here.
In this particular process, only one of you will have your eggs retrieved, inseminated and then implanted back into your uterus. Before the process begins, the designated partner will complete a panel of pre-pregnancy, infectious disease, and genetic screening tests. The eggs are retrieved and then inseminated with your selected donor sperm in two separate processes.
Once embryos have formed, a screening is done to make sure the implantation site is healthy and ready for the embryo to be implanted. While usually only one of you will undergo this entire process, it is possible for both of you to be impregnated at the same time and hope to have donor siblings (diblings).
<h3>3. Reciprocal&nbsp;IVF&nbsp;</h3>
In the process of reciprocal in-vitro fertilization (IVF), one partner will donate her eggs to the other who will carry the pregnancy. This is a great way for couples to both participate in the process of bringing a child into the world together.
One partner will donate her eggs and go through the process of taking fertility medications. This will help produce multiple mature eggs. Afterward, she will undergo egg retrieval. Once the eggs are retrieved, they are combined with your selected donor sperm in an&nbsp;IVF laboratory.
The partner planning to carry the pregnancy will start tests and preparations to make sure her uterus is ready for the embryo. When the time is right, the embryo will be transferred to her uterus for implantation.
As you can see, the options for starting a family range from inexpensive and un-intrusive (home insemination) to very expensive and invasive (reciprocal IVF). Reciprocal IVF allows both parents to contribute to the pregnancy process; regular IVF has very good success rates, and home insemination is both cost-effective and private. Depending on your wants and needs, there is an option for you.
If you want to learn more about the&nbsp;<a href="/en-us/us-shop/client/blog/home-insemination-vs-iui/">cost of home insemination compared to other fertility treatments</a>, we recommend you to follow the link to our blog post on the subject.

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<h2>Contact Cryos</h2>
If you have any questions regarding these family planning options and procedures, please contact Cryos for guidance. You may speak with one of our helpful bilingual Customer Care Coordinators at (407) 203-1175 or email us at <a href="mailto:usa@cryosinternational.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">usa@cryosinternational.com</a>. A live online chat system is also available on our website&nbsp;from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday - Friday.
Success rates for these procedures vary based on individual circumstances. Age is an important factor to look at as women under 40 have an overall higher success rate than women over 40 do.
Remember to choose your favorite donor before you begin one of these three procedures. There are over 170 ethnically diverse options available on the Cryos donor search. You may also consider scheduling an appointment with a reproductive professional who can help guide you with your decision.
We wish you the best of luck on your path to parenthood and hope Cryos can be a part of your beautiful journey!