LGBTQ + Family Building

Guiding Your Journey to Parenthood

At Main Line Fertility, we believe that love defines a family. We are proud to provide inclusive and affirming fertility care for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples ready to embark on the journey to parenthood. No matter your identity or path, our team is here to guide you with compassion, expertise, and the latest fertility technologies to help you build the family of your dreams.

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LGBTQ+ Fertility Options We Offer

Main Line Fertility provides a full spectrum of fertility care services for patients of all identities, orientations, and relationship statuses, including:

  • Whether you’re ready to have a baby or just want to learn more about your options for fertility preservation, a fertility work-up is the first step.

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  • A type of artificial insemination that allows physicians to inject sperm directly into a patient’s uterine cavity during an optimal time of ovulation to achieve pregnancy. 

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  • The process of fertilization by obtaining eggs and sperm, and then manually combining an egg and sperm in a laboratory dish. The embryo(s) is then transferred to the uterus.

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  • The process of freezing eggs, sperm, or embryos, allowing you to plan for your future now so that you have options later.

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  • Also known as partner-assisted reproduction, shared motherhood, partner IVF, co-IVF, or ROPA (reception of oocytes from partner), reciprocal IVF is a process in which one partner acts as an egg donor to the other allowing both partners to participate, biologically and emotionally, in a pregnancy.

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  • A first-of-its-kind device used in fertility treatment, INVOCELL holds the eggs and sperm in your body for fertilization and incubation, allowing patients to be more personally involved in the process of achieving pregnancy.

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  • Our team can help aspiring parents navigate the third-party reproduction process. This includes gestational surrogacy, as well as sperm, egg, and embryo donation.

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  • “We finally found the right person to share all of our life goals with and connect with on so many levels. Because Jenn was over 30 by the time we connected as a couple, we knew child bearing had a timeline. Neither of us had any hesitation to begin realizing the dream of becoming parents."

Communities We Serve

Main Line Fertility is proud to serve the diverse LGBTQ+ population of the Philadelphia metro area. We provide family-building services and fertility care for many unique communities.

The Benefits of Choosing Main Line for LGBTQ+ Fertility Care

We value all families with an understanding of the love and commitment it takes to make one. At Main Line Fertility, all physicians have extensive experience in helping LGBTQ+ patients achieve their goals of becoming parents, translating the love they feel into the family they desire. Each of our fertility specialists has completed family equality training and is committed to providing the most inclusive care possible.

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 LGBTQ+ Family Building FAQs

  • Fertility treatment costs vary based on the type of treatment and the number of cycles required for success. Depending on your insurance plan, you might also have some coverage available. Self-pay for IVF starts at $14,250, and self-pay for IUI starts at $2,600. 

    When it comes to surrogacy, many factors can impact cost, including:

    • Using a known surrogate or an agency

    • Care and complications such as multiple IVF cycles and twins

    • Legal challenges concerning parental rights

    At Main Line Fertility, our team will guide you through everything you need to know and ensure you have a complete understanding of all costs associated with your fertility care.

  • At Main Line Fertility, we believe everyone deserves the chance to become a parent and are proud to support our local LGBTQ+ communities. We are sponsors of the Mazzoni Center, Philly Family Pride, and Men Having Babies. Additionally, we partner with Gays with Kids Academy and Connecting Rainbows. We also participate in Pride events in Philadelphia, Lancaster, Chester County, Delaware County, and Montgomery County.

  • At Main Line Fertility, we have an exclusive in-house donor egg database with no waiting period, giving our patients access to over two thousand high-quality eggs. 

    If you're looking for a sperm donor, our third-party reproduction team has extensive experience working with leading sperm banks across the United States and internationally. These sperm banks provide pre-screened frozen specimens that can be purchased and shipped to our in-house laboratory. We can store the sperm safely until you're ready to use it. 

Schedule a Consult for LGBTQ+ Fertility in the Philadelphia Area

At Main Line Fertility, we use the most cutting-edge technologies to create personalized care plans for every patient who walks through our fertility clinic doors, including those seeking help for LGBTQ+ fertility care and family-building. We understand the emotional impacts that infertility can have on individuals and couples who wish to become parents and offer a wide range of diagnostic and treatment modalities to address all types of infertility. Connect with Main Line Fertility today to schedule a consultation by filling out our online form or contact us directly at one of our fertility clinics in Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr, West Chester, Havertown, Reading, or Fort Washington, PA.

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