Same sex fertility counselling

Considering fertility treatment can be difficult for any family, but the road can be even tougher for LGBTQ families.  The good news is, that now, more than ever before, there are more options available for these couples who are ready to grow their families.  Seeking fertility treatment in private clinics is becoming increasingly common for same sex couples and there are a myriad of therapies, like counselling, that can support you on your journey.

For same sex couples who are looking to have a biological connection to their children there are three options, which are intra-uterine insemination (IUI), in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), o

r surrogacy. Typically, IUI is the main treatment used for female couples looking to start their family; and IVF can also be used if the couples is experiencing fertility issues.  For male couples, surrogacy is the main treatment used and within that treatment they can chose between gestational or traditional surrogacy.

However, within these treatments there are many emotional implications associated with these decisions and counselling can be really useful at all stages of the process.  We can discuss the implications of using donor gametes and explore the challenges that same sex couples might face as they are growing their family.  The most important aspect of fertility counselling is that you feel supported throughout the entire process and know that you have a safe, non-judgmental space to discuss anything that may arise along your fertility journey and that you are supported by an affirming and knowledgeable professional.