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THEFERTILITY LGBT COUPLES HAVE OPTIONS
EXPERT FOR STARTING A FAMILY
I am in a same sex donor sperm to create embryos that are if there are any legal considerations
marriage. My spouse placed in the other woman’s uterus. based on their treatment decision.
and I would like to
start a family. What Male couples will need to utilize Loving families come in many forms.
are our options? IVF treatment with an egg donor and Reproductive technologies have come a long
a gestational carrier. The donor egg is way to help couples build families, in ways
With advances in modern fertilized with one of the partner’s sperm to most people never even considered. I would
reproductive techniques there are create embryos. An embryo is then placed advise that you contact a Reproductive
various options available to assist couples into the uterus of a gestational carrier who Endocrinology and Infertility specialist to
in building their families. carries the pregnancy for the couple. discuss your treatment options.
Female couples typically have more You should speak with a Welcome to the “Ask the
family building options than male couples. psychological counselor familiar with Fertility Expert” column.
The treatment options for female couples reproductive and infertility issues. Dr. Wendy J. Schillings of
range from basic artificial insemination The counselor will aid you in making Reproductive Medicine
with donor sperm, to more involved decisions regarding what conversations Associates of Pennsylvania
treatments, such as in vitro fertilization to have with your immediate support (RMAPA), answers
(IVF). One option is for one female to system as well as for your future child. questions Inspire Health
provide the eggs, fertilize them with It is also important that couples using readers may have about
donors seek legal counsel, to determine Dr. Wendy J. Schillings, fertility topics that affect
both men and women.
MD, FACOG
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EXPERT FOR STARTING A FAMILY
I am in a same sex donor sperm to create embryos that are if there are any legal considerations
marriage. My spouse placed in the other woman’s uterus. based on their treatment decision.
and I would like to
start a family. What Male couples will need to utilize Loving families come in many forms.
are our options? IVF treatment with an egg donor and Reproductive technologies have come a long
a gestational carrier. The donor egg is way to help couples build families, in ways
With advances in modern fertilized with one of the partner’s sperm to most people never even considered. I would
reproductive techniques there are create embryos. An embryo is then placed advise that you contact a Reproductive
various options available to assist couples into the uterus of a gestational carrier who Endocrinology and Infertility specialist to
in building their families. carries the pregnancy for the couple. discuss your treatment options.
Female couples typically have more You should speak with a Welcome to the “Ask the
family building options than male couples. psychological counselor familiar with Fertility Expert” column.
The treatment options for female couples reproductive and infertility issues. Dr. Wendy J. Schillings of
range from basic artificial insemination The counselor will aid you in making Reproductive Medicine
with donor sperm, to more involved decisions regarding what conversations Associates of Pennsylvania
treatments, such as in vitro fertilization to have with your immediate support (RMAPA), answers
(IVF). One option is for one female to system as well as for your future child. questions Inspire Health
provide the eggs, fertilize them with It is also important that couples using readers may have about
donors seek legal counsel, to determine Dr. Wendy J. Schillings, fertility topics that affect
both men and women.
MD, FACOG
A Cleaner DMaouragvhitaenrsKHionmg’es
Home is a
Healthier Home Personal Care Facility
Our Carpet Cleaning Service is Certified For the rst time in many years, we have private rooms
available for men or women in need of long term or respite care.
asthama & allergy friendly™
Located in Historic Downtown Bethlehem
Meets
ASP:16:01 Rates beginning at $65 per day!
Standard for Fully Certi ed Facility
Professional Serving Seniors Since 1923
Carpet Steam
Cleaning Call today for a Personal tour!
BEYOND CARPET CLEANING 610-867-5382
CARPET | TILE & GROUT | HARDWOOD | UPHOLSTERY 61 West Market Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018
$35.00 Off
Any Service Off $150 or More.
Restrictions: Valid at participating locations only, some restrictions may
apply. Expires on 10/31/2015, must present coupon at time of service.
CARPET • UPHOLSTERY • TILE • HARDWOOD
