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Support for Your LGBTQ+ Family Building Journey

The decision to expand your family can be both exciting and overwhelming. For those in the LGBTQ+ community, biological family building has its own unique set of challenges and joys.

Get expert guidance, innovative treatment options, and specialized care at Illume Fertility - no matter which pathway you choose.

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Understanding Your Options

Hoping to have a genetically-linked (biological) child? There are a few different pathways to explore.

For those assigned female at birth:

Intrauterine insemination (IUI): Sperm from a known donor or sperm bank is inserted directly into the uterus during ovulation.
In vitro fertilization (IVF): Eggs are retrieved from one partner, fertilized with donor sperm in a lab, and the resulting embryo is transferred back into the uterus.
Reciprocal IVF (RIVF): One partner's eggs are retrieved, fertilized with donor sperm, and transferred to the other partner's uterus, allowing both to participate biologically.

For those assigned male at birth:

Gestational surrogacy: A surrogate carries an embryo created with one partner's sperm and a donor egg.

For transgender individuals or couples:

Fertility preservation: Freezing eggs or sperm before transitioning can allow for biological parenting later.
Other options: Depending on individual circumstances, options like IUI, IVF, or surrogacy may be possible.

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LGBTQ+ Family-Building Services

With a full range of LGBTQ+ family-building pathways, including state-of-the-art assisted reproductive technology like IUI and IVF, an in-house egg donor program, and expert guidance for surrogacy journeys, you'll be in great hands.

Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)

From unmedicated cycles to ovulation induction and injectable medication, IUI offers various levels of intervention, giving you more options.

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In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

For over 20 years, our award-winning IVF treatment program and state-of-the-art laboratory have helped hundreds of LGBTQ+ families grow.

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Donor Conception

Along with an in-house egg donor program and established relationships with trusted sperm banks, our Third Party Reproduction team guides you the entire way.

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Surrogacy Support

With over 1,000 surrogacy journeys completed, Illume offers start-to-finish support for intended parents and gestational carriers, a great option for same-sex male couples.

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dedicated to equality

A Leader in LGBTQ+ Care

Illume Fertility has been designated an "LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader" by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index for the seventh year in a row.

The only free-standing fertility center given the HEI designation in New England, our practice continues to demonstrate its commitment to providing the highest quality care to the LGBTQ+ community.

How does a clinic get this award?

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A few reasons LGBTQ+ patients enjoy working with us:

LGBTQ+ Community Involvement

From annual Pride events to advocating for LGBTQ+ rights to partnerships with Gays With Kids, Family Equality, and Men Having Babies, we stay engaged with what matters to you.

Fully Inclusive Environment

Feel supported throughout your family-building journey in a safe, welcoming space featuring inclusive signage and staff who receive regular training to deliver the best LGBTQ+ care.

A History of Success

You deserve the best care possible. With exceptional success rates and innovative treatment options, Illume Fertility can help you turn your dream of a family into reality.

Dedicated Third Party Reproduction Team

LGBTQ+ family building often requires the help of an egg or sperm donor, a process involving additional steps that can feel daunting. Our specialized Third Party Reproduction team offers comprehensive support for every donor conception journey.

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"We originally went to a different fertility clinic. When we ended up at Illume we were beyond pleased - it was a significant improvement in every way. The staff was warmer and more informative, the facilities were nicer, and we never felt rushed - everyone was so kind and helpful!"

Taylor & Mary Kate, moms to Hunter

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“It was important to us to work with a doctor and clinic that really embraces the LGBTQ+ community, and it was immediately clear that the entire Illume Fertility team truly derives joy from helping us grow our families.”

Tim & Steve, dads to Ben & Lucy

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"Being able to grow our family with the help of Illume Fertility has been amazing - they make things feel so easy and are supportive each step of the way."

Yessenia & Millie, moms to Nova

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Your Inclusive Family-Building Partner

Support Every Step of the Way

When you work with Illume, you gain access to a full range of resources and experts with decades of both personal and professional experience in LGBTQ+ family building.

Gay Parents To Be

Gay Parents To Be is our educational resource hub for LGBTQ+ intended parents. Offering in-depth information on treatment pathways, legal resources, and a supportive community, you can find answers to your family-building questions whenever you need them.

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Meet Dr. Leondires

Illume Fertility's Founder and Medical Director Dr. Mark Leondires understands the complexities of LGBTQ+ family building firsthand. After he and his partner welcomed two children through egg donation and surrogacy, he developed an even deeper passion for providing inclusive care to all.

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Community Partners

We regularly collaborate with the following organizations to offer education, support, and other resources to LGBTQ+ families. Visit their websites to learn more about what they offer.

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Ready to begin your family-building journey?

Contact Illume Fertility today to learn more about your fertility and family-building options or visit Gay Parents To Be for additional resources created for the LGBTQ+ community.

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