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IVF fertility treatments for same-sex female couples.
Shared motherhood and reciprocal IVF is a fertility treatment for same-sex female couples who want to have a baby with the help of a sperm donor.
As the majority of same-sex female couples seeking fertility treatment are not infertile, they have good chances of pregnancy success with our IUI package, using donor sperm. However, the limitation of this treatment means that only one partner can be biologically involved with the conception and pregnancy.
With our Shared Motherhood IVF package, both partners can be part of the process, enabling a truly shared journey right from conception. One partner donates the eggs to be fertilised with the donor sperm to create embryos, with the other partner carrying the baby.
It is up to the couple as to whether they'd like to use their eggs or carry the baby. Our specialists can help to carry out our
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All inclusive pricing and as much at-home care as possible.
All-inclusive pricing for treatment means that the quoted price covers everything, including medications, monitoring, procedures, and any other necessary services.
You won't get any surprises or hidden costs later on. With other clinics, you may not include certain expenses upfront, so you could end up paying more than you expected.
All inclusive cost. No surprises.
Everything included, from appointments to medication
No unexpected payments
Pay in full or set up a plan
This package includes all of the medical necessities that both mothers will need for a full IVF cycle.
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What one full cycle means
A full IVF cycle consists of one episode of ovarian stimulation followed by egg collection for the biological mother and one transfer event of resultant embryo(s) for the gestational mother.
What's included
Differently from all other fertility clinics, we have included the fees associated with the below medications in our treatment packages;
Down regulation and Ovarian Stimulation-
Buserelin, Suprecur
Decapeptyl, Prostap, Synarel/Nafarelin (Nasal Spray)
Fyremadel and Cetrotide injections
Norethisterone, Contraceptive pill
Oestrogen pill and Oestrogen patches
GonalF, Bemfola, Menopur, Meriofert
Gonasi, Ovitrelle
Luteal support-
Progesterone pessaries and tablets (Cyclogest and Utrogestan)
Oestrogen tablets or patches
Your Apricity Clinician will always select the best treatment protocol for you to maximise your chances. Your treatment protocol will determine which medication you are advised to take. You will not necessarily be required to take all of the medication that is included in your treatment package and you may be advised to take medication that is not included in your treatment package.
What’s not included
Donor Sperm
The package does not include donor sperm. This is something that Semovo, our trusted partner and UK-based sperm bank, can help with. We do accept donor sperm from a selection of other reputable sperm banks - please contact our team if you wish to use another sperm bank.
Other
The HFEA considers that there isn't enough evidence to support the efficacy of some "add-on" treatments such as time-lapse imaging or PGS, which is why we do not include them in our standard pricing packages. We also do not include non-routine tests such as Natural Killer Cells or DNA fragmentation, although if required we would be happy to arrange them for you at additional cost.
In some cases, your consultant may prescribe additional medications on an individual basis to address specific concerns, for example, preventing blood clotting.
Some of these may not be included in your treatment package and would therefore be subject to additional charges.
Pergoveris
Clexane and Aspirin
Trental
Steroids (eg prednisolone)
Thyroxine
Progesterone Injections (eg lubion or IM injections)
Refund Policy
If cycle is abandoned before egg collection refund due = £2000.
If cycle is abandoned after eggs have been collected and before embryo transfer refund due = £1500.
CONSULTATIONS:
If cancelled or rescheduled with more than 48 hours notice before your scheduled appointment, you will not be charged. If cancelled or rescheduled with less than 48 hours notice, you will be charged in full for the consultation.
We are committed to providing a fertility journey based around your needs and preferences. Explore our additional services, which you can add to enhance your package upfront or any stage of your treatment.
Service | Blood TestsAt home with a nurse | Egg, Sperm & Embryo StoragePer year, additional storage |
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Cost | +£222 | +£360 |
Reciprocal IVF only uses one parent’s DNA for same-sex couples. The individual in the couple who supplies the egg is the parent who will be biologically related to the child.
Which partner will be the donor is an individual choice. However there are some factors that may influence this decision. For example, one partner may have a better medical history or feel more passionate about being biologically related to the child. Whereas the other may be more equipped to carry the pregnancy, even if they are not the biological parent.
Choosing a donor is an important decision which is subjective to the individual’s or couple’s preferences. Some choose a donor based on a similar appearance or one whose characteristics match their own. Whilst medical history is also an important consideration, all sperm donors are screened for hereditary diseases.
Reciprocal IVF success rates vary, but are typically as high if not higher than IVF for heterosexual couples who are likely to be seeking fertility treatment due to infertility issues. This is assuming that the couple doing reciprocal IVF are of childbearing age and do not have any fertility problems.
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