What technologies does gay IVF have?
Gay IVF refers to the process in which homosexual couples use assisted reproductive technology to achieve fertility. With the increasing acceptance of same-sex marriage and families, more and more same-sex couples want to have their own children. With the development of modern medicine, there are a variety of technologies that can help same-sex couples achieve their reproductive aspirations.
1. Artificial insemination
Artificial insemination is a common assisted reproductive technology, which is suitable for male comrades. This technology can achieve pregnancy by injecting semen directly into the uterus of a female partner to combine sperm with eggs. In the process of artificial insemination, the donor's sperm can be used, and the sperm provided by the pregnant party can also be used.
Common artificial insemination techniques include natural cycle artificial insemination and assisted reproductive cycle artificial insemination. Natural cycle artificial insemination is carried out during women's natural ovulation, and assisted reproductive cycle artificial insemination is carried out after ovulation is promoted by drugs. The success rate of artificial insemination in assisted reproductive cycle is usually higher.
2. In vitro fertilization (IVF)
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a commonly used assisted reproductive technology, which is suitable for female homosexuals. The technology is to take out the egg and combine it with sperm in the laboratory, and then transfer the fertilized embryo back to the uterus of the female partner to achieve pregnancy. In vitro fertilization technology can use the eggs of the user and the sperm of the donor, as well as the eggs of the pregnant party and the sperm of the donor.
IVF usually has the following steps: First, the female partner receives hormone therapy for a period of time to promote ovulation. Then, the doctor will take out several mature eggs from the female partner's ovary. Next, the eggs and sperm are combined in the laboratory and the fertilization is observed. Finally, select the best quality embryos to be transferred back to the uterus of the female partner.
3. Third party surrogacy
Third party surrogacy is a kind of assisted reproductive technology that transfers the fertilized eggs into the uterus of the surrogate mother, which is applicable to male homosexuals and some female homosexuals. This technique requires in vitro fertilization of the user's eggs and the donor's sperm. The surrogate mother will give the child to the same sex partner to raise after pregnancy and delivery.
Third party surrogacy may sometimes involve legal and moral issues, so before choosing a third party surrogacy, gay couples need to understand local laws, regulations and medical institutions in detail.
4. PGD/PGS
PGD/PGS is a kind of gene diagnosis technology, which is suitable for gay couples with genetic diseases. This technology can detect the genetic status of embryos before they are transferred, and prevent embryos with genetic diseases from being transferred into the uterus.
PGD (Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis) is mainly used to detect single gene genetic diseases. By taking out one or more cells for genetic analysis, we can screen whether the embryo carries a specific genetic disease.
PGS (Preimplantation Genetic Screening) is mainly used to detect chromosomal abnormalities. Chromosome analysis of embryonic cells can screen whether there are chromosome abnormalities, such as chromosome number abnormalities (such as trisomy syndrome) and structural abnormalities (such as translocation, deletion and inversion).
Summary
Gay IVF has a variety of technologies to choose from. Artificial insemination is suitable for gay men by injecting sperm directly into the uterus of their female partners. In vitro fertilization is applicable to female homosexuals by transferring the fertilized embryo back to the uterus of the female partner. Third party surrogacy is applicable to gay men and some lesbians who need to use the uterus of the surrogate mother for pregnancy and delivery. PGD/PGS is applicable to gay couples with genetic diseases. Genetic status of embryos is screened through gene diagnosis technology.
Through these technologies, gay couples can achieve their reproductive aspirations and have their own children.
