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Family Building | Education

11 LGBTQ+ Family Planning Terms You Should Know

By: Lisa Rosenthal
August 17th, 2023

The language of LGBTQ+ family planning can be dense and daunting. There are a lot of medical terms and acronyms, and if you don’t know all the jargon, it’s possible that you aren't even aware of all of your options for growing a family!

Family Building | Education | Fertility FAQs

Why Should Same-Sex Couples See an Infertility Specialist?

By: Lisa Rosenthal
June 23rd, 2023

If you're in a same-sex relationship but have no known fertility issues, it may seem counterintuitive to seek the help of an infertility specialist. Let's talk about why working with a family-building expert can be so beneficial for LGBTQ+ couples looking to have a baby.

Transgender Family Building | Advocacy | Education

8 Things You Should Know About Trans Fertility & Family Building

By: Dr. Mark P. Leondires
June 21st, 2023

If you are planning to take hormonal or surgical steps towards transitioning, one of the most important things to consider is cryopreservation of either your eggs or sperm prior to the start of hormone blockers or surgical procedures that may impact your fertility. A doctor explains why.