Female Couples Undergoing IVF with Partner Eggs (Co-IVF): Pathways to Parenthood

LGBT Health
Arielle YeshuaAlan B Copperman

Abstract

Egg sharing in female couples can be used to allow dual participation of female couples in the pregnancy process. The oocyte donor-partner provides the eggs and the recipient partner provides the uterine environment for gestation. We present descriptive data of our experience in female couples to establish a better understanding of utilization of co-in vitro fertilization (Co-IVF) for social and medical reasons. Female couples enrolled in a third party reproduction program that engaged in at least one Co-IVF cycle were included. Previous assisted reproductive technology (ART) cycle data, Co-IVF cycle information and pregnancy outcomes were evaluated. Female couples (n=21) who participated in Co-IVF cycles were analyzed. Over time, 16/21 (76%) of couples achieved at least one pregnancy, 9 (42%) couples delivered, and there are another 5 (23%) ongoing pregnancies. Our analysis presents descriptive data and sheds realistic expectations for Co-IVF couples. Co-IVF cycles can result in a shared experience with regard to the process of creating a family, while preserving a female couple's desire for dual partner participation in the gestational process. We encourage centers treating female couples to consider departing from traditiona...Continue Reading

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Jan 21, 2016·LGBT Health·Lorna A Marshall, Jennifer M Lynn
Jan 21, 2016·LGBT Health·William Byne
Nov 8, 2015·Journal of Medical Ethics·Guido Pennings
Sep 11, 2016·Journal of Medical Ethics·Ezio Di Nucci
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Jul 12, 2020·European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology·Sahar KhosraviSeyyed Mehdi Ahmadi

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