Surrogacy: Opening the Doors of Parenthood for Singles and Same-Sex Couples
Thanks to the remarkable progress in reproductive medicine, the dream of parenthood is no longer limited by marital status or sexual orientation. Today, assisted reproductive technologies such as artificial insemination and surrogacy are helping more and more people — including single patients and LGBT couples — welcome children into their lives.
For single men, surrogacy with egg donation has become a life-changing solution. It allows them to experience the joy of raising a child and building a family on their own terms.
For same-sex couples, surrogacy represents not just a treatment option, but a pathway to a long-awaited dream. Their journey often involves unique challenges, additional steps, and sometimes high costs — which makes the arrival of a child an even more precious gift to cherish.
How the process works: Surrogacy involves using reproductive cells (sperm and/or eggs) to create embryos in the lab, which are then transferred to a surrogate mother. The surrogate carries the pregnancy and delivers the baby, allowing intended parents to experience the joy of parenthood. For single men and same-sex couples, donor reproductive cells are often needed. According to current regulations, a surrogate cannot also serve as an egg donor. Importantly, in same-sex surrogacy, one parent must have a genetic connection to the child.
At its heart, surrogacy is about making dreams possible. Every person — regardless of their marital status, gender, or sexual orientation — deserves the chance to hold their child in their arms. And today, thanks to advanced reproductive medicine, that dream is more achievable than ever.
