It’s only natural to want biological children, regardless of your sexual orientation. If you are gay, though, you may be wondering what the options are. Thanks to advancements in modern medicine and procedures like in vitro fertilization (IVF), gay men can welcome their biological children into the world.

3 Steps for Gay Men to Have Their Own Biological Children 

1. Choosing an Egg Donor

The first step to having a biological child is choosing an egg donor. You could ask someone you know, or you could go through an agency to find someone who will remain totally anonymous. Both approaches have advantages and drawbacks. And if you have a partner, now is the time to determine whose sperm you will be using. 

2. Finding a Surrogate 

Finding a surrogate is similar to finding an egg donor; you can ask someone you know or work with an agency. In traditional surrogacy, the surrogate’s own egg is fertilized using intrauterine insemination (IUI), making her the biological mother of the child. In gestational surrogacy, the surrogate is not related to the child. Instead, the embryo is created using in vitro fertilization and transferred to the surrogate. 

3. Starting IUI or IVF

Once you have selected an adequate egg donor and surrogate, the fertility clinic you are working with will take the steps needed to commence intrauterine insemination or in vitro fertilization. The odds of a live birth following the procedure will depend on a variety of factors. The good news is reputable agencies only work with egg donors and surrogates who are good candidates for IUI and IVF, which will increase the odds significantly.

If you want to learn more about the various ways modern medicine can help you have biological children, turn to the knowledgeable team at Pacific In Vitro Fertilization Institute. Established in 1985 in Honolulu, they were Hawaii’s first fertility clinic to offer IVF. With an ongoing commitment to remaining at the forefront of fertility, they stay up-to-date on all the advancements in the field so they can offer the most innovative procedures possible. Visit their website to explore all the services they provide, and call (808) 946-2226 to schedule a consultation.