Reciprocal in vitro fetilization (IVF) is a form of IVF that allows both female partners to be physically involved in the conception of their baby. This is an appealing option for many lesbian couples who do not have fertility issues.
Reciprocal IVF works as follows:
In reciprocal IVF, because eggs from one woman are used to create embryos that are then transferred into the uterus of another woman, the process has to be treated in the same manner as an egg donation. The partner providing the eggs is screened for infectious and sexually transmitted diseases, which are required by FDA regulations.
Dr. Jacobs has helped to make our dream come true of becoming parents just when we thought we had exhausted every option. He is an extremely knowledgeable, patient person and doctor and reassured us constantly that with techniques and advancements, there were hopes of us having children.
-E.Z.