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Many Minnesota couples face obstacles when trying to have children and turn to surrogates. For some, other types of assisted reproductive technology, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) (fertilization of an egg outside the womb using their own sperm and egg), are not...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one out of five couples have trouble conceiving after one year of trying. Many turn to assisted reproductive technology (ART), such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), due to fertility problems. A...
Many Minnesota couples or individuals who have tried to have a baby for an extended period may wonder when they should see a fertility doctor and seek treatment. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) has the following recommendations: If you’re under...
Much progress has been made over the past decade in protecting the rights of gay and lesbian couples. While same-sex marriage is protected by federal law (thus far), having children can be more complicated as many states do not give same-sex parents the same rights as...
Assisted reproduction methods, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), are complicated procedures for Minnesota couples with fertility issues. Many turn to assisted reproductive technologies (ART) after years of struggling to build their own family naturally without...
Your lifelong friend or a beloved family member has struggled to get pregnant. Or maybe you’re close to a gay friend or couple that wants to start a family. The bottom line is that you want to help by offering to become their surrogate, but you’re unsure how to...
Assisted reproductive technology (ART) has helped countless Minnesotans begin or grow their families, including couples with fertility issues, same-sex partners, and individuals. The methods used in ART range from couples using their own sperm and eggs for...
Growing your family through surrogacy can be a long and complicated process. Minnesota, along with many other states, has no surrogacy laws. But when the process proceeds correctly, courts are generally favorable toward intended parents and surrogates. Despite the...
Individuals and couples with fertility issues often need help to get pregnant. In vitro fertilization (IVF) and intrauterine insemination (IUI) are two types of assisted reproduction technologies recommended by fertility doctors. During an IUI procedure, sperm is...
Infertility causes mental and physical stress for millions of men and women. Many couples and individuals in Minnesota are consumed with disappointment and feelings of inadequacy over being unable to have a traditional pregnancy and may suffer from the undeserving...