The main treatment options for same-sex lesbian couples and individuals are intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF), including Shared IVF.
Although everyone’s path to parenthood is unique, here are some common scenarios.
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Pathways to Parenthood for Lesbian Women
Here are some common scenarios.
Follow Jane and Lily's IVF Path
1
Referral from a Family doctor.
2
Blood work and sperm testing.
3
Consultation with an Olive doctor.
4
Decide to use known or donor sperm.
5
Decide to use Lily’s eggs for IVF treatment. She will carry the pregnancy. 
6
Session with third party reproductive counsellor.
7
Select sperm donor (known or sperm bank).
8
IVF cycle with Lily’s eggs and donor sperm. Transfer of embryo into Lily’s uterus.
9
Blood tests and ultrasound to confirm pregnancy. 
10
Lily is referred to family doc/midwife/ob.
Follow Declan and Maddie's Egg Sharing IVF Path
1
Referral from a Family doctor.2
Blood work and sperm testing.3
Consultation with an Olive doctor.4
Decide to use known or donor sperm.
5
Decide to use Declan’s eggs. 
6
Maddie will carry the pregnancy using Declan’s fertilized eggs. 
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Session with third party reproductive counsellor.
8
Select sperm donor (known or sperm bank).
9
IVF cycle with Declan’s eggs and donor sperm.
10
Transfer of embryo into Maddie’s uterus.
11
Blood tests and ultrasound to confirm pregnancy. 
12
Maddie is referred to family doc/midwife/ob.
Follow Ashlyn and Grey's IUI Path
1
Referral from a Family doctor.2
Blood work and sperm testing.3
Consultation with an Olive doctor.4
Decide to use known or donor sperm.
5
Decide Ashlyn will be inseminated with IUI.6
Session with third party reproductive counsellor.7
Select sperm donor (known or sperm bank).
8
IUI cycle begins.9
Blood tests and ultrasound to confirm pregnancy. 10
Ashlyn is referred to family doc/midwife/ob.