GESTATIONAL SURROGACY (HOST UTERUS)

Since 1988, Genetics & IVF Institute has been actively providing services for individuals needing gestational surrogacy (host uterus). Patients come to our Institute from around the world for this special treatment, and we are experienced in minimizing inconveniences and time away from home for patients from other U.S. locations and from abroad. Furthermore, Virginia law is especially suitable for facilitating surrogate arrangements, and independent legal advice on this issue can be provided to appropriate couples through our consultant network.

What is gestational surrogacy (host uterus, host IVF)?
Gestational surrogacy is an infertility treatment appropriate when normal embryos can be formed, but it is medically desirable or necessary for these embryos to develop within the uterus of a gestational carrier (host) rather than the egg source (female partner or egg donor). Gestational surrogacy can be a highly effective treatment but, as with conventional IVF, success cannot be guaranteed.  All of the risks and benefits associated with IVF need to be considered.

What special issues should be considered in selecting a gestational carrier (host)?
It is recommended but not required that the gestational carrier be a woman of proven fertility, under the age of 40, and with at least one healthy, living child. A gestational carrier may be a relative, a friend, or an individual previously unknown to the couple considering gestational surrogacy, and obviously should be highly committed to fulfill her surrogate obligations. Genetics & IVF Institute advises all individuals contemplating gestational surrogacy arrangements to consult legal counsel prior to involvement in this program, and we will facilitate such legal counseling upon request. Genetics & IVF Institute does not become involved with the financial arrangements, if any, between the parties.

Additional information on our well-known gestational surrogacy program is available now. Please contact Genetics & IVF Institute at 1-800-552-4363, fax (703) 698-0418, or by e-mail to GIVF@GIVF.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
   

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