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LGBTQ+ family building
Fertility preservation in the transgender community
Trans individuals can preserve fertility before hormone therapy through sperm or egg freezing to enable biological parenthood l...
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March 17, 2020
Fertility for LGBTQ+ people: Surrogacy, adoption and more
LGBTQ men pursuing parenthood through foster care, surrogacy, or adoption face higher financial and emotional costs than hetero...
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March 17, 2020
Can you freeze sperm at home?
Sperm freezing enables family planning flexibility, but home freezing is unsafe—professional cryopreservation is necessary.
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August 6, 2021
Sperm freezing: frequently asked questions, answered
Learn what male birth control options are available now, and new options you may have in the future.
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September 20, 2021
Choosing & using donor sperm for same-sex couples
LGBTQ couples using donor sperm face choices between anonymous and known donors in their family-building journey.
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May 31, 2022
Understanding surrogacy
Learn surrogacy basics: types, why couples choose it, the process, and costs to consider.
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May 31, 2022
Planning for parenthood after gender transition
Consider fertility preservation before gender-affirming therapy to protect your ability to have biological children later.
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August 17, 2022
What’s stopping trans women from freezing sperm?
Trans women face financial, social, and emotional barriers to sperm freezing despite 35% wanting children.
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September 9, 2022
THE SPERM REPORT: Legacy & Carrot survey reveals hormone therapy patients aren’t being informed about fertility risks
Hormone therapy access is growing, but education about its fertility impact lags behind available preservation options.
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March 10, 2023
Can transgender women produce sperm?
Examining scientific evidence on transgender women's fertility and current expert recommendations for sperm preservation.
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August 26, 2024
Up-to-date guidelines for fertility preservation in gender-affirming care patients
Gender-affirming hormone therapy may affect fertility, so patients need early and complete information about reproductive options.
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June 5, 2025
Can trans women recover fertility after gender-affirming hormone therapy? A provider’s guide to the research
Fertility recovery after gender-affirming hormone therapy depends on treatment duration and other factors for people seeking to...
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November 5, 2025