Surrogacy for

Lesbian

Surrogacy for Lesbian Couples

With the legalization of same-sex marriage, the issue of multi-gender couple reproduction has followed closely. “Lesbian surrogacy” is a method for lesbian women who want to have children through medical subsidies or third-party surrogacy after starting a family together.
Realize the dream of having your own child; lesbian couples can choose “surrogacy” or “self-pregnancy” options!

Do you also have such troubles?

  • As a same-sex female couple, can’t you build a family with the person you love most?
    Without clear guidance on sperm donation and treatment options, how can you protect your future child — and yourselves?
  • There are so many agencies and clinics — but how do you choose the right one?
  • Are the fees transparent, or will the costs increase halfway through the journey?
  • Without experienced consultants, are you being passed from one provider to another with no clear direction?
  • Have you already invested significant time and money — yet still feel no closer to holding your baby?

Sperm donation and self-ovulation + surrogacy

Sperm donation and self-ovulation + self-pregnancy

Sperm donation and self-ovulation + surrogacy

Preparatory stage
IVF medical stage
Surrogacy stage

Method

Lesbian couples can have children through “sperm donation and self-ovulation + surrogacy”. You can choose to go to the United States to collect eggs in person, or collect eggs in Taiwan and send them to the American Reproductive Medicine Center through international transportation. Lesbian couples can first choose the source of sperm donation at the American Sperm Bank and undergo artificial reproduction (IVF) at the American Reproductive Medicine Center. The surrogate mother is interviewed online. After the embryo is screened by PGS, it is implanted into the surrogate mother’s uterus to give birth.

Cost

1. The cost of artificial reproduction IVF at the American Reproductive Medicine Center is about US$30,000 to US$40,000.
2. The cost of a surrogate mother in the United States is about US$130,000 to US$150,000.
3. The cost of obtaining a sperm donation ranges from approximately US$2,000.
★The total cost is approximately US$170,000 to US$200,000.

Time Course

[Going to the United States in person]
Lesbian couples go to the United States in person to retrieve eggs and their stay is about 2 to 3 weeks. At the same time, the donated sperm is selected at the sperm bank, and the American Reproductive Medicine Center performs the embryo process, and after passing the PGS test, it is implanted into the uterus of the surrogate mother. The total time is about 12 to 14 months to complete the surrogate pregnancy.

[International Transportation]
Eggs are sent to the United States through international transportation. Egg transportation takes about 4 months to complete the regulatory inspections and import and export document applications required by the FDA. Therefore, it takes about 16 months to 18 months to complete a lesbian surrogate pregnancy.

Sperm donation and self-ovulation + self-pregnancy

Preparatory stage
IVF medical stage

Method

Lesbian couples can choose the “sperm donation and self-ovulation + self-pregnancy” method to have a child through self-conception. You can choose to go to the United States to collect eggs in person, or collect eggs in Taiwan and send them to the American Reproductive Medicine Center through international transportation. Lesbians can choose the source of sperm donation at the American Sperm Bank and undergo artificial reproduction (IVF) at the American Reproductive Medicine Center. After the embryos are screened by PGS, they are implanted into your own uterus to give birth.

Cost

1. The cost of artificial reproduction IVF at the American Reproductive Medicine Center is about US$30,000 to US$40,000.
2. The cost of obtaining a sperm donation ranges from approximately US$2,000.
★The total cost is about US$40,000 to US$50,000

Time Course

[Go to the United States in person]
The stay in the United States for egg retrieval is about 2 to 3 weeks. At the same time, the donated sperm is selected at the sperm bank, and the American Reproductive Medicine Center performs the embryo process, and after passing the PGS test, it is implanted into your own uterus. During the embryo process, you can return to Taiwan and wait for notification from the medical center before going to the United States for embryo implantation. The embryo implantation will take about 2 to 3 weeks. Therefore, it takes approximately 12 to 14 months to conceive and have a baby.

[International Transportation]
After egg retrieval in Taiwan, it will be sent to the United States through international transportation. It takes 4 months before and after the egg transportation to complete the regulatory inspections required by the FDA and apply for import and export documents. After the embryos are completed, they need to go to the United States for implantation in the uterus, so it will take about 4 months. It takes 16 to 18 months for lesbians to conceive and have children.

FAQ about surrogacy for couples

What is the difference between traveling to the United States for egg retrieval and choosing international egg transportation when pursuing sperm donation and self-carry?

For lesbian couples or single women, the key differences between these two approaches lie in the number of trips to the United States, timeline, and overall flexibility.

If you choose to travel to the U.S. for egg retrieval, the IVF and PGT-A process typically requires about 6–8 weeks before embryos are ready for transfer. Most intended mothers return to Taiwan to rest and recover, then travel back to the United States for the embryo transfer procedure. This pathway usually involves multiple international trips.

By contrast, if you choose international egg transportation, you may complete egg retrieval and freezing in Taiwan first. After the eggs are shipped to the United States and embryos are created, you would only need to travel to the U.S. when the embryos are ready for transfer — significantly reducing travel frequency and time commitment.

This option is often preferred by:

  • Women who have already frozen their eggs in Taiwan

  • Single women or couples with limited schedules

  • Those who wish to minimize international travel

How many trips to the United States do you need in total?

For lesbian couples or single women, the key differences between these two approaches lie in the number of trips to the United States, timeline, and overall flexibility.

If you choose to travel to the U.S. for egg retrieval, the IVF and PGT-A process typically requires about 6–8 weeks before embryos are ready for transfer. Most intended mothers return to Taiwan to rest and recover, then travel back to the United States for the embryo transfer procedure. This pathway usually involves multiple international trips.

By contrast, if you choose international egg transportation, you may complete egg retrieval and freezing in Taiwan first. After the eggs are shipped to the United States and embryos are created, you would only need to travel to the U.S. when the embryos are ready for transfer — significantly reducing travel frequency and time commitment.

This option is often preferred by:

  • Women who have already frozen their eggs in Taiwan

  • Single women or couples with limited schedules

  • Those who wish to minimize international travel

Why are there differences in costs for surrogate mothers?

The cost difference mainly comes from the compensation required by the surrogate mother, and the remaining attorney fees, insurance premiums, and sunshine management fees are almost the same.

When should payment be made?

After confirming the choice of Sunshine to serve you, you will sign a contract with Sunshine and pay the Sunshine service coordination fee of USD10,000. Then sign a contract with the medical center and pay the medical center-related expenses. After the surrogate mother confirms and signs the contract, she must first pay a part of the fee. The surrogate mother undergoes a physical examination and takes medications, and all expenses must be paid before the transplant.

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