Dr. Shahin Ghadir
07
Fertility Care

LGBTQ+ Family Building

Family-building paths designed with — not adapted for — same-sex couples, trans, and nonbinary parents.

In short

Designed with — not adapted for — your family.

Every family deserves care that begins from a place of yes. Dr. Ghadir has been a leader in LGBTQ+ family building for two decades, with a practice built on warmth, expertise, and zero assumptions.

Who this is for
  • —Same-sex female couples exploring reciprocal IVF, IUI, or shared motherhood.
  • —Same-sex male couples building family through donor eggs and a gestational carrier.
  • —Single parents by choice.
  • —Trans and nonbinary patients pursuing fertility preservation or family building.
Why patients choose this with Dr. Ghadir
  • —Two decades as a recognized leader in LGBTQ+ reproductive care.
  • —Identity-affirming intake, language, and clinical environment from day one.
  • —Clear maps for reciprocal IVF, donor selection, and surrogacy paths.
  • —Trusted relationships with LGBTQ+-experienced agencies, attorneys, and counselors.
The process
  1. 01
    Welcome consultation
    A conversation about your family, your goals, and the path that fits — without checklists.
  2. 02
    Path design
    Together we choose between IUI, IVF, reciprocal IVF, donor gametes, and surrogacy.
  3. 03
    Donor and/or carrier selection
    When relevant, with care and transparency.
  4. 04
    Cycle & care
    Personalized clinical care through pregnancy and beyond.
What to expect

Pace and sequence depend on your path. Reciprocal IVF, for example, weaves both partners into the medical journey beautifully. Surrogacy paths take longer but follow a clear roadmap.

Risks & considerations

Legal frameworks vary by state and country. We refer to LGBTQ+-specialized attorneys to ensure parental rights are protected from day one.

Frequently asked
What is reciprocal IVF?+
One partner provides the egg; the other carries the pregnancy. Both share biologically in the family-building.
Can I freeze eggs or sperm before gender-affirming care?+
Yes — and ideally before hormone therapy begins. We move quickly when timing matters.
Is your team LGBTQ+ trained?+
Yes. Affirming care is a baseline expectation for every team member.
Begin your journey

A clear, calm conversation is the first step.

Schedule a private consultation with Dr. Ghadir to discuss your goals, options, and a path forward built around you.

Book Consultation