Diverse Families, Real Love: Options for Having a Baby as an LGBT+ Individual

Every year on June 28th, the world bursts into color to celebrate International LGBT+ Pride Day — a date that brings visibility to diversity, promotes equality, and honors the freedom to love and be who you are.

But beyond the celebration, it’s also the perfect moment to talk about a shared dream within the LGBT+ community: building a family.

For many years, access to fertility treatments was limited for those who didn’t fit traditional models of motherhood or fatherhood. Today, that’s changed. There are now real, legal, and emotionally safe medical options for two women, two men, or a non-binary individual to fulfill their dream of having a baby.

At Ingenes, we celebrate love in all its forms and are committed to providing solutions for all family configurations. That’s why in this blog, we share the alternatives available — and how we can walk with you on your journey to your baby.

Options for Female Couples

If you and your partner both identify as women, there are several options to achieve pregnancy:

1. Artificial Insemination with Sperm Donor
   A simple technique where donor sperm is inserted into one partner’s uterus. Ideal when both have good reproductive health and want a less invasive process.
   
2. IVF with Sperm Donation
   An egg is fertilized with donor sperm in the lab, and the embryo is then transferred to the uterus of the partner who will carry the pregnancy. This option has higher success rates, especially in cases involving medical conditions that complicate natural conception.
   
3. ROPA Method (Reception of Oocytes from Partner)
   This technique allows both partners to participate biologically: one provides the egg, and the other carries the pregnancy. It’s one of the most popular options among female couples who want to share the process.

At Ingenes, the ROPA Method is carried out under a personalized protocol, with prior diagnosis, emotional support, and careful donor selection to ensure peace of mind at every stage.

Options for Male Couples

For two men who wish to become parents, the most viable treatment is:

Surrogacy with Egg Donation
One or both partners provide sperm, which is used to fertilize eggs from an anonymous donor. The resulting embryos are then transferred to a gestational carrier.

Surrogacy allows at least one of the partners to have a genetic connection with the baby. You can choose to use both partners’ sperm for separate embryos or repeat the process at different times.

At Ingenes, we work with legal agencies and clinics specialized in surrogacy to offer a complete, safe, and fully personalized solution for LGBT+ individuals and couples.

Trans and Non-Binary People: It’s Also Possible

At Ingenes, we also work with trans and non-binary individuals who want to preserve or use their fertility. Some available options include:

• Egg or sperm preservation before beginning hormone therapy.
• Insemination or IVF using your own eggs or sperm.
• Surrogacy, if carrying a pregnancy isn’t an option.
• IVF with donor gametes, if needed.

Every body is different. Our mission is to respect your identity and offer you the right plan based on your decisions and reproductive health.

What Makes Ingenes Different?

• 20 years of experience in assisted reproduction.
• Multicycle protocols designed to increase success rates.
• Cutting-edge technology like IVF MORE®, which improves egg quality in complex cases.
• A legal and psychological support team to guide you.
• A strong commitment to diversity — we proudly support LGBT+ families in Mexico and the United States.

We understand that building a family as an LGBT+ person can still involve social barriers, which is why we’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and professional space for your journey.

Love Is Love… and Love Is Family

Having a child isn’t a privilege — it’s a right. On International LGBT+ Pride Day, we want you to know that your desire to form a family is just as valid and powerful as anyone else’s. There’s no one way to be a mom or dad. The only essential ingredient is love and commitment.

Whether you’re ready to get started or simply exploring your options, we’re here for you. Because your family deserves to exist, to grow, and to be celebrated.Want to know more? Message us or schedule your initial consultation.
Our team is ready to guide you step by step toward your baby — with all the respect, knowledge, and care you deserve.