Every family deserves to be built with care, respect, and expertise. IRFC provides inclusive, affirming fertility care for same-sex couples, transgender and non-binary individuals, and single parents by choice — with the same clinical excellence we bring to every patient.
At IRFC, we believe that the desire to become a parent transcends all boundaries. Our physicians, nurses, and coordinators are trained in the full spectrum of LGBTQIA+ family-building pathways and are committed to providing a safe, affirming environment where you can focus on what matters most.
We understand that the path to parenthood looks different for every person and couple — and we approach each situation with individualized attention, honest information, and deep respect for your goals and values.
IRFC's multilingual team speaks English, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish, and we welcome patients from across Southern California and internationally.
Affirming, respectful care for all family structures and identities.
Experienced coordinators for donor and surrogacy arrangements.
Connections to reproductive attorneys specializing in California law.
Support in English, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.
Most same-sex female couples achieve pregnancy through IUI with donor sperm or IVF with donor sperm. For couples who want a genetic connection for both partners, reciprocal IVF (one partner provides eggs, the other carries the pregnancy) is a meaningful option IRFC is experienced in coordinating.
Same-sex male couples build families through gestational surrogacy with one or both partners' sperm and a donor egg. IRFC coordinates with trusted egg donor agencies and surrogacy attorneys to guide you through every step — medical, legal, and logistical.
Fertility preservation before hormone therapy or gender-affirming surgery is an important option for many transgender individuals. IRFC provides confidential, affirming care and works with your gender-affirming care team to plan the timing of egg or sperm freezing that fits your transition journey.
Whether you are a single woman or single man, IRFC supports your path to parenthood. Single women can pursue IUI or IVF with donor sperm; single men pursue gestational surrogacy with donor eggs. Your physician will outline the approach most suited to your reproductive health and goals.
Every family deserves to be built with care and expertise.
Your journey begins with a consultation — a conversation about your goals, your health, and your options. No referral is required.
Meet with a physician to discuss your goals, review relevant medical history, and understand the treatment pathways available to you.
Appropriate testing is ordered based on your pathway — ovarian reserve, semen analysis, or uterine evaluation, depending on your situation.
Your clinical team and third-party coordinator work together to manage every aspect of your treatment, donor selection, or surrogacy arrangement.
Yes. IRFC has served LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples for many years. Our physicians and coordinators understand the specific medical, legal, and emotional dimensions of LGBTQIA+ family building, and our clinical team provides inclusive, affirming care throughout.
Reciprocal IVF (also called partner IVF or shared motherhood) is a process in which one partner in a same-sex female couple provides the eggs and the other partner carries the pregnancy. Both partners are biologically connected to the pregnancy — one genetically, one as the gestational carrier. IRFC coordinates all aspects of this process.
No referral is required. You can schedule a consultation directly through our website, by phone, or by email.
IRFC partners with licensed sperm banks and egg donor agencies. Your coordinator will walk you through the selection process, including medical screening requirements and legal considerations. We make the process straightforward and supportive.
Surrogacy requires a legal contract between the intended parents and the gestational carrier, established before the embryo transfer. IRFC works closely with reproductive attorneys who specialize in California surrogacy law. We will connect you with appropriate legal counsel as part of our coordination process.
Coverage varies widely. Some California insurers cover fertility preservation for transgender patients under specific circumstances. Our financial coordinator will review your insurance benefits and discuss financing options so you have a clear picture before starting care.
Schedule a consultation with an IRFC physician to discuss your goals and explore the pathway that is right for you.