Female Same-Sex Couples

Deciding to extend your family is a big decision, but it is also an exciting one.

Now that you and your partner have made the decision to have a baby, we can offer you a number of fertility treatment options that are designed to suit your specific needs. In the coming months you will both have some important decisions to make, but please be reassured that we will be here to help and guide you, throughout your journey, every step of the way.

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Starting your fertility journey

Understanding how likely it might be for you and your partner to conceive naturally is a great place to start. Fertility testing helps to pinpoint any fertility problems, will give you a broader understanding of your fertility potential and could mean that you are one step closer to becoming a parent.

Fertility testing options

Fertility testing not only gives you answers, it can also help reassure you, give you peace of mind and help you decide which partner might be best suited to complete a pregnancy. We have a number of tests available.

Female Same-Sex Couples

Fertility treatments

As a same-sex female couple, you will likely need a fertility treatment intervention to help you realise your dreams of having a baby. You will also need donor sperm for a number of fertility treatments. Sperm can be donated by a known or unknown donor so we will guide you through both options. If you prefer an unknown donor, we can help you find a suitable one through our highly regulated sperm bank or the network of high quality sperm banks with whom we collaborate.

Remember, we are here to help. We offer a number of fertility treatment options which could be suitable and we will be there to guide you throughout the entire process.

Specialist services

Fertility preservation options

Preserving your fertility gives you options. If you may want a child in the future but need to undergo a treatment that could make this difficult, fertility preservation could be for you.

Shared Motherhood

Bourn Hall are pleased to offer the opportunity of shared motherhood, which is a wonderful way for you to share the experience of pregnancy as a couple, as well as helping others create their very own family too.

This process would involve both partners undergoing scans, appointments and a stimulation process, with one partner going through the IVF process to produce eggs. These are then fertilised with your donor’s sperm in the embryology laboratory, before the embryo is transferred into the womb of the other (female) partner to carry the pregnancy.

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Our shared motherhood options:

Shared motherhood: one partner provides the eggs and the other carries the pregnancy.

Shared motherhood and egg-sharing: one partner provides half their eggs to the other and shares the remainder with others wanting to start a family.

Shared motherhood with both partners egg-sharing: both partners share and both have the opportunity to carry the pregnancy.

Dual donation: one partner provides the eggs to the other. She, then, donates her eggs to others wanting to start a family.

If you’re unsure about who will provide eggs and who will carry the pregnancy, we would advise both of you to have the following tests:

– Blood test to measure your ovarian reserve

– Blood tests to determine your thyroid levels

– Internal scan to check your uterus and ovaries.

Once you’ve both had positive results from these tests, you will have an extended consultation to discuss and plan your treatment.

Typically, treatment costs from £13,500, including donor sperm costs. We will provide you with a more detailed quote following your consultation.

Flexible Pricing Options

To help make your treatment affordable and achievable, we offer fixed price treatment package options and a variety of finance solutions for patients looking to spread all or part of the cost of their treatment.

Explore our prices

Discover our prices and finance options, making treatments more accessible for you.

Book a 15 minute discovery call

Schedule a discovery call to find out which tests and treatments are right for you.

Fertility funding partners we work with:

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We’re incredibly proud of our success rates

At Bourn Hall, you can be assured of the best chances of having a baby within the shortest possible time. If you are under 35, you have a 73%* chance of falling pregnant within one year.

*Data from 2021

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Younger than 35

If you are under 35, you have a 73% chance of falling pregnant within one year.

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35 to 39 years old

If you are 35-37 years old and you continue treatment with Bourn Hall, you have a 63% (50% for 38-39 year olds) chance of getting pregnant (pregnancy seen on scan) within one year.

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40+ years old

If you are a female aged over 40 and you continue treatment with Bourn Hall, you have about a 25% chance of getting pregnant within one year.

Patient reviews you can trust

Genuine experiences from real patients. See why so many trust us with their fertility care.

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“We went to an open evening at Bourn Hall Wickford and came away feeling really positive about the place. The staff were really friendly and the presentation was clear about the statistics regarding success rates and live birth rates; their data was very transparent. We came away feeling like we would really be looked after.”

Katy and Leigh are parents to Charlie after IVF

Patient 2023

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“We chose to make an appointment at Bourn Hall Wickford because of the favourable reviews. When we got there and met the staff they were just so lovely, making us feel welcome and explaining to us what tests would need to be done and what our options were; we just thought ‘yes, let’s get the ball rolling!”

Jess and Fran are mums to Nathan after IVF with donor sperm

Patient 2023

We provide world-class support throughout the fertility journey.

As one of the UK’s top fertility treatment centres, our values ensure we put our patients first.

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Passion

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Adaptability

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Commitment

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Teamwork and Collaboration

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Our excellence in fertility treatment

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The world's first IVF baby

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1980

Year founded by IVF pioneers

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25000

Babies born through Bourn Hall

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Our Fertility Events

Join our experts at a range of events including support groups, webinars and open evenings. Learn more about the options available to you, including fertility tests and treatments, and get the answers to any questions you might have.

Frequently asked questions

Your questions answered. Find clarity on every step of your fertility journey.