Independent Reproduction
The demand for independent reproduction procedures is increasing every year. With the evolution of women's roles in the workforce and the legalization of assisted reproduction for same-sex couples, the demand for this treatment has grown significantly.
How does independent reproduction work?
Independent reproduction, as the name suggests, allows a woman to conceive without relying on a partner. This is possible thanks to advancements in Assisted Reproductive Technology.
With the help of science, it is possible to make the dream of motherhood a reality through independent reproduction. The most commonly used method is In Vitro Fertilization (IVF).
How does the process work?
Single women who wish to become mothers
To make motherhood possible without a partner, a woman will need to use donor sperm from a sperm bank. The donation is completely anonymous: the laboratory cannot disclose the identity of the donor, nor can the donor know to whom their material was donated, in accordance with Brazilian law. This ensures the donor will not be part of the family.
The woman (future independent mother) can participate in this process and will receive some information about the donor, such as height, blood type, hair color, eye color, skin tone, occupation, ethnic origin, and hobbies.
Gamete Collection
To collect the female gametes, the woman undergoes ovulation induction through medication. If there are issues with egg production, IVF with the donation of both gametes is possible. Anonymity is guaranteed for both the donor and the recipient.
Fertilization of the egg by the sperm occurs in the laboratory, and the embryo is transferred to the uterine cavity. Approximately 14 days later, a test can be done to confirm the success of the procedure and the pregnancy. In Brazil, it is illegal to choose the gender of the child.
Same-Sex Female Couples
In 2013, a resolution from the Federal Council of Medicine (CFM) was published, clarifying the authorization for same-sex couples to seek in vitro fertilization procedures.
For female couples, the male genetic material also comes from sperm donation. However, it is necessary to decide which of the two future mothers will donate the eggs and who will carry the embryo.
If neither partner has fertility problems, shared gestation is allowed, meaning one woman donates the eggs while the other carries the embryo. Since age is a key factor affecting egg quality, it is advisable to use the younger partner's eggs. The future gestational mother should not have medical issues such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, or epilepsy.
Donation from a relative of either partner is not permitted.
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