Reciprocal IVF at Open Fertility
Reciprocal IVF allows both partners to participate in the pregnancy journey, with one partner providing the eggs and the other carrying the pregnancy.
At Open Fertility, eligible patients can pursue reciprocal IVF through our focused, team-based care model, supported by experienced fertility providers, reproductive endocrinologists, and Spring Fertility’s laboratory and embryology expertise.
When Spring Fertility May Be a Better Fit
Every fertility journey is different. Understanding which care model best supports your needs is an important part of choosing your next step.
Looking for More Direct Physician Access?
Spring Fertility may be a better fit if you prefer frequent, direct access to your doctor throughout treatment. Open uses a team-based model, with your physician overseeing your plan and your dedicated care team handling day-to-day support.
Exploring Third-Party Family Building?
Open Fertility does not offer the full range of third-party reproduction services. If your family-building path may involve any of the following, Spring Fertility may offer more options.
Donor Eggs
Gestational Carrier or Surrogacy
Broader Donor Sperm Pathways
More Complex Third-Party Reproduction Needs
More Options for Your Family-Building Journey
Spring Fertility offers a broader range of LGBTQ+ and third-party family-building services, with individualized support for patients whose needs extend beyond Open’s focused care model.
Explore Spring FertilityFrequently Asked Questions
Yes. Open can support eligible female partners pursuing reciprocal IVF, with one partner providing the eggs and the other carrying the pregnancy.
No. Patients who need donor egg treatment can explore those options through Spring Fertility.
Open does not offer gestational carrier programs.
Spring Fertility offers broader third-party reproduction services for patients who need this type of support.
Open cannot offer the full range of donor sperm and third-party reproduction pathways. Our team can help determine whether your treatment fits Open’s model or whether Spring Fertility is the better option.
Open’s LGBTQ+ offering is focused on eligible female partners pursuing reciprocal IVF.
Male couples generally require third-party reproduction services that are better supported through
Spring Fertility.
Our team can help you understand which care model best fits your needs and connect you with Spring Fertility when a broader range of services is required.
A note on language: To make this information as clear as possible, we’ve used gendered terms like “same-sex female couple” or “same-sex male couple” in some examples. However, we welcome and affirm patients of all gender identities and family structures. If you’re not sure whether Open is the right fit for your path to parenthood, we encourage you to reach out. We’re here to answer your questions and help guide you to the care you need.
Donor Tissue FAQs
Not at this time. We work exclusively with anonymous donor sperm from certified and screened sperm banks. This helps ensure consistency in safety, legal clarity, and medical standards for all of our patients.
Not at this time. Open does not offer treatment involving donor eggs. If you require donor eggs for your path to parenthood, we would be happy to refer you to trusted providers who specialize in that care.
No. At this time, we don’t provide care involving gestational carriers. If your journey includes a surrogate, we’re happy to connect you with experienced providers that can support that process.
Yes, if you or your partner are using your own eggs and require anonymous donor sperm, we can support you through that process. We’re here to help navigate the next steps and coordinate care with respect and clarity.
Yes, if you’re using your own eggs and anonymous donor sperm, we can offer you care that fits your plan. If your path involves a gestational carrier or other services not offered at Open, we’ll help you find the right resources to move forward confidently.
Explore Your Options
If reciprocal IVF is part of your path, Open may be an option.
For broader LGBTQ+ family-building and third-party reproduction services, Spring Fertility offers a more comprehensive range of care.