Gestational surrogacy allows individuals and couples to build families when pregnancy isn’t possible or safe. Here’s why many turn to this path:
1. Medical Infertility or Health Risks
Some people cannot carry a pregnancy due to:
- Hysterectomy (removal of the uterus)
- Severe medical conditions (heart disease, preeclampsia risk)
- Recurrent pregnancy loss
- IVF failures (multiple unsuccessful embryo transfers)
For same-sex male couples and single men, surrogacy is often the only biological parenting option.
2. Same-Sex Couples & Single Parents
- Gay men use surrogacy to have biologically related children.
- Single individuals (often via egg/sperm donation + surrogate).
3. Career or Personal Choice
Some intended parents choose surrogacy because:
- High-risk professions (military, athletes)
- Avoiding pregnancy’s physical toll (e.g., severe hyperemesis)
- Age-related fertility decline
4. Genetic Connection Without Pregnancy
Gestational surrogacy allows:
- Using the intended mother’s eggs + father’s sperm (full biological child).
- Donor eggs/sperm if needed (still genetically connected to one parent).
5. Altruism & Helping Others
Some surrogates choose to carry for:
- Family members (sister carrying for sister, etc.).
- Friends or even strangers (compassionate surrogates).
Is Surrogacy Right for You?
It’s a deeply personal decision involving legal, financial, and emotional factors. Consulting a fertility specialist and reproductive lawyer is crucial.
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