Gay couples wanting to have a baby can through gestational surrogacy. They will require an egg donor. A surrogate. And IVF treatment in order to build a family. IVF is an integral part of family building for LGBT couples using a fertility clinic. It is used for lesbian couples who are having trouble conceiving through IUI. And for gay couples who want to build a family through surrogacy using their own sperm. During IVF our doctors manually fertilize the eggs in the laboratory and then place the embryo(s) into the woman’s uterus. The treatment lasts four to six weeks and begins in the month preceding the actual IVF treatment. IVF is an essential part of the process of surrogacy for gay couples. Because coordinating in vitro fertilization (IVF) with an egg donor and a surrogate is a complex process. Many clinics provide gay couples with a patient concierge to coordinate every aspect of your treatment plan.