WHAT IS INFERTILITY?

Infertility is a medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide and is defined as the inability to achieve or maintain a pregnancy despite regular, unprotected intercourse. While many individuals and couples eventually conceive through fertility treatments, others may discover that carrying a pregnancy themselves is not medically possible or safe.

For some intended parents, surrogacy becomes a life-changing path to building the family they have always dreamed of.

 

We understand that infertility is more than a diagnosis—it is an emotional journey filled with hope, uncertainty, resilience, and determination. Our goal is to educate, support, and empower intended parents as they explore all available family-building options, including gestational surrogacy.

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HOW COMMON IS INFERTILITY?

Infertility affects approximately 1 in 6 people globally. It can impact individuals regardless of age, race, gender, or background.

Infertility may result from:

• Female reproductive conditions

• Male fertility factors

• Genetic conditions

• Recurrent pregnancy loss

• Medical treatments such as chemotherapy

• Unexplained causes

For some families, fertility treatments such as IVF may lead to a successful pregnancy. For others, surrogacy may offer the safest and most effective path to parenthood.

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UNDERSTANDING THE CAUSES OF INFERTILITY​

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FEMALE INFERTILITY

Female infertility can occur for many reasons, including:

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OVULATION DISORDERS

Conditions such as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and hormonal imbalances can affect the body's ability to release healthy eggs.

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DIMINISHED OVARIAN RESERVE

As women age, both the quantity and quality of eggs naturally decline.

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ENDOMETRIOSIS

Endometriosis can cause inflammation, scarring, and damage to reproductive organs, making conception or pregnancy more difficult.

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UTERINE ABNORMALITIES

Some women are unable to carry a pregnancy due to:

• Absence of the uterus

• Congenital uterine abnormalities

• Severe uterine scarring

• Significant fibroids

• Adenomyosis

In these situations, gestational surrogacy may be recommended.

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RECURRENT PREGNANCY LOSS

Repeated miscarriages can sometimes indicate underlying medical conditions that make carrying a pregnancy difficult or unsafe.

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MALE INFERTILITY

Male-factor infertility contributes to nearly half of all infertility cases.

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Common causes include:

• Low sperm count

• Poor sperm motility

• Abnormal sperm morphology

• Hormonal imbalances

• Genetic conditions

• Varicocele

Many intended parents experiencing male infertility successfully build their families through IVF, donor sperm, or other assisted reproductive technologies.

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WHEN IS SURROGACY RECOMMENDED?

Gestational surrogacy may be considered when an intended parent cannot safely carry a pregnancy or has experienced repeated unsuccessful attempts with fertility treatments.

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Common reasons include:

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MEDICAL CONDITIONS THAT MAKE PREGNANCY UNSAFE

Examples may include:

• Severe heart disease

• Kidney disease

• Autoimmune disorders

• Pulmonary hypertension

• Certain cancers

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ABSENCE OF A UTERUS

Some women are born without a uterus or have undergone a hysterectomy due to:

• Cancer treatment

• Severe bleeding

• Fibroids

• Other medical conditions

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RECURRENT IMPLANTATION FAILURE

After multiple IVF attempts without successful implantation, surrogacy may be considered.

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RECURRENT PREGNANCY LOSS

Individuals who experience multiple miscarriages may explore surrogacy as an alternative path to parenthood.

 

LGBTQ+ FAMILY BUILDING

Surrogacy is an important family-building option for many same-sex male couples and individuals pursuing parenthood independently.​​​​

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