It should not, however, be difficult to find an infertility clinic that is willing to consider performing IVF for a lesbian couple, especially in large metropolitan areas where medical providers are familiar with lesbian and gay clients.
In the United States, there are no laws prohibiting single women from using donor insemination services. In practice, however, many insurance companies refuse to pay for insemination services for unmarried women and legal challenges to these restrictions are difficult.
While considering an accredited sperm bank or one that has a good reputation is likely to improve your chances of selecting a reliable one, Resolve: The National Infertility Association based in Somerville, MA, also offers another way.
When an unmarried woman considers becoming pregnant through donor insemination – either through a friend (a “known donor”) or sperm bank (an “unknown donor”) – it is vitally important that she first understand the laws governing donor insemination in her state.
A brief overview of the advantages and risks involved in choosing a known donor followed by some of the precautions you should take if you pursue this path.