The revision of the Reproductive Medicine Act in January has made it possible for women in a same-sex partnership in Austria to now also undergo artificial insemination with the support of the Austrian IVF Fund and thus fulfill their dream of having a desired child. Fertilization can be performed by intrauterine insemination or by an IVF method , in either case using donor sperm. Which method is more suitable is discussed individually with the couple by our IVF experts.
There is a cooperation between our clinic and the European Sperm Bank www. Of course, it is also possible to bring someone from your family or acquaintances who agrees to be a donor. Important: Partial coverage of costs by the. In case of pregnancy with confirmation of positive heart action of the child, the attempts "used up" until then are credited, so that the couple again has 4 full attempts available.
Another possibility of fertility treatment is intrauterine insemination IUI , which, however, is not financially supported by the IVF fund. The costs for the donor sperm must also be borne entirely by the couple themselves. An additional option for lesbian couples is the ROPA method Receiving Oocytes from the Partner , in which in vitro fertilization is performed with the participation of both partners and a sperm donor.
Specifically, this means: O ne partner provides her eggs, which are fertilized and implanted in the other partner so that she can carry the baby to term. What are the types of treatment? Important: Partial coverage of costs by the IVF Fund is in principle only possible if the partner who intends to carry the child to term has one of the following medical indications: Endometriosis PCOS polycystic ovary syndrome Missing or blocked fallopian tubes.
Citizenship: the partners must either be Austrian citizens, citizens of an EEA member state or of the Swiss Confederation, have a valid residence title in Austria or be entitled to asylum. In the latter case, an individual verification of eligibility by the IVF Fund will follow. Notarial deed: a consent to the treatment in the form of a notarial deed according to the Reproductive Medicine Act has to be submitted.
