Can we use our own eggs and sperm?

Often, yes. If you have viable eggs and sperm, your clinic can create embryos through IVF for the surrogate to carry. If not, donor eggs, donor sperm or donated embryos can be used.

By Robyn Price

Often, yes. If you have viable eggs and sperm, your clinic can create embryos through IVF for the surrogate to carry. If not, donor eggs, donor sperm or donated embryos can be used.

Your fertility clinic will assess what is possible for you. Many families use a combination, such as their own sperm with a donor egg.

Read more: What You Should Know Before Starting a Surrogacy Journey.

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