Assisted fertilization for single women
More and more women are choosing to have children on their own – and at Medicus we have extensive experience in helping you who are going this way alone.
We know that there can be many thoughts and feelings involved. That's why you will meet with a team that sees you, listens to you and tailors the treatment based on your starting point. We follow you closely - with safety and care all the way.
This page is made for you who are a single woman - and who want help having children alone.
Treatment options – what suits you best?
Assisted fertilization is a collective name for several different methods. Which treatment is best for you depends on various factors such as age, egg quality and previous history. With the help of a fertility check, we find out what is the best option, based on your starting point.
We have divided the treatment methods to make it easier to navigate:
- Have you just started trying? Then insemination (IUI) could be a first step.
- Have you tried for a long time, or received treatment before? In that case, in vitro fertilization (IVF) may be appropriate.
- Do you have embryos in the freezer? Then we can use these in a new cycle.
Simple treatment method – often the first step
Insemination treatment (IUI)
In insemination, donor sperm is placed directly into your uterus. This is a gentle and simple option that may be appropriate for those with no known fertility problems.
When more advanced help is needed – in vitro fertilization (IVF)
IVF – in vitro fertilization
In IVF, eggs are retrieved from your ovaries, fertilized with donor sperm in the laboratory, and then placed back into your uterus. IVF may be considered if you have reduced fertility or if insemination has failed.
When you have frozen embryos
Freezing treatment (FER)
If you have frozen embryos from a previous IVF treatment, these can be thawed and placed back into your uterus – without new hormone stimulation and egg retrieval.
We always start with a fertility check. This gives us important insight into your fertility status – and makes it possible to create a treatment plan that is tailored specifically to you.
As a single woman, you need donor sperm to be able to get pregnant. At Medicus, you receive close follow-up throughout the entire process. We use both Norwegian and Danish donors, and help you find the right solution tailored to the treatment you are going through.
Hear stories from other women who have chosen to have children alone
You are not alone in this journey. Many women have been in the same situation as you – and have chosen to share their stories with us. It can be great to hear how others have experienced the journey and get support and inspiration on your own path to the child you want.
