CCRM FERTILITY OF GREENVILLE, SC
Surrogacy for gay couples in Greenville, SC
Serving the greater Greenville metropolitan area
Why gay couples choose CCRM Fertility of Greenville for surrogacy
CCRM Fertility of Greenville is a trusted and inclusive clinic for gay couples who are pursuing parenthood through surrogacy. We support every family with compassion, expertise, and a deep understanding of the unique needs of gay and male-identifying intended parents. Our services include egg donation, IVF, embryo creation, and gestational carrier coordination through trusted agency partners.
We provide mental health support through required consultations for all third-party reproduction services, ensuring emotional preparedness for the entire journey. CCRM partners with organizations like Family Equality to offer community education and advocacy for LGBTQIA+ families. Our physicians, embryologists, and care teams undergo specialized training to best support gay couples in their path to parenthood.
Renowned for delivering success rates significantly above the national average, CCRM Fertility has helped welcome more than 100,000 babies through IVF and advanced reproductive science. For gay intended parents, this means expert guidance, high-quality embryo development, and personalized care at every stage of the surrogacy process.
At CCRM Fertility of Greenville, we offer a full suite of services to support gay couples through each step of the family-building process.
Egg donation options for gay intended parents
- Access to diverse, thoroughly screened egg donors
- Fresh donor cycles
- Frozen donor eggs through reputable donor banks
- Genetic carrier screening for all donors
IVF services for embryo creation
Gay couples typically create embryos using:
- Sperm from one or both partners
- Donor eggs
- Advanced fertilization techniques (ICSI)
- Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A), if desired
Our in-house lab uses advanced embryology techniques to support the strongest possible embryo development.
Gestational surrogacy coordination
While CCRM Fertility does not match intended parents with gestational carriers directly, we collaborate with top-rated surrogacy agencies to ensure a seamless experience. Once a gestational carrier is selected, all medical screening and embryo transfer procedures occur at our Greenville, SC clinic.
Finding the right fertility specialist is not always an easy task when you are looking for a fertility clinic in Greenville that can accommodate your needs. The double board-certified reproductive endocrinologists at CCRM Fertility of Greenville can help you realize your dream of parenthood and will support you every step of the way.
Understanding the cost of surrogacy for gay couples in Greenville
Planning for the cost of surrogacy is an important part of your family-building journey. Surrogacy typically involves several independent expenses. While every case is different, gay couples can expect to plan for the following categories:
Medical costs
- Egg donor cycle fees
- IVF cycle costs
- Embryo creation, fertilization, and embryo testing
- Gestational carrier screening
- Embryo transfer procedure
Third-party costs
- Gestational carrier compensation
- Agency fees
- Legal contracts for intended parents and carriers
- Insurance coverage for the carrier
- Travel expenses if applicable
What gay couples typically spend
The average cost of surrogacy for gay couples in Greenville, SC ranges from $90,000 to $180,000 total, depending on:
- Egg donor selection
- Agency fees
- Legal expenses
- Insurance requirements
- Number of IVF cycles
While surrogacy is a financial commitment, CCRM Fertility of Greenville provides transparent cost estimates and collaborates with financing partners to make treatment more manageable.
The surrogacy journey for gay couples at CCRM Fertility of Greenville, SC
Step 1: Consultation and diagnostic testing
Your journey begins with a consultation that includes:
- Semen analysis
- Genetic carrier screening
- Hormone testing
- A comprehensive review of family-building goals
These tests help determine the best fertility plan for you and your partner.
Step 2: Egg donor selection and IVF creation
Your CCRM care team will guide you through:
- Selecting an egg donor
- Undergoing IVF to create embryos
- Choosing whether one or both partners provide sperm
- Optional PGT-A testing
Step 3: Matching with a gestational carrier
We work closely with surrogacy agencies to ensure your carrier is healthy, well-supported, and properly screened. Once matched, our clinic completes all medical assessments and prepares for the embryo transfer.
Step 4: Transfer and pregnancy support
After embryo transfer, your carrier receives ongoing medical care. Our team coordinates closely with your agency and obstetric specialists to ensure continuity and safety.
Accepted fertility insurances in the Greenville area
CCRM Fertility of Greenville works with many fully in-network plans, including:
- Bonei Olam
- Carrot*
- Cigna
- Evicore
- Maven*
- Progyny*
- WIN Fertility*
*Benefits vary by employer.
If your insurance is out-of-network, payment is expected at the time of service. We provide itemized receipts for possible reimbursement if your plan includes infertility benefits.
South Carolina insurance coverage for gay couples pursuing surrogacy
South Carolina does not have a state mandate requiring insurance plans to cover infertility diagnosis or treatment. As a result, coverage for gay couples pursuing surrogacy in Greenville largely depends on the specifics of an employer-sponsored or private insurance plan rather than state law. Some plans may offer partial benefits, while many exclude fertility services altogether.
Services that may be covered (plan-dependent)
When coverage is available, it is typically limited to diagnostic testing and may include for carriers only:
- Hormone bloodwork
- Pelvic or transvaginal ultrasound
- Semen analysis
- HSG (hysterosalpingogram)
- SIS (saline infusion sonogram)
Coverage is often tied to medical necessity and may still be restricted by definitions of infertility that assume heterosexual intercourse, which can affect LGBTQ+ intended parents.
Services commonly not covered
- Most South Carolina insurance plans do not cover:
- IVF or fertility treatment without an infertility diagnosis
- Surrogate compensation and expenses
- Legal contracts for surrogacy or parental rights
- Egg or sperm donor compensation
- Agency fees
- Obstetric care for the gestational carrier
- Elective or non-medically necessary embryo testing
Because coverage varies widely, many intended parents in the Greenville area choose to combine limited insurance benefits with self-pay options, employer fertility benefits, or financing programs.
CCRM Fertility will work with you to review your specific insurance plan, explain what could be covered, and help you understand the full financial picture as you plan your surrogacy journey in South Carolina.
CCRM Fertility of Greenville
700 Executive Center Dr, Suite 300
Greenville, SC 29615
Phone: (864) 412-1950
Fax: (864) 412-0640
Hours
Regular Hours: Monday-Friday: 7:30am – 4:00pm
Monitoring hours: Morning and weekend monitoring by appointment only