Many same-sex couples have a deep desire to start a family and raise a child of their own. In Switzerland, the social and legal situation for rainbow families has improved significantly in recent years, but there are still restrictions on access to reproductive medicine.
Since "marriage for all" came into force in July 2022, same-sex married couples have been allowed to adopt children together in Switzerland. Since then, sperm donation has been legally available to lesbian couples in Switzerland if they are married. This represents a significant step towards equality. Since then, lesbian couples in Switzerland have been able to seek pregnancy under medical supervision, either through insemination or artificial insemination. fertisuisse has a sperm donor bank and specializes in helping same-sex couples to have children, providing them with medical and legal support. Sperm donation in Switzerland is subject to clear legal regulations. It is only permitted in licensed medical facilities, and the child has the right to know the identity of the donor when he or she reaches the age of majority. Anonymous sperm donation is not permitted in Switzerland. For many couples, this transparency is an important aspect of family planning, as it allows the child to come to terms with its origins later on.
For gay couples, however, the situation is much more complex. As both egg donation and surrogacy are prohibited in Switzerland, the path to parenthood via a fertility clinic in Switzerland is usually closed to them. Some therefore opt for treatment abroad.
The fertisuisse medical team offers comprehensive advice, even if not every medical procedure may be carried out.