After almost two decades of managing thousands of surrogacy journeys and egg donation processes, we have gathered the most common questions asked by our Intended Parents. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. We would be delighted to set up a meeting at your earliest convenience!
What is surrogacy? How much does it cost? How does one choose an egg donor? Can people living with HIV go through surrogacy? All these questions and more are answered in detail below!
In gestational surrogacy, the surrogate has no genetic connection to the child; the embryo is created using the intended parents’ and/or donors’ eggs and sperm and transferred to the surrogate. In traditional surrogacy, the surrogate’s own egg is used. Gestational surrogacy is the model used in Tammuz programs and is more widely supported by clinics, courts, and law in most jurisdictions.
It depends on the country where the process takes place and the specific program chosen. Costs are naturally affected by the surrogate’s compensation, medical and legal fees, the country’s cost of living, and other variables.
The First step will be to sign an agreement with Tammuz. Then you will be required to start your medical preparations which will include a full blood analysis and genetic tests. You will then be required to choose an egg donor and then you will be matched with a surrogate.
Yes. We’ve accompanied intended parents who are HIV carriers through successful surrogacy journeys, subject to medical review and the requirements of the applicable program and destination.
Absolutely! In recent years, many single men have turned to surrogacy procedures in the USA, Armenia, Mexico, and Colombia.
A couple of men can undergo a surrogacy procedure in the USA, Colombia, Mexico and Armenia.
Sure! Tammuz has changed the way gay men build their families, and over the past decade hundreds of gay men have fulfilled their dream of having a baby via surrogacy. Gay men can do surrogacy in the USA, Mexico and Colombia.
Not necessarily; it depends on your medical circumstances, your program, and your destination. Some intended parents use their own eggs, others use a donor, and existing-embryo pathways are available for parents who already have embryos.
This depends on the program and destination; some allow direct contact, others coordinate communication through Tammuz. We’ll explain what applies to your specific program before you begin.
Every journey is different. Timing depends on medical processes, legal requirements, donor and surrogate availability, clinic schedules, documentation, and individual circumstances.
Yes. Tammuz coordinates legal services as part of each program, including agreements with the surrogate and destination-country birth documentation, in accordance with the law of that destination. We recommend independent legal counsel in your home country for matters specific to your citizenship, parentage recognition, and any restrictions that may apply where you live.
The Tammuz Guarantee Program includes unlimited attempts until a live birth, subject to the applicable program agreement, eligibility requirements, medical conditions, and exclusions.
Book a free consultation with our team. We’ll discuss your circumstances, answer your questions, and help you understand which programs and destinations may fit your family.
Answers to the questions we hear most, gathered in one place. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, our team is happy to walk through your specific situation directly.
Surrogacy can be a path to parenthood for heterosexual couples, gay couples, single women, single men, and intended parents living with HIV, among others. Eligibility depends on the specific program and destination, and is confirmed through medical and legal review rather than assumed in general terms.
Most programs have an age limit for intended parents, and the exact age and requirements vary by destination and clinic. We’ll confirm what applies to your specific situation and program during your consultation.
With an initial consultation, where we learn about your situation, medical history, and what matters most to you, and help you compare destinations and program types. You don’t need to have already chosen a country; that’s part of the conversation.
No. Every program we coordinate is gestational surrogacy, meaning the surrogate carries the pregnancy but has no genetic connection to the baby. The embryo is created using your own or donor egg and sperm.
Often, yes. Your embryos and their supporting documentation are reviewed for medical acceptance, shipment, and transfer requirements specific to your chosen destination.
There’s no single reliable timeline. Medical preparation, embryo creation, donor availability, surrogate matching, transfer outcomes, pregnancy, and post-birth legal procedures can all affect timing.
This depends on your program structure. Guarantee-based plans may include continued attempts, subject to the agreement’s terms and exclusions; defined-attempt plans typically involve additional costs for further attempts.
Screening may include medical and psychological evaluations, a review of pregnancy history, background checks, lifestyle information, and other relevant documentation. Exact requirements vary by destination and clinic.
Communication is facilitated according to the framework established for your journey. Expectations and communication preferences should be discussed during matching and throughout the process.
It depends on the destination. Some programs offer known or semi-known arrangements depending on donor consent; others require anonymity. We’ll explain what applies to your chosen destination.
You complete the required birth registration, documentation, passport, travel, immigration, and parentage-related procedures that apply to your case. Some legal steps may continue after you return home.
It depends on your family structure, medical situation, and what matters most to you, genetic connection, cost, legal framework, or program flexibility. We’ll walk through the options together during your consultation rather than recommend a single default.
A plan structured to include continued attempts toward a live birth, subject to eligibility requirements and the complete terms, limitations, and exclusions of the program agreement.
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