ROPA Method: When Love Multiplies by Two
What is the ROPA method?
The ROPA method (Reception of Oocytes from Partner) is a technique specially designed for female couples who want to share the experience of becoming mothers in a very special way. Can you imagine both of you being able to participate in creating your baby? That’s exactly what this method makes possible.
One of you provides the eggs and the other carries the pregnancy. It’s like teamwork where you both are the main characters in this beautiful story.
How does it work exactly?
The process is simpler than it seems. One of you will be the “egg donor” and the other will be the “recipient” who carries the pregnancy.
For the egg donor:
We’ll give you hormones for a few days to stimulate your ovaries so they produce several mature eggs. It’s like giving your body a little push to do what it already knows how to do, but more intensively. Then, in a small outpatient procedure, we retrieve the eggs. It’s faster than you think!
For the recipient:
Meanwhile, your partner prepares to receive the baby. We give her estrogens to prepare her uterus, like preparing the best possible bed so the embryo feels comfortable and wants to stay.
Why choose the ROPA method?
This technique is perfect if you want:
- Both of you to participate biologically in creating your child
- To experience pregnancy together from different roles
- To have a special and unique connection with your baby
- To share the responsibility of bringing life into the world
It’s a beautiful option because it allows both of you to be biological mothers of your child, each in your own way.
What can you expect?
The process usually takes a few weeks. It’s not complicated, but it does require coordination between the two of you. You’ll need to come to some appointments, do some tests, and above all, support each other.
The most beautiful thing is that from day one, you’re both involved. One with her genetic contribution and the other preparing her body to welcome the baby.
Is there anything you should know?
As with any treatment, there are some things to keep in mind:
- Both of you will need to do some medical exams beforehand
- Hormones can cause some mild side effects (nothing serious, don’t worry)
- It’s important that you’re both mentally prepared for your roles
Is it for you?
The ROPA method is ideal if:
- You’re a stable female couple
- You both want to participate in the process
- You have good reproductive health
- You’re emotionally prepared for this adventure together
The result
At the end of the process, you’ll have a baby who is genetically from one of you, but who grew in the other’s uterus. It’s a unique form of shared motherhood that will connect you forever in a very special way.
Don’t you think it’s incredible to be able to say “our baby has my genes, but grew in you”? It’s a love story multiplied by two.
Next steps
If you think the ROPA method could be your path to motherhood, the best thing is for you to come consult with us. We’ll be able to evaluate your specific situation and tell you all the details of the process.
Remember that every couple is unique, and our job is to find the best way to make your dream of becoming mothers come true… both of you!
