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Title

ASSISTED REPRODUCTION TECHNIQUES FOR SAME AFFECTIVE COUPLES: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Objective

The main objective of this research was to identify the main assisted reproduction techniques that can be used by same-sex couples.

Methods

This is a narrative review, based on scientific productions published between 2015 and 2021. The search was carried out in the Virtual Health Library (VHL) database. The descriptors “reproduction techniques” and “homosexuality” were consulted on the Health Sciences Descriptors website (DECS) and applied in the VHL, generating the respective search code: reproduction techniques AND homosexuality AND (year_cluster:[2015 TO 2021] As inclusion criteria for the research, full and original texts with publications in the years 2015 to 2021, in the languages: English, Portuguese, French, Spanish and German that fit the subject studied were chosen. publications that did not answer the question to be discussed in this study were defined.

Results

The search resulted in 40 publications that were carefully organized and read, remaining in the study 08 articles that answered the guiding question of the research. The studies presented demonstrated that there are several treatment possibilities for same-sex couples to fulfill their desire to build their families through the use of their own gametes and a solidary uterus. Among the possibilities are intrauterine insemination and in vitro fertilization treatments. In Brazil, it is possible to use heterologous gametes, and we have some national and international semen banks, where it is possible to choose the most appropriate characteristics and purchase the material. In the case of eggs, we rely on international banks or on the RHA clinics' own egg banks. Furthermore, there is the possibility for homosexual couples to carry out in vitro fertilization treatments, donating part of their gametes and receiving discounts on their treatments. In addition to the possibility of using a replacement uterus, mainly necessary for male homoaffective couples.

Conclusion

This study showed that in Brazil there are several possibilities for same-sex couples to build their families through their own gametes, however, the complexity of treatments combined with high costs are still factors that make access difficult for the population. In addition, even though same-sex unions are recognized in Brazil, there are still many taboos on this subject and many have the vision and defend the concept of traditional family, that is, the one composed of father and mother, of different genders. opposites.

Keywords

Assisted reproduction techniques; Same-sex couples; Gametes