In this special Pride Month episode of The Egg Factor, Dr. David Barad and Dr. Norbert Gleicher discuss one of CHR’s proudest milestones: helping HIV+ patients safely and successfully pursue parenthood. Hear the behind-the-scenes story of how CHR helped advocate for a groundbreaking exception to New York State law, allowing HIV-positive individuals to use their sperm in gestational surrogacy.

From partnering with the Bedford Research Foundation’s SPAR program to championing updated guidelines at the NYS Department of Health, CHR has played a pivotal role in expanding access to family-building options for the LGBTQ+ community. This episode is a testament to science, advocacy, and the belief that everyone deserves the chance to become a parent.

Brought to you by the Center for Human Reproduction (CHR) on the Upper East Side of New York City. With over 40 years of experience and a history of innovation, CHR has been at the forefront of fertility care since the beginning.

Our founder, Dr. Norbert Gleicher, reported the first successful transvaginal egg retrieval in human history, helping to shape the future of IVF as we know it today. CHR is known for tackling some of the most challenging fertility cases—especially women over 40 and those with diminished ovarian reserve—by offering highly individualized, evidence-based care when others often turn patients away.

Our team has published more than 450 peer-reviewed research papers advancing reproductive medicine, reflecting our deep commitment not only to patient care but to the science that drives better outcomes. At CHR, you're never just a number. You're part of a community focused on giving you the personalized support, science, and hope you deserve.

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