Adoption is not the only option for gay male couples. Infertility clinics may offer several services that can help same gender couples have children. To best understand all possible options, couples who are interested should speak to a fertility specialist at a clinic for detailed descriptions of some of these treatments. Historically, most same gender couples have assumed adoption provided their only opportunity to have children. Today, however, a number of infertility clinics willingly help gay and lesbian couples become biological parents.