Married couples only, with their own eggs and sperm
Under Turkish law, IVF is only available to legally married couples using their own eggs and sperm. Clinics ask to see a marriage certificate.
Donor eggs, donor sperm, donor embryos and surrogacy are not permitted in Turkiye, so they can't be arranged there.
Genetic testing, but not sex selection
Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) can check embryos for chromosomal or inherited conditions. It isn't recommended for everyone, and Turkish law doesn't allow it to be used to choose a baby's sex for non-medical reasons.
What a cycle involves
Ovarian stimulation with daily injections and monitoring usually takes 10 to 12 days, followed by egg collection under light sedation and, a few days later, embryo transfer. The clinic tells you when to take a pregnancy test.
The husband's sperm sample is normally needed around the day of egg collection, so both partners usually travel.
Risks to be aware of
The main risks of IVF include ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, a multiple pregnancy if more than one embryo is transferred, and ectopic pregnancy. The IVF specialist should explain these before treatment.
Success depends heavily on age, egg reserve and the cause of infertility, and IVF can't guarantee a pregnancy.
Before you travel
Gather recent test results, such as an AMH (ovarian reserve) test and a semen analysis, and any records of previous treatment, so the specialist can review your case before you commit.
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General information, not medical advice. MedicaTurn is a medical tourism facilitator, not a healthcare provider.