IVF Treatment in Turkiye
In-vitro fertilisation for married couples using their own eggs and sperm, with optional PGT genetic screening.
Get Your IVF Treatment PlanWho can have this treatment: Under Turkish law, IVF is only available to legally married couples using their own eggs and sperm, and the clinic will ask to see your marriage certificate. Donor eggs, donor sperm, donor embryos and surrogacy are not permitted in Turkiye, so we cannot arrange them.
About ivf treatment
In vitro fertilisation (IVF) means eggs are collected from the ovaries after hormone stimulation, fertilised with sperm in a laboratory, and an embryo is then placed in the womb. In Turkiye, IVF is available only to legally married couples using their own eggs and sperm.
Success depends heavily on age, egg reserve and the cause of infertility, so the IVF specialist reviews your test results before recommending a treatment plan. IVF can't guarantee a pregnancy, and some couples need more than one cycle.
How the process works
Consultation
Test results & protocol review
Online
Ovarian Stimulation
Daily monitoring in Istanbul
10–12 days
Egg Retrieval & Fertilisation
Under light sedation
1 day
Embryo Transfer
3–5 days after retrieval
1 day
Follow-up
Pregnancy test
10–14 days later
What's covered
1 IVF Cycle
2 IVF Cycles
3 IVF Cycles
What to expect
Typical timings. Your doctor will give you a personal plan.
- Stimulation, about 10 to 12 days
- Daily hormone injections, with regular scans and blood tests to monitor your ovaries.
- Egg collection
- Done under light sedation. Mild cramping and bloating for a day or two are common.
- Embryo transfer
- A quick procedure, usually without anaesthetic, a few days after egg collection.
- Pregnancy test
- The clinic tells you when to take it, usually around two weeks after the transfer.
Once you're home
- Follow the clinic's instructions on medicines after the transfer, such as progesterone support.
- Get urgent advice from the clinic or NHS 111 if you have pain, bloating, vomiting or vaginal bleeding. Call 999 if you have breathing difficulty or chest pain.
- Tell your GP about your treatment once you're home, especially if the pregnancy test is positive, so your antenatal care can be arranged.
- Consider counselling, whatever the outcome: fertility treatment can be emotionally demanding.
More tips in our guide to aftercare and travel after treatment abroad.
Risks to know about
Every treatment carries risks. These are some of the main ones. The treating doctor will explain the risks that apply to you before you give your consent.
- Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS): the ovaries over-respond to the fertility medicines, causing bloating, pain and, in severe cases, breathing difficulty. Tell the clinic straight away if you have these symptoms.
- A multiple pregnancy (twins or more) if more than one embryo is transferred, which carries higher risks for mother and babies.
- Ectopic pregnancy, where the embryo implants outside the womb.
- Side effects of the medicines, such as hot flushes, headaches and mood changes.
- Emotional strain, particularly if a cycle isn't successful.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can have IVF in Turkiye?
Only legally married couples using their own eggs and sperm; the clinic will ask to see your marriage certificate. Donor eggs, donor sperm, donor embryos and surrogacy are not permitted in Turkiye.
Do we both need to travel?
Usually yes. The husband's sperm sample is normally needed around the day of egg collection. The clinic will confirm what's needed for your case.
Is PGT genetic screening necessary?
Not for everyone. The IVF specialist advises whether it's suitable based on your age and history. Under Turkish law it can't be used to choose a baby's sex for non-medical reasons.
What's included in the price?
Every MedicaTurn plan includes the treatment itself, hotel accommodation, round-trip airport transfer, and a personal case manager and translator. Build your plan to see exactly what's included for your case.
What's not included?
International flights to and from Turkiye; travel and medical travel insurance; visa fees, if your nationality requires a visa; extra hotel nights beyond those in your plan; additional treatments, tests or procedures the doctor recommends after examining you; extra costs if a complication or slower recovery means you need further treatment or a longer stay (for example extra hotel nights, transfers or flight changes); personal expenses such as restaurant meals, shopping and sightseeing.
How long do I need to stay in Turkiye?
This depends on the exact procedure you choose. Consultation (Online), Ovarian Stimulation (10–12 days), Egg Retrieval & Fertilisation (1 day), Embryo Transfer (1 day), Follow-up (10–14 days later). Build your plan for a step-by-step timeline.
How do I get a price?
Build your plan and submit it: our team prepares a personalised quotation for your case and sends it to you directly. The final treatment plan and cost are confirmed by the attending doctor after examination.
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