Fertility treatment in Turkey
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Fertility treatment in Turkey

Fertility clinics in Turkey specialise in treating women who are over 35 and is an attractive option for women who can only join a lengthy waiting list for IVF in their own country, or who find the cost of repeated cycles unaffordable. Prices are generally half that charged for the same procedure in the USA.

When choosing a fertility clinic, look for one that is ISO 9001 certified, and get a full quote of all the costs that will be incurred in writing. The average prices quoted may not include anaesthetics or sedatives, drugs not related directly to the treatment, and theatre and hospital charges.

Turkish regulation is strict when it comes to treating single women and same sex couples, as same sex marriage is not recognised. The use of donor sperm and donor eggs is explicitly forbidden for IVF and other fertility treatments – even intrauterine insemination with donor sperm is banned within Turkey and it is illegal for Turkish women to travel abroad to obtain it.

ISCI

Allowed

Pre implementation generic digonisis

Allowed and used

Micromanipulation

Not allowed

Assisted hatching

Allowed

IVF surrogacy

Not allowed

Average prices for IVF in Turkey

Costs for treatments vary with individual clinics; the following is a rough guide based on prices quoted in January 2012.

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The healthcare system in Turkey

Fertility clinics within Turkey are usually situated in the major cities, particularly Istanbul and Izmir. Fertility specialists in Turkey are European or US-trained and are usually certified in another country as well as holding a specialist IVF certificate from Turkey. They should also have membership of ESHRE, the European Society of Human Reproductive Endocrinology. All fertility clinics are assessed by an official Turkish learned society in this field, and they then hold a diploma that allows them to practise.

Standards are comparable with major European fertility centres and travel from anywhere in the EU takes less than 4 hours. The popularity of Turkey as a holiday destination means that couples travelling here for fertility treatment can take advantage of cheaper summer season flights, and the wealth of hotels and resorts to relax in when not visiting the clinic for treatment.

About Turkey

Turkey is a fascinating country to visit, an interesting mix of Asian and European with a long history, evidenced by its many historic sites such as Ephesus, the famous Roman city, the Temple of Artemis and the Mausoleum at Harlicarnassus. The last two are both wonders of the ancient world. Turkey is also the site of the reputed final resting place of Noah’s Ark, on the top of Mount Ararat. Archeologists have proposed a site in Anatalia as the most ancient human settlement, which was established 6500 years before the birth of Christ.

The capital city of Istanbul is rich in culture and also offers a varied mix of modern city living. Attitudes to life are, nevertheless, very traditional and some would view Turkey as having a tendency towards being a male-dominated society with nationalistic beliefs that border on racism. Having said that, people in Turkey are some of the most approachable and friendly in the world when it comes to tourists visiting their country. Nothing is too much trouble and it is rare to come across a hotel receptionist with a scowl or a bartender or waiter who is surly and unresponsive.

Turkey is not a religious state and it has been trying for several years to become a fully-fledged member of the European Union even though much of its land mass is technically within the Asian continent. Turkey’s neighbours to the east include Iran, Iraq, Syria and Armenia but it also borders Greece and Bulgaria across the Bosphorus. Tourists like to visit Istanbul for its history and ancient sites mixed with street bazars and markets combined with shopping and nightlife but the main draw are the beach resorts that lie along the Mediterranean coast.

When planning your trip here, research the location of your chosen clinic well so that you can make the most of your stay to explore the country to relax when you are not required at the clinic.