In vitro fertilization (IVF) is one of the long-term assisted reproductive techniques and the most preferred infertility treatments applied to infertile couples today. Turkey and especially Istanbul is one of the leading countries in the world offering world-class IVF and fertility treatments for women and couples. Here you can find all the necessary information on getting IVF and fertility centers and treatment in Turkey, what to expect, cost, prices, reviews, things to consider, as well as top-rated and best IVF and Fertility clinics and doctors in Istanbul and Turkey.
Please also note that the content on our page is for informational purposes only, it is not suitable for you to consider in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, and you should definitely consult your doctor for any diagnosis and treatment.
What is IVF & What to Expect?
IVF is the abbreviation of “In vitro fertilization”, is the procedure in which eggs are fertilized with sperm in a laboratory, and then transferred into the female partner’s womb.
Couples can have a baby with the IVF procedure in cases where where the female partner has endometriosis, infection, clogging of the tubes, weight or advanced age, or the male partner has poor sperm quality.
And according to experts, it is predicted that the success rate of IVF in the world will reach 100% by the year 2027.
Typical IVF Process
IVF treatment consist of process ensuring fertilization by collecting female partner’s reproductive cells, and sperm from male partner, and bringing them together in a laboratory environment.
While the fertilized eggs begin to divide and pass the first developmental stages called embryos in the laboratory environment, they are placed in the womb of the female partner. Pregnancy obtained after this stage is no different from naturally occurring pregnancies. The difference from natural pregnancy is that the fertilization process is carried out under laboratory conditions and the fertilized eggs are placed back in the female partner’s womb.
Vaccination treatment can also be preferred before IVF treatment, especially in male infertility. In this method, the collected sperm are transferred into the uterus.
In which cases is IVF treatment performed?
If it is not possible to get pregnant for 1 year or more despite having sexual intercourse without using any contraceptive method, you should consult for infertility to an IVF Center.
Factors affecting the success rate of the IVF treatment
- Age of the female partner (it is commonly accepted that after 35 the chance of pregnancy decreases)
- High weight (BMI over 30)
- Sperm quality
- Decrease in sperm count, sperm retention problem
- Decreased ovarian reserve
- Immune system problems that damage the ovaries and sperm
- Unexplained infertility
- Problems in the uterus and fallopian tubes
- Presence of myopia, polyps, adhesions, endometriosis preventing retention in the uterus
- Smoking for both couples
- Avoiding stress, balanced diet, avoiding alcohol
Success in IVF Treatment
While the success rates in the IVF treatments vary according to age of the female partner, number of previous attempts, reason for infertility, previous surgical operations, the probability of a high-quality embryo to attach to the uterus after embryo transfer is around 30-40% on the fifth day of the egg development (blastocyst stage) in an IVF treatment performed in a high-standard IVF center.
This rate can decrease to 10% for a woman over the age of 40, as well as to 70% for a woman in her 20s.
Above are the general information about IVF. The process is normally very complicated, can have risks and syndromes. So you should definitely consult your doctor and ask for all the necessary information before you plan an IVF treatment.
Why get IVF in Turkey?
Turkey ranks 5th among European countries and 7th in the world in terms of success rates in IVF. USA is the country with the highest success rate in IVF treatment.
Majority of the medical tourists visit Istanbul and Turkey for all kinds of medical treatments and IVF especially from the UK, US, Canada, Australia, Middle East, Gulf and European countries for these treatments. Turkey is also in the list of top 5 countries in the world for medical tourism.
IVF and fertility treatments in Istanbul and Turkey, as well as genital aesthetics has also recently become one of the top choices in the world. The quality of service with very reasonable prices, the world-class hospitals with the latest technology, world class doctors, and affordable healthcare are the main reasons.
The majority of the health institutions in Istanbul and Turkey offer high quality of service for sure.
They are all approved by the international organizations including JCI (Joint Commissions International), JCAOH (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) and ISO (International Organization for Standardization).
How much does it cost IVF treatment in Turkey?
The average cost of an IVF treatment in Istanbul Turkey is around €2500-3500. The price can go with the reputation of the doctors, clinics and hospitals.
And the price mostly includes the medication, controlled ovarian stimulation, ultrasound examinations, egg retrieval, IVF (Fertilization), embryo transfer, follow-up and consultation.
How about IVF and Fertility treatment in Istanbul and Turkey?
If you’ve been thinking about IVF and Fertility treatment, you’ve been probably shocked with the costs in the EU, UK or US. However, when you compare the costs and quality of service in the clinics and doctors in Istanbul and Turkey, you’ll definitely agree that it will be by far the most economical and practical way.
What the Clinics Offer?
Majority of the clinics and hospitals offer a very well planned trip with guide and consultant, including;
- Your detailed treatment plan in Istanbul with all the logistics,
- A comprehensive discussion with costs to your desired outcome,
- Your accommodation plan that best suits your needs,
- Pick-up from the airport to your hotel and the clinic, and vice-versa,
- Follow-up and aftercare service
Top IVF and Fertility Clinics & Doctors in Istanbul and Turkey
If you are into IVF and Fertility treatment, than here is our pick of the top IVF clinics and doctors in Istanbul and Turkey. We are Istanbul insiders and here we only suggest the proven and top rated ones with the patients’ comments.
Also bear in mind that price shouldn’t always be your guide. You can get offers with much lower cost than the average prices, but cheap treatments can cause problems and may mean that there may be some compromise in the skill of the doctor or the quality of the treatment.
Bahçeci Fulya IVF Centre
Bahçeci Fulya IVF Centre (Tesvikiye Mah. Hakkı Yeten Cad. No:11 Kat: 3 Terrace Fulya Center, Sisli, Istanbul, bahceci.com) is the most popular and famous IVF center in Istanbul and Turkey providing very professional services for its patients under the Bahçeci Health Group, the leadership of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bahçeci, M.D., and in its Istanbul Fulya Clinic since 2010. Sitting Bahceci IVF center is also the largest IVF centre in Turkey.
Bahçeci Health Group is a large family of over 80,000 healthy babies and has a reputation of proven expertise in the field of IVF. They are very successful on IVF treatment, egg freezing, sperm freezing, embryo freezing, or infertility.
Bahçeci has a world-class technological and scientific infrastructure and offers professional IVF and fertility treatments with its state-of-the-art embryology laboratory, ultrasound equipment, laboratories, operating rooms, and comfortable patient rooms.
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Cayra Clinic Istanbul & Antalya
Cayra Clinic is a top trending medical tourism provider and medical clinic providing very good quality and professional medical services for its patients from all over the world with its team of professionals having above 15 years of experience. Cayra Clinic offers all inclusive medical treatments within a safe environment and very affordable prices and travel costs.
Cayra Clinic has already accompanied above 5000 patients worldwide through JCI approved and Turkish Ministry of Health accredited clinics, surgeons, doctors, specialists and hospitals in Istanbul and Antalya.
Cayra also offers all inclusive medical treatment and travel packages, personal treatment plans, after care, privacy and transparency for its patients with affordable prices. Their packages includes flights, VIP airport transfers, luxury accommodation, interpreters, city tours.
Top medical treatments offered by Cayra Clinic include Hair Transplant, Dentistry, Face-Body Aesthetic Surgeries, Obesity Surgeries, Surgeries for Man, Eye Surgery, Breast Surgeries
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Jin. Op. Dr. Jale Dal Agca
Jin. Op. Dr. Jale Dal Agca (Acibadem Kozyatagi Hospital, Inonu Cad. Okur Sok. No.20, 34742 Kozyatagi, Istanbul) is also another popular Op.Dr. in the fields of women’s health, obstetrics, gynecology, infertility, IVF, gynecolic cancers, and genital aesthetic surgeries in Istanbul and Turkey.
She graduated from medical education at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1997 and received the title of medical doctor. Afterwards, she completed her specialization at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine and became a Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist. Upon her specialty training, she worked at several hospitals such as Private Yuzyıl Hospital, Private Goztepe Safak Hospital, Private Acibadem Atasehir Hospital, Private Medical Park Goztepe Hospital and Private Istanbul Koşuyolu Medipol Hospital. She is currently serving at Private Acibadem Kozyatagi Hospital, one of the most popular A+ class private hospitals in the city.
She +15 years of experience and her areas of specialization include; normal pregnancy follow-up, risky pregnancy follow-up, laparoscopic, hysteroscopic surgery, laser and genital aesthetic surgery, sexual dysfunctions and vaginismus. She is also member of Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics and Turkish Urogynecology Society.
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hediye Dagdeviren
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hediye Dagdeviren (I.A.U. VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, Besyol, Akasya Sk. No:4 D:1, Florya, Istanbul) is a quality and popular Gynecology, Obstetrics, Infertility, and IVF Specialist in Istanbul and Turkey.
She graduated from Dicle University in 2005 and worked at several hospitals such as Bakirkoy Sadi Konuk Hospital and Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital. She is currently serving at VM Medical Park Hospital in Florya, one of the most popular A+ class private hospitals in Istanbul.
She +15 years of experience in the fields of gynecology, obstetrics and IVF, and also member of several societies such as American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), Society of Turkish Obstetrics and Gynecology (Istanbul), Reproductive Health and Infertility Association (TSRM), Sexual Health Institute Association (CISED) and Turkish German Gynecology Education Research and Service Foundation (TAJEV).
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