What is the price of IVF with sex selection in Cyprus?
The price of IVF in Cyprus ranges from Β£5,750 to Β£6,750. This price includes egg collection, PGT-A biopsy for sex selection and embryo transfer, excluding stimulation medication. In the UK, sex selection is prohibited except for medical reasons, making Northern Cyprus a preferred destination.
π 2026 Price Table
This comparison details the average costs of an assisted reproductive technology (ART) protocol with genetic testing between North Cyprus and the UK.
| Treatment type | Cyprus price | UK price |
|---|---|---|
| Classic IVF (IVF/ICSI) | Β£3,750 – Β£4,750 | funded by the NHS subject to eligibility criteria (e.g. age, previous cycles); Β£3,000 – Β£5,000 privately |
| IVF + PGT-A (sex selection) | Β£5,750 – Β£6,750 | not performed in the UK |
| IVF + Egg donation | Β£6,000 – Β£7,500 | NHS-funded for eligible patients; donor gametes are altruistic, with long waiting times |
| PGD FISH (5 chromosomes, up to 12 embryos) | Β£2,000 | only for serious genetic diseases, NHS-funded |
| PGD NGS (24 chromosomes) | Β£500 (per embryo) | only for serious genetic diseases, NHS-funded |
π Statistics and Success Rates
IVF with sex selection in Cyprus relies on a biopsy of a few cells from the embryo, which can lead to false positives, false negatives and mosaicism[1]. No independent success rates have been published for Cypriot clinics. In the UK, the live birth rate after IVF with ICSI was 23% in 2023[2].
What is IVF with baby sex selection?
IVF with sex selection is an in vitro fertilisation protocol coupled with PGT-A. The biologist analyses the 23rd pair of chromosomes of the embryo (XX for a girl, XY for a boy) before transfer to select the desired sex. This method allows choosing the sex of the child and, for medical indications, avoiding a serious sex-linked disease.
𧬠Introduction to Preimplantation Genetic Testing
IVF with Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT-A) in Cyprus does not benefit all patients: its benefit per transfer has only been shown in those with good prognosis, able to produce at least two blastocysts[1]. This technology detects chromosomal abnormalities and allows, in the northern part of the island, to select the sex of the future baby for non-medical reasons, which the law of the Republic of Cyprus prohibits[3].
The ASRM, the American professional society, describes non-medical sex selection as βethically controversialβ and encourages each clinic to publish its own policy[4].
π¨πΎ Why choose Cyprus for your IVF?
The northern part of Cyprus stands out for clinics that practise sex selection for personal reasons, prohibited by the law of the Republic of Cyprus[3]. The price cannot be compared to any UK price: the procedure is not performed in the UK.
Medical Expertise and Infrastructure
Cypriot clinics have state-of-the-art laboratories (NGS technology). The medical teams are multilingual, facilitating support for English-speaking couples during the 18 days of treatment on site.
IVF Medical Team in North Cyprus
π©ββοΈ Who is IVF with PGD for?
- Couples wishing for family balancing (sex selection).
- Women over 35 to reduce the risk of Down syndrome.
- Patients with a history of recurrent miscarriages.
- Carriers of hereditary genetic diseases[5].
Contraindications: Advanced maternal age, according to the limit set by each clinic, untreated cancer or severe unstable psychiatric conditions.
π° Budget Details: UK vs Cyprus
IVF with PGT-A costs Β£5,750 to Β£6,750 in Cyprus. In the UK, sex selection without medical reason is not performed: no UK price corresponds. A standard IVF-ICSI cycle, without genetic analysis, costs Β£3,750 to Β£4,750 in Cyprus. Stimulation medication is not included in any package: they add Β£1,400 to Β£1,800 to the budget.
| Criteria | Cyprus | UK |
|---|---|---|
| IVF with PGD price | Β£5,750 – Β£6,750 | not performed in the UK |
| Sex selection | Practised in the northern part | Prohibited |
| Waiting time | Variable by clinic | Not applicable, procedure not performed |
| Success rate | Not independently published | 23% live birth rate after IVF-ICSI (2023)[2] |
To budget in addition: An 18 to 20-day stay involves logistical costs (flights and accommodation). Many Cypriot clinics offer βaccommodation packagesβ negotiated with 3 to 5-star hotels (often in Kyrenia or Nicosia). Depending on the standard chosen, budget Β£1,000 to Β£1,800 for the three weeks, usually including breakfasts.
πΊοΈ Medical Stay Process
To facilitate your stay in an unfamiliar country, almost all clinics organise a VIP welcome at the airport (Ercan in the north, or Larnaca in the south) and provide daily transfers between your hotel and the medical centre with a private driver.
- Days 1-10: Ovarian stimulation (often started at home or on site).
- Days 11-16: Egg collection under sedation, ICSI fertilisation and embryo culture.
- Days 17-18: PGT-A analysis and transfer of a healthy embryo of the chosen sex.
π‘οΈ Safety and risks of the protocol
Like any IVF, the protocol exposes to ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: moderate or severe forms occur in 3 to 8% of cycles[6]. The biopsy only takes a few cells from the embryo, and its result is not infallible[1].
π₯ How to choose the best clinic?
Prefer clinics accredited ISO 9001 that publish their own results. Bahceci Fertility Cyprus in Nicosia performs preimplantation genetic testing.
π¬ Patient reviews: what to check
No patient review published online can be independently verified. Before choosing, ask the clinic for its own results and its written policy on sex selection, as the ASRM encourages centres to do[4].
β Conclusion
IVF with PGD in Cyprus, practised in the northern part of the island, allows couples to choose the sex of their child, without guaranteeing pregnancy. Its price, from Β£5,750 to Β£6,750, cannot be compared to any UK price, since the procedure is not performed in the UK.
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β FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Is sex selection legal in Cyprus?
Not across the whole island. The law of the Republic of Cyprus prohibits sex selection, except to avoid a serious sex-linked disease[3]. Clinics in the northern part practise it for personal reasons, without medical condition.
What is the success rate?
No rate specific to Cypriot clinics has been independently published. In the UK, 23% of IVF cycles with ICSI resulted in a live birth in 2023[2], and PGT-A only improves results per transfer in good-prognosis patients[1].
How long do I need to stay?
An 18 to 20-day stay covers the whole process, from stimulation to transfer. When stimulation starts at home, with monitoring by a gynaecologist in the UK, the stay is reduced to egg collection, embryo analysis and transfer.
Can embryos be brought back to the UK?
Transporting embryos into the UK requires authorisation from the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), applied for by a UK licensed centre, solely to continue the parental project[7].
Does the NHS cover treatment abroad?
The NHS does not fund treatment outside the UK, except in specific circumstances under the S2 route in the EU, with prior authorisation[8]. Sex selection without medical reason, prohibited in the UK, is not reimbursed.
At what age is IVF with PGD no longer recommended?
Each clinic sets its own age limit, with no common rule. Chances decrease with the woman’s age, and the benefit of PGT-A has only been shown in good-prognosis patients, able to produce at least two blastocysts[1].
Can you choose twins with sex selection?
Transferring two embryos of the same sex is possible but increases the risks of a twin pregnancy (maternal and fetal complications). In the UK, 82.82% of transfers in 2023 involved a single embryo[2].
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π¬ Medical Sources & References
The information presented in this article is based on recognised medical sources:
- Chan C, Ryu M, Zwingerman R. Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy: A Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society Guideline. Reproductive BioMedicine Online. 2020. View source
- NHS. IVF treatment. 2026. View source
- Republic of Cyprus. Law 69(I)/2015 on the application of medically assisted reproduction, article 18. 2015. View source
- Ethics Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Use of reproductive technology for sex selection for nonmedical reasons: an Ethics Committee opinion. Fertility and Sterility. 2022. View source
- American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). Indications and management of preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic conditions: a committee opinion. 2023. View source
- Tang H, Mourad SM, Wang A, Zhai SD, Hart RJ. Dopamine agonists for preventing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2021. View source
- Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA). Importing embryos into the UK. 2025. View source
- NHS. Healthcare abroad: planned treatment (S2). 2026. View source
- https://www.bestclinic.co.uk/blog/ivf-pgd-gender-selection-cyprus-cost/
