What is the price of IVF PGD with gender selection in Turkey?
In Turkey, an IVF PGD cycle costs between £3,900 and £6,000. This price covers ovarian stimulation, genetic testing and accommodation. Gender identification is permitted only for medical reasons. Egg collection takes 30 minutes under sedation, as a day case.
📊 2026 Price Table: Turkey vs UK
This table compares 2026 average prices for an IVF protocol with preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) in Istanbul with the estimated costs of the same treatment in the UK.
| Type of treatment | Price Turkey | Price UK |
|---|---|---|
| IVF + PGD (medical indication) | £3,900 - £5,600 | £8,000 - £12,000 |
| Standard ICSI IVF | £2,200 - £3,000 | £5,000 - £7,000 |
| Genetic testing (PGT-A) | £1,700 - £2,600 | Mostly NHS funded in specific cases |
| Frozen embryo transfer | £850 - £1,300 | £2,000 - £3,000 |
📈 What drives the chances of success
No public registry publishes clinic-by-clinic success rates in Turkey. What is documented is what changes the odds: age, ovarian reserve and the number of blastocysts available for biopsy[1]. A pregnancy test is carried out 12 days after transfer.
What is IVF PGD with gender selection?
IVF PGD combines in vitro fertilisation with preimplantation genetic diagnosis. It detects chromosomal abnormalities and identifies the sex of the embryo. In Turkey, that identification is permitted only to prevent the transmission of a sex-linked hereditary disease: family balancing is not a recognised ground[2].
Sperm carrying the chromosomes of the desired sex can be isolated or identified during treatment cycles through IVF treatment in Turkey. Many couples use these techniques to avoid passing on a genetic disease that affects one sex in particular.
IVF PGD in Turkey offers a precise option for couples dealing with infertility linked to genetic factors. Ovarian reserve is assessed carefully before stimulation, to maximise the number of mature eggs available for fertilisation.
After fertilisation, the embryos with no detected abnormality are selected following preimplantation diagnosis. The chosen embryos are then transferred into the uterus. The diagnosis guarantees neither a pregnancy nor the absence of any disease.
Our medical team
The Istanbul centres work with dedicated embryologists and can arrange English-speaking support.
MicroSort technique and gender selection
MicroSort is a sperm sorting technology used before conception. Patients who wish to use it (under strict medical conditions) generally have to:
- Be a married couple.
- Demonstrate a risk of hereditary genetic disease.
- Want to prevent the transmission of a sex-linked condition (X or Y).
How the MicroSort technique works
MicroSort sorts sperm according to the chromosome they carry (X for a girl, Y for a boy) before fertilisation. Unlike PGD, it acts on the sperm and not on the embryo. Without this technique, a sample naturally contains around 50% of each sex[3].
Sorting is carried out with an ultraviolet laser and fluorescent dyes that detect the difference in genetic material (the X chromosome being larger than the Y). This method significantly increases the likelihood of obtaining the desired sex for preventive health reasons.
Risks, complications and side effects
IVF PGD exposes patients to the side effects of ovarian stimulation[4]:
- Hot flushes and transient headaches.
- Irritability or mild low mood linked to hormones.
- Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: moderate to severe forms affect 3 to 8% of IVF cycles[5].
The centre’s annual number of cycles and the name of the practitioner who performs the egg collection are two pieces of information to obtain before committing. A concierge service with wheelchairs is available for patients with reduced mobility.
How reliable is sex preselection?
MicroSort offers no guarantee. The results published by its designers concern the proportion of sperm of the desired sex AFTER sorting, measured in the laboratory: around 90% for female selection (XSort) and 75% for male selection (YSort)[3]. That is not the sex of the child born.
PGD (preimplantation genetic diagnosis) reads the chromosomes of the embryo itself and remains the reference method, although it is not infallible[1]. Note that Cyprus remains an alternative destination for IVF PGD for couples whose specific needs are not covered by Turkish law.
Our British coordinator answers organisational questions and forwards quotes from Istanbul clinics.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
Can I choose my baby’s sex during IVF in Turkey?
No. In Turkey, the law prohibits sex selection for “family balancing”. Selection is permitted only to prevent the transmission of a serious sex-linked genetic disease, such as haemophilia or a muscular dystrophy[2].
How long do I need to stay in Istanbul for IVF?
A stay of 13 to 18 days is required. It covers the end of ovarian stimulation, the egg collection under sedation, the genetic testing in the laboratory, which takes around five days, and then the embryo transfer.
How many IVF attempts are possible in Turkey?
For medically assisted reproduction in Turkey, you have four attempts to have a child. The number of embryos transferred is not regulated. And after each birth, you get four new attempts.
What is the IVF success rate in Turkey?
No public registry publishes it clinic by clinic. The chances depend above all on age, ovarian reserve and the number of blastocysts obtained[1]. The recommended age limit with your own eggs is 46.
How do I access medically assisted reproduction in Turkey?
To have IVF in Turkey, you must be a married couple. You also need to have had tests beforehand proving your infertility. The woman must be under 46, as this is the age limit for IVF in Turkey.
How much does IVF PGD cost in Turkey compared with the UK?
From £3,900 to £6,000 in Turkey, against £8,000 to £12,000 in the UK. ICSI IVF without genetic testing comes to £2,200 to £3,000, and a frozen embryo transfer to £850 to £1,300. In Dubai, expect £3,900 to £8,200. Whether the NHS contributes depends on your situation, so it is worth checking with your GP or your local integrated care board.
Are there costs beyond the package?
Yes: flights, hotel nights beyond the package and daily travel to the clinic. Our guide to medical tourism in Turkey sets out what remains payable by the patient and the entry formalities.
Sources & References
- Chan C, Ryu M, Zwingerman R. Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy: A Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society Guideline. Reproductive BioMedicine Online. 2020. Read the source
- Vatanoğlu Lutz EE. Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) According to Medical Ethics and Medical Law. Journal of the Turkish German Gynecological Association. 2012. Read the source
- Schulman JD, Karabinus DS. Scientific aspects of preconception gender selection. Reproductive BioMedicine Online. 2005. Read the source
- Mayo Clinic. In vitro fertilization (IVF). 2026. Read the source
- Tang H, Mourad SM, Wang A, Zhai SD, Hart RJ. Dopamine agonists for preventing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2021. Read the source
