The biggest single factor; donor eggs reset the odds. After 40, own-egg success falls fast; donor eggs reset it to ~48% and usually win on cost per baby abroad.
After 40, own-egg success falls fast; donor eggs reset it to ~48% and usually win on cost per baby abroad. In Greece, own-egg IVF is about €3,800/cycle (donor-egg from €5,800/cycle).
Egg quantity and quality decline steadily from the mid-30s, and the proportion of chromosomally abnormal eggs rises sharply — which is why own-egg live birth falls from roughly half under 35 to single digits by the mid-40s in the CDC and HFEA registries. Donor eggs from a young screened donor bypass this almost entirely, holding live birth near 48% per transfer at any recipient age (ESHRE). PGT-A can lower miscarriage risk by transferring only chromosomally normal embryos, but it cannot manufacture good eggs where ovarian reserve is already exhausted; for many women over 42 the cumulative own-egg live-birth rate plateaus regardless of how many cycles are attempted.
For advanced maternal age in Greece, you have both routes locally: own-egg IVF at about €3,800 per cycle, or donor eggs at about €5,800 (donor status: anonymous) — which reset success to ~48% per transfer and often win on cost per baby once own-egg odds fall.
Donor eggs in Greece run ~€5800/cycle — higher than own-egg but valuable for advanced maternal age where ovarian reserve is the limiting factor. Whether the premium is worth it depends on your age and reserve; model it in the calculator.
A cheap cycle is not the same as a cheap baby. Because success falls with age, the honest figure is the cycle price multiplied by the number of transfers you are likely to need. Using this country's own-egg price and registry live-birth rates: At €3800/cycle, this is mid-range European pricing, so the balance of success and cycles is key to your total cost.
| Age band | Own-egg LBR / transfer | Typical transfers | Est. own-egg cost to one baby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | 48% | ~2 | €7,600 |
| 35-37 | 41% | ~2 | €7,600 |
| 38-40 | 32% | ~3 | €11,400 |
| 41-42 | 18% | ~3 | €11,400 |
| 43-44 | 8% | ~4 | €15,200 |
| 45+ | 4% | ~4 | €15,200 |
Illustrative model: registry live-birth per transfer (SART/CDC, HFEA) × typical transfers to a cumulative live birth (PMC10591412) × this country's cycle price. Your own odds depend on your diagnosis and clinic — model them in the calculator.
From about 38-40 onwards, donor eggs usually win on cost per baby: at ~48% per transfer they typically need ~2 transfers, so ~€11,600 here — often less than chasing own-egg success at falling odds.
IVF success is driven mainly by maternal age and egg type, not by the country you choose. The public registries put own-egg live birth at roughly:
The success figures on this page come from national IVF registries, not clinic marketing. Primary sources:
Compiled and fact-checked by the BabyPath editorial team against the registries above. Per-retrieval (CDC) and per-transfer (HFEA) use different denominators — both are shown so the numbers are not misread. Educational information, not medical advice; outcomes vary by individual and clinic — always consult a licensed fertility specialist.
The biggest single factor; donor eggs reset the odds. After 40, own-egg success falls fast; donor eggs reset it to ~48% and usually win on cost per baby abroad.
Own-egg IVF in Greece is ~€3,800/cycle (donor-egg from €5,800/cycle). The real figure is cost per baby — model it in our calculator.
Success tracks age, not diagnosis alone: own eggs ~48% under 35 to ~4% over 44; donor eggs ~48% at any age (ESHRE/CDC).
Educational; success varies by individual & clinic. Cost: 2026 averages; data SART/CDC, HFEA, ESHRE.
The success rates, cost ranges and legal-eligibility rules on this page are compiled from public clinical registries and national guidelines — not opinion. They are planning estimates and do not replace advice from a licensed fertility specialist.
Reviewed against: HFEA (UK), SART/CDC (US), ESHRE/EIM (EU) and NICE CG156.
Compiled and fact-checked by the BabyPath editorial team against the primary sources above · last reviewed 2026-06-12 · BabyPath is an independent cross-border comparison platform, not a clinic. Always consult a licensed clinician before starting treatment.
We compare IVF success rates, prices and laws across 12 countries — using real CDC, HFEA and ESHRE data — to show your true cost per baby, not per cycle. Donor eggs, age 40+, single or same-sex: we show where it's affordable and legal for you.
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