Polycystic ovary syndrome — common, often very responsive to IVF/ICSI. PCOS usually responds very well to IVF/ICSI; the main care point is a gentler protocol to avoid over-stimulation (OHSS).
PCOS usually responds very well to IVF/ICSI; the main care point is a gentler protocol to avoid over-stimulation (OHSS). In Turkey, own-egg IVF is about €2,800/cycle (egg donation is banned here).
Polycystic ovary syndrome usually responds very well to IVF and ICSI because the ovaries contain many eggs; the main care point is a gentler stimulation protocol to avoid ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), often with a freeze-all strategy and a later frozen transfer. Egg quantity is rarely the problem with PCOS, so for younger PCOS patients own-egg success is typically at the higher end of the registry age curve.
For pcos, the own-vs-donor decision matters here in a specific way: Turkey bans egg donation, so if your age or reserve points toward donor eggs you would travel to a country that allows them (Czechia, Greece, Spain). For own-egg treatment, Turkey remains a low-cost option at about €2,800 per cycle.
Because Turkey bans donor eggs, pcos patients here are limited to own-egg IVF (~€2800/cycle). If age or diagnosis suggests that donor eggs would help, most travel to Spain, Czechia, or Greece instead.
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 €2800/cycle, this is budget-tier pricing, so even with low success at 43+, cost per baby remains competitive across Europe.
| Age band | Own-egg LBR / transfer | Typical transfers | Est. own-egg cost to one baby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | 48% | ~2 | €5,600 |
| 35-37 | 41% | ~2 | €5,600 |
| 38-40 | 32% | ~3 | €8,400 |
| 41-42 | 18% | ~3 | €8,400 |
| 43-44 | 8% | ~4 | €11,200 |
| 45+ | 4% | ~4 | €11,200 |
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.
Egg donation is not available here, so older patients who would benefit from donor eggs typically travel to a country where it is legal (for example Czechia, Greece or Spain).
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.
Polycystic ovary syndrome — common, often very responsive to IVF/ICSI. PCOS usually responds very well to IVF/ICSI; the main care point is a gentler protocol to avoid over-stimulation (OHSS).
Own-egg IVF in Turkey is ~€2,800/cycle (egg donation is banned here). 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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