Donor eggs are the key route here: anonymous in Greece (age limit ≤54). Donor eggs give ~48% live birth at any age.
Donor eggs are the key route here: anonymous in Greece (age limit ≤54). Donor eggs give ~48% live birth at any age. Own-egg IVF ~€3,800/cycle — but donor eggs (~€5,800) are usually the smarter spend for women 44+ / donor route.
Own-egg success is ~4%. Realistically this is a donor-egg decision; we show the cheapest legal donor country for you.
For women 44+ / donor route specifically, the deciding factors in Greece are eligibility and the cost per baby. Own-egg IVF here is about €3,800 per cycle, donor eggs about €5,800.
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.
In Greece, egg donation status is 'anonymous'; the upper age limit is ≤54; single women: yes; same-sex access: female yes; PGT-A embryo testing: yes; surrogacy: yes (altruistic). Eligibility depends on your nationality and personal situation, so verify the current rules for your case before you commit.
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.
Donor eggs are the key route here: anonymous in Greece (age limit ≤54). Donor eggs give ~48% live birth at any age.
Own-egg IVF ~€3,800/cycle — but donor eggs (~€5,800) are usually the smarter spend for women 44+ / donor route. The real figure is cost per baby — use our calculator.
Own eggs follow age (48%→4%); donor eggs ~48% at any age (ESHRE/CDC). A clinic's number also reflects its patient mix.
Verify current legal eligibility for your nationality. Cost: clinic averages 2026; success 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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