IVF Treatment Availability at Memorial Hospital
| IVF at Memorial Hospitals Group - restrictions | |
|---|---|
| Woman maximum age | 45 |
| Single woman | Not allowed |
| Same sex female couples | Not allowed |
| HIV (female) | Not allowed |
| HIV (male) | Not allowed |
| HCV / HBV (female) | Not allowed |
| HCV / HBV (male) | Not allowed |
About Memorial Hospital
Founded in 2000, Memorial Hospitals Group is a leading healthcare provider in Turkey, specializing in fertility treatments, organ transplantation, cardiovascular surgery, cardiology, and oncology. Memorial Fertility Centre offers assisted reproduction services and operates across three key locations in Istanbul: Şişli, Bahçelievler, and Ataşehir.
In 2024, the hospital successfully completed over 500 IVF cycles using patients’ own eggs, helping both local and international couples achieve their dream of parenthood.
In accordance with Turkish regulations, Memorial Hospital provides fertility treatments exclusively to heterosexual couples and accepts female patients up to the age of 45 for IVF with their own eggs. The clinic also offers Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, a specialized treatment aimed at enhancing ovarian function and increasing fertility potential before undergoing IVF.
Memorial Hospital is committed to the highest standards of safety and quality, holding ISO 15189 accreditation, which ensures excellence in medical laboratory services. The hospital has also been awarded LEED Platinum certification for its environmentally friendly facilities and maintains Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation at its Bahçelievler and Şişli locations, reflecting its dedication to world-class healthcare and patient safety.
Memorial Hospital Patient Experience and Medical Staff
Memorial Hospital’s fertility team is led by Prof. Dr. Semra Kahraman, an expert in reproductive medicine with extensive experience in treating complex fertility challenges such as implantation failure, low ovarian reserve, male factor infertility, unexplained infertility, and irregular cycles. She heads the In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Andrology, and Genetics Centre at Memorial Şişli Hospital and is fluent in English.
Supporting Prof. Kahraman are leading specialists at Memorial’s different locations, including Assoc. Prof. Arzu Yurci at Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital and Prof. Dr. Ebru Cogendez at Memorial Atasehir Hospital, ensuring patients receive expert care across Istanbul. Both doctors bring in around 20 years of experience in the field.
The hospital’s medical team consists of more than 30 experienced doctors and over 15 skilled embryologists, with senior embryologists bringing years of expertise in assisted reproduction.
Memorial Hospital upholds the highest international standards in fertility treatment, with ESHRE-accredited professionals, including Prof. Semra Kahraman, ensuring exceptional care and successful outcomes for patients worldwide.
IVF Costs at Memorial Hospital
| Basic IVF packages cost at Memorial Hospitals Group | |
|---|---|
| Intrauterine insemination (IUI) | €1,745 |
| Artificial insemination with donor (AID) | N/A |
| IVF with own eggs | €3,600-8,400 |
| Egg donation IVF | N/A |
| Embryo donation | N/A |
| Egg freezing | €1,380 |
| Sperm donation | N/A |
| ROPA | N/A |
| Surrogacy | N/A |
Memorial Hospital in Istanbul offers two comprehensive IVF/ICSI packages designed to meet the varying needs of patients seeking fertility treatment. The Basic IVF/ICSI Package, priced at €3,600, includes
- one IVF/ICSI cycle,
- egg freezing for two weeks,
- an initial airport-to-hotel transfer.
Patients can choose to undergo treatment at Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital with Assoc. Prof. Arzu Yurci, Memorial Atasehir Hospital with Prof. Dr. Ebru Cogendez, or Memorial Sisli Hospital, where Prof. Semra Kahraman and her team provide expert care.
For those seeking a more comprehensive option, the Premium IVF/ICSI Package, priced at €8,400, includes
- one IVF/ICSI cycle,
- hotel accommodation,
- all embryo transfers,
- a one-month egg freezing period (with discounts for an extended yearly plan),
- all required medication,
- coverage for minor surgical procedures if needed.
Other costs at Memorial are as follows, Intrauterine insemination (IUI) costs €1,745. For those considering fertility preservation, egg freezing is available for €1,380, which includes one year of storage of frozen oocytes.
In recent years, Memorial Hospital’s fertility unit has refined and advanced the most innovative stimulation protocols to enhance treatment outcomes. These include specialized adjuvant therapies to improve ovarian response, luteal phase stimulation, and the accumulation of vitrified oocytes. Additionally, the use of soft stimulation protocols has been integrated to optimize success rates. These cutting-edge techniques offer new hope to patients who do not consider egg donation as an option, providing them with solutions to use their own oocytes.
IVF Add-ons and Other Costs
| Other IVF techniques costs at Memorial Hospitals Group | |
|---|---|
| Medical consultation (doctor) | €150 (deductible once treatment commences) |
| Donor sperm | N/A |
| Sperm freezing | €200 |
| Embryo Monitoring (e.g. Embryoscope) | €415 |
| Blastocyst culture | N/A (embryo transfer on day 2-3 is performed) |
| PGT-A / PGS genetic embryo testing | €750/embryo (biopsy + testing) |
| Embryo freezing and storage for 1 year | €1,380 for 6 months (the first month is free of charge) |
| FET - Frozen Embryo Transfer | included in IVF treatment |
A medical consultation with a doctor at Memorial costs €150 and is deductible once treatment begins. Sperm freezing is available for €200. Embryo monitoring (e.g., Embryoscope) costs €415. Blastocyst culture is not available, as embryo transfer is performed on day 2 or 3. For those seeking genetic testing, PGT-A/PGS costs €750 per embryo, covering both biopsy and testing. Embryo freezing and storage costs €1,380 for six months, with the first month free. Frozen embryo transfer (FET) is included in the IVF treatment package.
IVF Success Rates at Memorial Hospital
In 2024, the clinical pregnancy success rate per embryo transfer using a patient’s own eggs ranged from 55% to 65%, depending on age:
- women under 35 – 65%
- women aged 35-40 – 60%
- women over 40 – 55%.
The 2024 frozen embryo transfer (FET) success rate stands at 55%.
At Memorial Hospital, embryo transfer is typically performed on day 2 or day 3 of embryo development, depending on the patient’s specific treatment plan and the embryo itself.
The clinic follows a careful approach to maximize success rates while minimizing risks, with an average of two embryos transferred per procedure in 2024. As a result of this controlled approach, the multiple birth rate remained low at 5% in 2024, ensuring the best possible outcomes for both mothers and babies.
Memorial Hospital Location
Memorial Hospital is conveniently located in Istanbul, with multiple clinics on both the European and Asian sides of the city, ensuring easy access for local and international patients.
- The Şişli clinic enjoys a central location, just a 15-minute drive from the city center and approximately 30 minutes by car from Istanbul Airport (IST).
- The Bahçelievler clinic, located on Adnan Kahveci Boulevard, is about 30 minutes from the city centre and around 1 hour by car from Istanbul Airport (IST).
- The Ataşehir clinic, positioned on the Asian side, is also roughly 30 minutes from the city centre, with a drive of approximately 50 minutes from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and about 1 hour from Istanbul Airport (IST).
Travel times vary depending on traffic, ranging from 15 to 45 minutes by taxi or private car. To make your journey stress-free, Memorial Hospital provides complimentary airport and hospital transfers within a 10km radius. Additionally, they collaborate with partner hotels to offer comfortable, all-inclusive accommodation options for their international IVF patients, ensuring a seamless and supportive experience throughout your treatment.