For some couples, biological barriers may prevent both expectant parents from using their own reproductive cells. At this point, Embryo Donation is the most effective solution that opens the door to a miracle. Op. Dr. Emine Efendi is by your side in the peaceful environment of Cyprus to turn your dream of parenthood into reality with the most advanced medical technologies.
What is Embryo Donation?
Embryo donation is the process of transferring embryos, obtained by combining eggs from a healthy egg donor and sperm from a healthy sperm donor in a laboratory environment, into the expectant mother’s uterus. This method offers a medical alternative to the “adoption” process for couples who have no biological chance of having children, allowing the expectant mother to experience the pregnancy herself.
Is Embryo Donation Legal in Cyprus?
The Turkish Republic of Northern Northern Cyprus (TRNC) is one of the centers where donation treatments are established in a legal framework in the most transparent and reliable way in the world. Embryo donation is completely legal in the country. The process is carried out within the framework of strict ethical rules where the identity information of the donors and the recipient couple is kept strictly confidential (principle of anonymity).
How is Embryo Donation Performed in Cyprus?
The process requires extremely meticulous laboratory and clinical work:
Donor Matching: Egg and sperm donors that best suit the physical characteristics of the couple are selected.
Embryo Creation: Cells obtained from selected donors are combined using the ICSI method and the highest quality (usually day 5 blastocyst) embryos are obtained.
Uterine Preparation: A simple medication treatment is applied to the expectant mother to ensure that the uterus accepts the embryo.
Transfer: Selected healthy embryos are placed into the uterus under ultrasound guidance.
Who Can Receive Treatment with Embryo Donation?
This treatment method gives the most successful results in the following cases:
When there is an infertility problem in both men and women.
Depletion of egg reserve in women (menopause) and absence of sperm in men (azoospermia).
Both spouses have serious genetic diseases that they could pass on to their children.
Recurrent IVF failures and miscarriages.
Single women’s desire to become a mother (within the legal framework).
Embryo Donation Process in Cyprus
With Op. Dr. Emine Efendi, the process proceeds in a planned and stress-free manner. Before the treatment, the intra-uterine condition of the expectant mother is evaluated (via ultrasound or hysteroscopy if necessary). When the uterine lining (endometrium) reaches the appropriate thickness, the transfer procedure is performed with a visit of approximately 2-3 days to Cyprus.
How is an Embryo Donor Selected?
The most critical criteria in donor selection are health and compatibility.
Egg Donor: Selected from healthy women between the ages of 18-28 with proven fertility.
Sperm Donor: Selected from international sperm banks, from samples screened for all genetic and infectious diseases.
Physical Characteristics: The closest match is made based on the physical characteristics of the couple such as height, weight, skin, eye and hair color, as well as blood types.
Embryo Donation Success Rates in Cyprus
Embryo donation is the method with the highest success rate (80-85%) among IVF treatments. This is because both the egg and the sperm are selected from the healthiest, youngest, and highest quality sources. These rates are maximized with the personalized protocols of Op. Dr. Emine Efendi.
Advantages of Embryo Donation in Cyprus
Definitive Solution: Offers the highest chance of pregnancy for couples who could not get results with other methods.
Fast Process: There is no waiting list; treatment can start as soon as the uterus is ready.
Economic: Advantageous packages in terms of cost compared to other types of donation can be offered.
Psychological Comfort: The fact that the expectant mother experiences the pregnancy process herself strengthens the bond established with the baby.
Embryo Transfer After ICSI in Cyprus
ICSI (Microinjection) technology is used as standard while combining donor cells. In this way, fertilization is not put at risk. Among the developing embryos, the highest quality ones are selected and placed into the uterus with the help of a thin catheter. The procedure is painless and does not require anesthesia.
Pregnancy Process After Embryo Donation
A blood pregnancy test is performed on the 12th day after the transfer. When a positive result is obtained, the process continues just like a normal pregnancy. At this stage, Op. Dr. Emine Efendi recommends that you continue using medications that provide uterine support for a certain period (usually until the 12th week).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Embryo Donation in Cyprus
The baby carries the genetic characteristics of the selected egg and sperm donors. However, since the pregnancy process takes place in the expectant mother's uterus, the baby's development is affected by the mother's biological environment through "epigenetic" interaction.
Depending on your health status and age, usually 1 or 2 embryos are transferred to manage the risk of multiple pregnancy and increase the chance of success.
Preliminary preparations can be made at your home. It is enough for you to come to Cyprus only for the transfer procedure; a stay of 2-3 days is usually sufficient.
Due to legal confidentiality rules, identity information of donors is not shared; however, general information such as physical characteristics and educational status is presented to you during the matching stage.
Do you have any questions about our treatment processes?
Under the guidance of Dr Emine Efendi, let’s work together to plan the most suitable treatment plan for you in the peaceful atmosphere of Kyrenia. A professional perspective on all the processes you’re curious about is just a message away.