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Surrogacy in Cyprus

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Surrogacy in Cyprus – A Gentle Introduction

When we hear terms like surrogacy, we can often be quite confused. So, what does it mean?

It’s the transfer of embryos, fertilised in a lab setting to a female other than the intended parent.

This can take place with the couple’s egg and sperm cells, and also with a donor egg and/or donor sperm. It does not always have to be the own eggs and sperm of the couple to carry out surrogacy.

In North Cyprus, surrogacy is only allowed for heterosexual couples where the female partner has a severe medical reason disabling her from carrying the embryo. Our Ministry of Health issues a permit for heterosexual couples meeting the criteria set in our country’s regulations. Currently, our Ministry of Health does not issue this permit for single men, single women or couples in a homosexual relationship. It is also not issued for heterosexual couples who already have children.

Under What Circumstances and Why is Surrogate Used?

There are many reasons when surrogacy will be considered. Some of the most common options include:

  • Women who do not have a uterus by birth.
  • Women who have their uterus removed as a requirement of a surgery (tumors, myomas, cancer etc.).
  • To prevent repeated miscarriages.
  • Women with Asherman’s syndrome (with a uterus but not suitable for pregnancy).
  • In cases where pregnancy and birth pose a risk (women who have serious problems related to the heart and lungs, women with clotting disorders which can pose fatal risks).
  • Women with natal anomalies.

Can Donation Patients Also Use a Surrogate Mother?

This is a commonly asked question when it comes to finding the right option.

Surrogacy can be added on to other IVF treatments. As such, you will be pleased to know that both egg donation and sperm donation patients can also use this service if needed or desired.

Who Can be a Surrogate Mother?

A surrogate mother can come from many backgrounds, and deciding upon that background is very important. While anyone may choose to take part in a surrogate pregnancy, the most common profiles include:

  • Young and healthy women.
  • Women who do not have any contagious diseases.
  • Women who don’t smoke, consume alcohol or have any drug additions.
  • Women who have previous pregnancies resulting in healthy births.
  • Women who do not have pregnancy-related diabetes or pre-eclampsia in their previous pregnancies.
  • Women who are suitable for surrogacy socially and psychologically.
  • Women who don’t have chronic diseases (diabetes, high blood pressure etc.).
  • Women who are not anorexic or obese (BMI index, i.e. body mass index being in a healthy range).

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We’re here to listen, support, and guide you on your path to parenthood. Whether you have questions or need advice on the best treatment options, our team is ready to help. Reach out today for a free online consultation with our coordinators, and let’s explore the possibilities together. Your journey starts with a conversation – contact us to begin.

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How is a Surrogate Mother Prepared?

The preparation for a surrogate pregnancy is quite a specific and extensive process.

However, it’s nowhere near as tricky as it may first appear. 

Specialists conduct a gynaecological examination, relevant blood tests and also check the psychological condition of the surrogate mother candidate to assess her suitability for pregnancy.

Surrogate mother’s treatment is planned with her cycle preparing her uterus for pregnancy. In this treatment process, ultrasound scans are carried out at regular intervals, and embryo transfer takes place once the uterus is ready.

If there are any frozen embryos, then these embryos are transferred. If there are no frozen embryos, then the IVF treatment of the couple is synchronized with the inter uterus preparation of the surrogate mother and embryos which are fertilized in a laboratory setting are transferred fresh to the surrogate mother on the appropriate day.

How to Find a Surrogate

One of the best ways to help find a surrogate for your needs is to work with a surrogacy agency. Choosing the right professionals will always make it easier, and an IVF clinic can help point you in the right direction.

Usually, they have access to both the means and the methods to make the whole process easier to follow along with. 

When you enter into a surrogacy agreement, then you will be putting in place an ethical agreement between all parties to make sure the result is agreed upon: the safe, healthy delivery of a child that could not be conceived by the natural parents in normal circumstances.

How Much Does a Surrogate Cost?

Like any kind of process related to birth, the cost of surrogacy follows the same vein as many IVF treatment costs. Costs start at just €5,500 if the couple already has a surrogate. This is a fantastic starting price, especially when compared with the price in other countries.

– This will help you better understand the price, and what kind of payments you might need to make if you wish to make surrogacy a success.

With Dunya IVF, you are working with trusted experts who can help you to arrange everything from flights and accommodation to medication costs, the arrangement of testing and scans and all-around preparation to find the right surrogate for you.

These costs, then, will make it easy for you to find low-cost surrogacy that you can afford. With nothing held back and everything provided with value in mind, it’s easy to see why so many people are invested in surrogacy.

With Dunya IVF, too, you can make sure your surrogacy experience is as likely as is possible to be a wholesome success.

Surrogacy FAQs

If I use a surrogate mother does my child have my genes?

Couples using their own eggs and sperm will be the 100% genetic parents of the child despite using a surrogate mother.

Can I bring my own surrogate mother?

Yes, you can bring your own surrogate mother. We will need all medical tests to be completed before arrival.

Is surrogacy legal in Cyprus?

Surrogacy due to medical reasons is legal in North Cyprus.

Make the Right Decision Today

Of course, it is always a personal process, and each person might find different challenges emerge.

For that reason, it’s important that you work with professionals whom you can trust.

With Dunya IVF, you can make the path to surrogacy much easier to understand. By making sure that you always understand the steps to come, we can make the process as successful as it can be.

Contact us today, and we can closely evaluate how we can best help you utilize surrogacy to fulfil your dreams of being a parent.

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