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Embryo Selection Treatment in Turkey

Learn about Embryo Selection Treatment in Turkey — how it works, who it is for, recovery timelines, and what to expect before and after surgery. Compare hospitals and doctors experienced in Embryo Selection and request assistance for cost estimates or appointments.
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Treatment Cost

USD 4,026 – USD 16,105

About Embryo Selection

Embryo selection, often performed as part of an In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) cycle, is a sophisticated laboratory technique used to identify the healthiest and most viable embryos for transfer into the uterus. This process, also known as embryo grading or preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), involves carefully assessing embryos under a microscope for their developmental stage, cell number, symmetry, and fragmentation. Advanced methods like time-lapse imaging and genetic screening (PGT-A, PGT-M, PGT-SR) provide deeper insights into chromosomal normality and genetic health. The primary goal is to select the embryo with the highest potential for implantation and a successful, healthy pregnancy, thereby increasing IVF success rates and reducing the risk of miscarriage or genetic disorders.

Key Highlights

    Increases the chances of a successful pregnancy and live birth from an IVF cycle.Helps reduce the risk of miscarriage associated with chromosomal abnormalities.Can screen for specific inherited genetic disorders (PGT-M) or chromosomal rearrangements (PGT-SR).May allow for the transfer of a single, high-quality embryo, reducing the risk of multiple pregnancies.Provides valuable information to guide family planning decisions.

Who is this surgery for?

  • Advanced maternal age (typically over 35), which increases the risk of chromosomal abnormalities.
  • Recurrent pregnancy loss or previous failed IVF cycles.
  • Carriers of known genetic disorders (e.g., cystic fibrosis, Huntington's disease) or chromosomal rearrangements.
  • Severe male factor infertility affecting embryo quality.
  • Family balancing or sex selection for medical reasons (to avoid sex-linked genetic disorders).
  • To select a genetically compatible embryo for a sibling in need of a stem cell transplant (savior sibling).

How to prepare

  • Completion of the standard IVF process, including ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, and fertilization to create embryos.
  • Detailed genetic counseling to understand the benefits, limitations, and implications of genetic testing (if PGT is used).
  • Provision of consent forms specific to embryo biopsy and genetic analysis.
  • No specific physical preparation is required for the selection process itself, as it is a laboratory procedure.
  • Coordination with the embryology lab on the timeline for embryo biopsy (typically on day 5 or 6 of development).

Risks & possible complications

  • Embryo biopsy (required for PGT) carries a very small risk of damage to the embryo, though modern techniques are highly refined.
  • No embryos may be found suitable for transfer after selection, potentially ending the treatment cycle.
  • Genetic testing (PGT) results can be inconclusive or show mosaicism (a mix of normal and abnormal cells), creating complex decision-making.
  • PGT does not guarantee a pregnancy or a completely healthy baby, as it cannot screen for all possible genetic conditions or structural defects.
  • There is a small risk of misdiagnosis due to technical limitations.

Recovery & hospital stay

  • As embryo selection is a lab procedure, there is no direct physical recovery for the patient.
  • Patients await results from the embryology lab, which can take several days for genetic testing results.
  • Once the best embryo(s) are selected, the patient proceeds with the embryo transfer procedure, which is minimally invasive.
  • Post-transfer, standard IVF recovery and care protocols apply, including rest and potential progesterone support.
  • Follow-up involves a pregnancy test approximately 10-14 days after the embryo transfer.
  • checked Typical hospital stay: 0 days (outpatient lab procedure)
  • checked Expected recovery time: 0 days (for the selection process itself)

Frequently Asked Questions

If you are considering embryo selection in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.

Procedure cost in other countries

Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for embryo selection compare across other countries where we have data.

Country Estimated cost range Typical stay Recovery time View details
India USD 544 – USD 2,175 0 days (outpatient lab procedure) ~ 0 days (for the selection process itself) Know More
Turkey USD 4,026 – USD 16,105 0 days (outpatient lab procedure) ~ 0 days (for the selection process itself) Know More
PATIENT REVIEW

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