IVF in Iran

Is IVF Legal for International Patients in Iran? 

Yes, IVF is allowed in Iran and is easy to get for people from other countries. Iran is one of the best places in the region to get fertility treatments because it has modern medical centers and skilled doctors.

What are the regulations regarding egg donation or surrogacy in Iran?

• Giving Eggs: Giving eggs is allowed in Iran. It is legal in some situations and is controlled to ensure people follow the rules of ethics.
• Surrogacy: Couples from Iran or other countries can also use surrogacy. There are strict rules in place to make sure that the surrogate mother is physically and mentally healthy and knows what she needs to do. The surrogate and the people who want to have children sign a formal contract.

What ethical guidelines must we follow for IVF treatment?

In Iran, IVF clinics follow moral rules that align with religious and foreign norms. When it comes to bioethical problems in Iran, religious and secular leaders work together to ensure that the practices are in line with Islamic and global moral standards.

Do I need a Visa for IVF treatment in Iran? 

People from other countries need a visa to get IVF treatment in Iran. Clinics often help people get visas by giving them the paperwork they need, like a Letter of Invitation, to speed up the process. Depending on the patient’s home country, the visa process can take anywhere from two to eight work weeks. IHA, with its collaborators, can help speed up the visa process.

When is IVF Needed?

When a couple is having trouble getting pregnant and can’t do it normally, they need IVF (In Vitro Fertilization). Here are some common reasons people need IVF:

• Blocked or damaged fallopian tubes
• Ovulation disorders
• Endometriosis
• Unexplained infertility
• Male factor infertility (low sperm count or motility)
• Genetic disorders
• Advanced maternal age

IVF allows fertilization outside the body by combining eggs and sperm in a lab and transferring the resulting embryo(s) into the uterus.

Are there risks to having a baby through IVF?

Yes, there are some potential risks associated with having a baby through IVF:

• Increased risk of multiple births (twins, triplets, etc.) if multiple embryos are transferred
• Slightly higher risk of birth defects and genetic disorders
• Potential for low birth weight or premature delivery
• Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) from fertility medications

IVF, however, still has a shallow risk of birth abnormalities overall, and many healthy babies are born every year with this method.

Are IVF injections painful?

Dr. Arefi says that IVF injections are usually not very painful. People can experience pain to different degrees, and it is subjective. Usually utilizing tiny needles, the injections are administered intramuscularly or subcutaneously or beneath the skin. Having a friend or lover help give the injections helps lessen anxiety.

Is the egg retrieval procedure painful?

The egg retrieval procedure is not typically painful, as the patient is under anesthesia. However, some cramping or discomfort may be experienced in the days following egg retrieval, similar to menstrual cramps. Pain medication is usually prescribed to help manage any post-procedure discomfort.

How long do out-of-town patients have to stay in Iran?

Patients from outside of Iran receiving IVF procedures usually have to stay between 21 to 45 days. All of the IVF procedures—first consultations, ovarian stimulation, egg harvesting, embryo transfer, and follow-up appointments—can be completed during this time.

How soon can out-of-town patients travel home after IVF treatment?

The particular IVF process will determine the timing. The breakdown is this:

Embryo Transfer: Assuming no medical reasons to stay longer, many clinics let out-of-town patients having the less invasive embryo transfer process return home the day of or the day following the transfer. Car journeys, including travel, shouldn’t impact your pregnancy chances].

The more involved process of egg retrieval may call for some post-operative observation. Following retrieval, you should probably spend at least a day in the area.

You should find out your clinic’s travel policies after IVF treatments. They’ll consider your surgery, recovery, and any possible dangers before recommending when you should be able to return home.

Does IVF use up all of a person’s eggs?

No, IVF does not use up all of a person’s eggs. During an IVF cycle, fertility medications are used to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple mature eggs, but many immature eggs remain in the ovaries. The number of eggs retrieved depends on factors like the patient’s age and ovarian reserve, but it is only a fraction of the total eggs.

What are the chances of pregnancy with frozen embryos?

You have a good chance of getting pregnant with frozen embryos, with success rates similar to using fresh embryos. The main factor is your age when the embryos were frozen: younger is better. Over 95% of embryos survive freezing and thawing. Talk to your clinic about your specific situation.

How are frozen embryos transferred?

It is similar to a fresh embryo transfer, where frozen eggs are thawed and then moved to the uterus. The catheter containing the embryo(s) is carefully inserted using ultrasound imaging through the cervix and into the uterine cavity. The embryo(s) stay in the uterus after removing the tube.

What are the options for patients who don’t have viable eggs?

some potential options in this situation could include:

• Using donor eggs from another woman
• Exploring other family-building options like adoption or surrogacy

What if a patient is not capable of carrying a pregnancy?

If a patient is unable to carry a pregnancy themselves due to medical reasons, some alternatives could be:

• Using a gestational surrogate to carry the pregnancy
• Exploring Adoption