The Czech Republic has proven to be an attractive economical option for women wishing to freeze their eggs in Europe. Its lower cost and close proximity to other nations makes it an ideal location for many. The Czech Republic’s current assisted reproduction laws are not as progressive as other European nations, but still allow for egg donation unlike its neighbor Germany. Despite some legal limitations, there has been a surge of new clinics offering elective freezing programs. All clinics are regulated and set to follow guidelines set by the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE).
Total Cost: €2,300 - €4,600 EUR
Single Cycle: €1,700 - €3,500 EUR
Medication: €600 - €1,100 EUR
Annual Storage: €200 - €600 EUR
Prevalence:
No data is available for the number of egg freezing cycles performed in the Czech Republic. According to the The Institute of Health information and Statistics of the Czech Republic, 47,310 IVF cycles were performed by clinics in the Czech Republic in 2019. More than 17,000 of these patients were from outside the country, proving its popularity for foreigners seeking assisted reproductive services. There are 50 clinics in the country, giving it the highest clinic rate per capita in all of Europe.
Popular Egg Freezing Clinics in the Czech Republic:
Next Fertility - Prague
FertilityPort - Prague
Europe IVF - Prague
GYNEM Fertility Clinic - Prague
Prague Fertility Center - Prague
ReproGenesis - Brno
For Citizens:
Elective egg freezing is not covered by state health plans in the Czech Republic.
Laws:
While there are no laws that limit who is eligible or storage limits for egg freezing, it is worth understanding the limitations on IVF if you wanted to freeze and then later use your eggs in the Czech Republic. The maximum age for a woman to be eligible for IVF is 48 & 364 days. IVF is not available for single women or female couples - IVF is only allowed for heterosexual couples. Sex selection is not allowed unless to prevent the transmission of serious genetic diseases.
Things to Note For Non-Citizens:
Most clinics have English-speaking staff.
Some clinics offer concierge service by arranging travel accommodations like airport transfers and accommodations.
Resources:
A paper titled “Assisted reproduction trends in Czech Republic National Assisted Reproduction Register 2007-2017” was published in 2020, noting the growth of egg freezing/IVF cycles and the opening of many more clinics across the country.
The Institute of Health information and Statistics of the Czech Republic released a report, Assisted Reproduction in the Czech Republic. (Note: It is written in the Czech language.)
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