Israel has established itself as a popular location for IVF, offering Israeli citizens with unlimited procedures for up to two babies until women are 45 years old. With this law, it is no surprise that Israel has a fertility rate of 2.9 children per family. A survey published in 2002 by the Journal of Human Reproduction Update reported that 1,657 assisted reproduction procedures per million people per year were performed in Israel, compared with 126 in the United States.
Although Israel’s assisted reproduction industry is growing, egg freezing (often referred to as egg conservation in Israel) was not offered until 2012. The Reproduction and Abortion Law and Policy established by the Ministry of Health in 2012 limits eligibility of elective egg freezing based on your age and the number of permitted extractions. The Israeli Fertility Society (ILA) is the organization in Israel responsible for clinical research and innovations within the field of fertility treatment and its committee members are very active in governmental policies on fertility issues.
Total Cost: $6,500 - $8,500 USD
Single Cycle: $4,000 - $5,760 USD
Medication: ~$1,000 USD
Annual Storage: $200 - $2,660 USD
Prevalence:
According to the ILA, Israel has experienced a dramatic increase in women pursuing elective egg freezing. According to the figures of Ayala – the Israel Fertility Association, since the process was approved for implementation in Israel, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of women who choose planned egg freezing. In 2011, less than 100 women underwent the procedure, while in 2016, there were about 1,600 cycles of egg freezing for the purpose of preservation for non-medical reasons.
Popular Egg Freezing Clinics in Israel:
Herzliya Medical Center - Herzliya
IVF Israel - Haifa
Assuta - Tel Aviv
For Citizens:
In Israel, elective egg freezing is not entirely free, but it is heavily subsidized by the government. The Israeli government recognizes the importance of fertility preservation and has taken steps to make it more accessible and affordable for women who want to freeze their eggs for later use.
Under Israeli law, women under the age of 45 who meet certain criteria, such as having a medical condition that may affect their fertility or undergoing treatment that may impact their fertility, are entitled to receive funding for elective egg freezing. The funding covers up to two rounds of egg freezing and storage for up to 10 years, with a maximum of 60 eggs per round. Women who do not meet the criteria may still be able to receive funding on a case-by-case basis.
While the funding for elective egg freezing in Israel is not entirely free, it significantly reduces the cost for eligible women, making the procedure more accessible and affordable. However, it's worth noting that there may still be additional costs associated with the procedure, such as medications, consultation fees, and laboratory charges, which may not be covered by the government funding.
Laws:
Elective egg freezing for women pursuing fertility treatments and/or preservation for non-medical purposes are limited to those aged 30 to 41. Women are also limited for egg retrieval to no more than four extractions or until they reach 20 eggs, whichever comes first. This includes if the extracted eggs are being frozen. Frozen eggs may be stored and used until the age of 54.
For Non-Citizens:
In Israel, a total of twenty centers are approved for egg freezing under Article 4 of the Public Health Regulations. Clinics and centers not included under Article 4 are not legally authorized to offer elective egg freezing.
The majority of fertility clinics belong to the same network known as Clalit.
Resources:
Information on egg preserving and other ART information within Israel can be found through the Ministry of Health.
Israel Reproduction and Abortion Law and Policy was published in February of 2012 and provides information about reproductive care in terms of funding, policy, and advocacy.
The Israel Fertility Association (IFA) is a non-profit organization in Israel that provides information, support, and advocacy for individuals and couples experiencing fertility issues.
The Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics published an article titled "Elective egg freezing in Israel: new policies and trends":
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