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Some IVF procedures, such as Egg Donation, Sperm Donation and Gender Selection are illegal in Turkey, however, Turkish IVF Clinics can offer alternatives to couples who require these procedures.
Patients wanting to undergo IVF with Egg Donation or Sperm Donation in Turkey are able to commence the procedure in Turkey, but then they must be sent to the neighboring country of Cyprus to continue with the actual procedure.
Multiple pregnancy is the most common risk associated with IVF. Turkish law prevents the embryo transfer of more than 3 embryos. It may be possible for fertility clinics in Turkey to transfer four embryos in special circumstances.