Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul holds JCI accreditation, runs the largest single-centre IVF programme in Turkey, and delivers a 65% clinical pregnancy rate for patients under 35. The global average is approximately 40%.
That outcome reflects 9,000 IVF cycles per year, a laboratory with ISO 15189 accreditation, and a programme led by Prof. Dr. Semra Kahraman, the physician who achieved Turkey's first ICSI pregnancy.
My 1Health is a global medical tourism company partnered with Memorial Healthcare Group to connect international patients with IVF and fertility treatment in Istanbul at no additional cost.
Our team coordinates your cost estimate, appointment booking, visa documentation, and travel logistics from first contact through to discharge.
This guide covers IVF Memorial Hospital Turkey costs for 2026, who qualifies under Turkish law, what the success rates actually mean, and what the full patient journey looks like.
Everything you need to make an informed decision is here.
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IVF Cost at Memorial Hospital Istanbul in 2026
A standard IVF cycle at Memorial Şişli Hospital costs between $2,800 and $4,500 (£2,200–£3,500 / €2,600–€4,100) in 2026. UK private clinics charge £5,000 to £8,000 for an equivalent cycle.
That is a saving of 50–65% on the same standard of JCI-accredited care.
| Treatment | USD | GBP | EUR | Stay |
| IVF with own eggs | $2,800–$3,800 | £2,200–£3,000 | €2,600–€3,500 | 10–14 days |
| IVF + ICSI | $3,200–$4,200 | £2,500–£3,300 | €2,950–€3,900 | 10–14 days |
| Frozen embryo transfer (FET) | $1,200–$1,800 | £950–£1,400 | €1,100–€1,650 | 5–7 days |
| PGT A (add-on) | $1,500–$2,500 | £1,200–£2,000 | €1,400–€2,300 | With IVF cycle |
| Egg donation IVF* | On assessment | On assessment | On assessment | 10–14 days |
| UK private IVF (for comparison) | ~$7,000–$10,000 | £5,000–£8,000 | €5,800–€9,300 | Local |
Egg donation is available under specific circumstances in Turkey. See the eligibility section below.
All figures are indicative 2026 ranges. Your personal cost estimate is confirmed by Memorial's team after reviewing your records.
What this means for UK patients: a couple who has spent £10,000–£15,000 on two failed UK private cycles can fund two complete cycles at Memorial Şişli for the same cost, including flights and accommodation.
We have coordinated IVF cases for patients from over 95 countries. The cost difference between Istanbul and Western Europe consistently surprises people who assumed quality must suffer. It does not. The laboratory technology and clinical oversight at Memorial Şişli match what you find at leading private clinics in London or Berlin.
Memorial IVF Success Rates: What the Data Shows
Memorial Şişli reports a 65% clinical pregnancy rate for patients under 35 using their own eggs. The global average for the same group is approximately 40%, according to ESHRE (European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology).
| Patient group | Memorial rate | Global average |
| Under 35, own eggs | 65% | ~40% |
| 35–37, own eggs | 50–55% | ~33% |
| Frozen embryo transfer | 55% | ~35–40% |
| PGT A screened embryos | Higher (individual) | Variable |
Source: Memorial Healthcare Group published programme data; ESHRE ART Fact Sheet 2024.
What "clinical pregnancy rate" means
A clinical pregnancy is confirmed by ultrasound detection of a foetal heartbeat, not just a positive test. It is the fertility industry's standard for fair comparison. Rates quoted as "positive pregnancy test" are higher but less meaningful. Memorial reports clinical pregnancy rates.
Prof. Dr. Semra Kahraman
Prof. Kahraman achieved Turkey's first ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) pregnancy and served as president of the Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis International Society (PGDIS). She leads the Memorial programme across three Istanbul sites: Şişli, Ataşehir, and Bahçelievler.
Patients we have coordinated at Memorial consistently tell us the embryology communication there is more detailed than anything they experienced at home. Being told exactly how each embryo is developing, and why, matters when you are making this decision.
A note on success rate claims: any clinic can present statistics selectively. Ask every clinic the same question: what is your live birth rate for patients in my age group? That separates credible programmes from managed numbers.
Ask a specialist what these rates mean for your age and history
Who Can Have IVF at Memorial: Turkish Law Explained
Turkish law restricts IVF to married heterosexual couples only. This is a legal requirement under Turkish Ministry of Health regulations, not a hospital policy. No clinic in Turkey, including Memorial, can make exceptions.
| Question | Under Turkish law |
| Married heterosexual couples? | Yes, fully permitted |
| Single women? | No, not permitted |
| Same sex couples? | No, not permitted |
| Donor egg IVF? | Limited. Donor must be a close relative. Anonymous donation is restricted. |
| Donor sperm? | No third party donation. Sperm must be from the husband. |
| Gender selection? | Illegal in Turkey for non medical reasons |
| PGT A screening? | Yes, for chromosomal abnormalities only, not sex selection |
| Age limit (own eggs)? | Up to 45 years, subject to clinical assessment |
For GCC and Muslim patients
Turkish IVF law aligns with Islamic jurisprudence accepted across the Gulf: treatment uses the married couple's own gametes, no third-party donation, no sex selection. Memorial's international patient team includes Arabic-speaking coordinators, and the hospital accommodates religious observance. This is why the Gulf corridor to Istanbul has grown steadily.
For patients who need donor eggs
If anonymous egg donation is your most viable path forward, Turkey's legal framework means Memorial is not the right first choice. Spain and the Czech Republic have established anonymous donor programmes. Our guide to the best countries for IVF abroad covers those options.
If donor eggs from a blood relative are part of your plan, Memorial can assess that case individually. Contact our team before travelling.
Inside the Memorial Şişli IVF Centre
The Memorial IVF Centre at Şişli is Turkey's largest single-centre fertility programme, performing 9,000 IVF cycles per year. That volume is a clinical signal. Embryologists working at this scale develop a precision that smaller clinics cannot replicate.
The laboratory
Memorial Şişli holds ISO 15189 medical laboratory accreditation, the first fertility laboratory in Turkey, and among the first in Asia, to receive it. ISO 15189 governs how embryos are handled, monitored, and documented. It is a meaningful distinction.
The laboratory uses Embryoscope+ time-lapse incubators, which monitor embryo development continuously without removing the embryo from its stable environment. This reduces handling stress and gives embryologists more data to select the highest quality embryo. It is standard at the best European fertility clinics. It is not standard across Turkey.
JCI accreditation
Memorial Healthcare Group was the first hospital in Turkey to receive JCI accreditation, in 2002. JCI is the global benchmark for international healthcare quality, covering clinical protocols, patient safety, and documentation. Verifiable through the JCI accreditation registry. For UK patients familiar with CQC regulation, JCI is the closest international equivalent.
The clinical team
- 70 specialists including 30+ doctors and 15+ embryologists across three Istanbul sites
- International patient coordinators speaking English, Arabic, German, and Russian
- Prof. Dr. Semra Kahraman leads the programme — details in the success rates section above
Find out how to start your consultation at Memorial Şişli through My 1Health
What the Memorial IVF Package Includes
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The headline cycle cost is rarely the full story. This is what is and is not covered.
| Included | Not included |
| Initial consultation | Flights to Istanbul |
| Baseline tests and hormone assessment | Hotel or apartment |
| Stimulation monitoring (scans and blood tests) | Companion travel and accommodation |
| Egg collection and anaesthesia | Fertility medication (high separate cost) |
| Sperm preparation and ICSI (if in protocol) | Pre-travel tests in your home country |
| Embryo culture and development monitoring | Second return trip if FET is needed |
| Embryo transfer | Pregnancy follow-up after returning home |
| Post-transfer monitoring during stay | Travel insurance with medical cover |
Your real all-in budget
Fertility medication surprises people most. Stimulation drugs cost £800–£2,000 per cycle, in Turkey as much as at home. Your true all-in cost for a first IVF cycle at Memorial, including medication, flights, and accommodation for two people, is typically £5,500–£8,500. An equivalent London private cycle runs £9,000–£14,000.
If your embryos are frozen for a delayed FET transfer, a second trip of 5 to 7 days is required. Our team models both scenarios before you travel. There are no financial surprises in cases we coordinate.
Use our health cost calculator for a full financial picture: hospital costs, medication, accommodation, flights, and logistics in one total.
Your IVF Journey at Memorial: Step by Step
A standard fresh IVF cycle at Memorial requires 10 to 14 days in Istanbul. This is what the process looks like from first contact to the day you fly home.
- Contact My 1Health (before booking anything). Share your medical history, previous IVF records, and budget via our secure WhatsApp link. Our team reviews your case and confirms Memorial is the right fit.
- Treatment plan and cost estimate (within 48 hours). Memorial's fertility specialists review your records. You receive a tailored protocol and itemised cost estimate.
- Booking and logistics (2–4 weeks before travel). We arrange your appointment, coordinate the hospital's visa invitation letter, and help plan accommodation near Memorial Şişli. The hospital is a 15-minute transfer from Istanbul Airport.
- Days 1–2 in Istanbul: consultation and baseline tests. You meet your doctor and complete baseline blood tests and an ultrasound. Your stimulation protocol is confirmed. Some patients begin medication at home before travelling.
- Days 3–10: stimulation monitoring. Daily or alternate-day clinic visits to monitor follicle development. You need to be in Istanbul throughout this phase.
- Days 10–12: egg collection. Performed under sedation. The procedure takes 20–30 minutes. Most patients return to the hotel the same day.
- Days 12–14: fertilisation, embryo development, and transfer. Eggs are fertilised and monitored using Embryoscope+ technology. Transfer is on Day 3 or Day 5 of embryo development. Viable remaining embryos are frozen for future cycles.
- Day 14: discharge and return home. You can fly home the day after transfer in most cases. A pregnancy blood test is done 10–14 days later in your home country.
- Ongoing support from My 1Health. We stay in contact after you return. We coordinate remote follow-up with Memorial, help you interpret your pregnancy test results, and support any next steps including a future FET cycle.
If you need a second visit
If your embryos are frozen for a delayed FET cycle, a second trip of 5 to 7 days is required. Many UK patients fly out in the morning, have their transfer, and return within a few days. Our team models both scenarios before you travel, so no decisions are being made under pressure in Istanbul.
Ask our team what your specific timeline and trip would look like
Memorial IVF: Honest Assessment for International Patients
We have coordinated fertility cases at Memorial for patients from the UK, Ireland, Germany, the UAE, and beyond. This is our genuine assessment.
Where Memorial genuinely stands out
- The embryology programme is exceptional. Prof. Kahraman's team, the ISO 15189 laboratory, and the Embryoscope+ technology reflect a programme built over decades, not assembled for medical tourism.
- Cost without compromise. This is a high-performing programme at a price that makes two or three cycles financially accessible for families who could only afford one at home.
- Strong alignment for GCC patients. Turkish law uses the married couple's own gametes with no third-party donation, which aligns directly with Islamic jurisprudence accepted across the Gulf.
- Communication is a genuine strength. Patients consistently tell us the level of embryology detail at Memorial exceeds what they received at clinics in the UK or Germany.
Where the limitations are
- Anonymous egg donation is not available. Turkey's legal restrictions mean Memorial is not the right choice if anonymous donation is your clearest path forward. Spain, Greece, or the Czech Republic are better options in that case.
- Medication is a separate cost. Stimulation drugs are not included in the cycle price. Budget £800–£2,000 for them.
- The monitoring phase requires 10–14 days in Istanbul. If work or childcare commitments cannot accommodate that, it is a real constraint to plan around before you book.
- Success rates fall significantly above 38. This is IVF biology, not a Memorial-specific limitation. If you are over 40 using your own eggs, the conversation with your consultant needs to be frank about realistic expectations.
Who Memorial IVF is right for
- Married couples using their own eggs who want proven outcomes at significantly below Western European costs.
- GCC and Muslim patients for whom treatment using the couple's own gametes matters legally and religiously.
- Patients who have experienced repeated IVF failure and want Prof. Kahraman's PGT A expertise to understand why.
- Anyone who has been told donor eggs are needed but wants a second clinical opinion first.
For a detailed comparison with other leading Turkey fertility clinics, see our guide to the top 5 fertility hospitals in Turkey.
How to Start Your IVF Journey at Memorial Through My 1Health
Starting your IVF journey at Memorial Healthcare Group through My 1Health takes one WhatsApp message. Everything after that — the treatment plan, the cost estimate, the logistics — is handled by our team at no cost to you.
What happens after you contact us
1. Send your details via WhatsApp. Share your diagnosis, any previous IVF records, and a note about your budget. You do not need to have everything ready — our team will guide you.
2. We forward your records to Memorial's specialist team. Memorial's fertility specialists review your history and prepare a treatment plan. Not My 1Health — the specialists.
3. You receive a tailored cost estimate within 48 hours. This covers the clinical costs at Memorial. Our team then adds the full trip cost so you have one clear total.
4. We coordinate everything. Appointment, visa invitation letter, accommodation near Şişli, and airport transfer in Istanbul. All handled by your dedicated patient support specialist.
5. We stay with you after treatment. We follow up after you return home, coordinate any remote consultations, and support you through your next steps.
We take care of everything, so you can focus on getting better
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