Cyprus is spending much more money on fertility treatments. Government costs will be twelve times higher in 2025 than in 2016. This is because more people need help. Also, the government now gives more money to help pay for these treatments. This makes it easier for people and couples who cannot have children naturally.
The Ministry of Health is investing a lot of money. In 2016, the government spent about €475,000. By 2025, it expects to spend €5.75 million each year. Over the last ten years, the government has given €31.5 million. This has helped almost 15,000 people. A change in the help program in 2021 made more people use these treatments.
This extra money helps lower the cost of fertility treatments. Treatments like IVF can cost between €6,000 and €10,000. Other procedures, like checking eggs before implantation, cost about €2,000. Freezing eggs costs between €2,500 and €4,000. Now, more people can afford these options. The government also helps with single embryo transfers. This can improve success and reduce risks.
The current help program is very good. Couples without children can try up to four times. The first try costs €4,500. The second costs €3,500. The third and fourth cost €2,500. If a couple has children, they can try fewer times. For example, one child means up to three tries. Women aged 35 to 43 can get €2,000 to freeze their eggs. The state also gives free medicine for treatments.
More people are using these services. This shows that many people need help to have children. Doctors say it is important to get help early. Dr. Nikos Zottis said, "Age works negatively. People must consult specialists first." Success rates for IVF are usually 40-50%. However, success chances go down after age 40.
The government's bigger spending and new help programs will make fertility treatments more available. This gives hope to many people in Cyprus. The country is helping its citizens with infertility.