Couples and single women face challenges accessing fertility treatments across Europe, highlighting legal and financial barriers.
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A couple, Fabianas and Anna, who are from Austria, used egg donation from Estonia to have a daughter, Josefina, after Anna had both ovaries removed in her youth. Due to restrictions in Austria against paying for or trading sex cells, they sought assistance in other EU countries. While Austria offers IVF support for couples, it does not cover egg donation costs for those needing it. Another case involves Alba, who used egg donation in Spain, noting the average cost of 900 euros in Spain. Anna and Fabian’s desire for Josefina to know her donor’s history led them to an Estonian clinic that allows for a potential connection with the donor upon the child reaching adulthood. The process was financially demanding, costing the couple around 10,000 euros. Separately, Ariana, a single woman, faced significant challenges seeking fertility treatment across multiple EU countries, eventually succeeding after nine IVF cycles involving egg donation from a donor she chose, despite the complex regulations. In Lithuania, while assisted reproduction is available, it is currently limited to married or registered partners under 42, leading to a constitutional challenge against these discriminatory restrictions.
