Surrogacy in Iran

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What Is the Ideal Age for a Surrogate Mother?

The suitable age range for a surrogate mother is a minimum of 21 years to a maximum of 38 years.

What Is the Surrogacy Process Step-By-Step?

In Iran, surrogacy is carried out in 8 stages:

. Finding the right fertility center

The first step in surrogacy is choosing a good fertility clinic.

. Medical examinations

The intended parents and the surrogate should both undergo medical and physical examinations, most of which are conducted by clinic specialists.

. Genetic counseling

Genetic counseling is one of the most important stages of surrogacy because genetic diseases and disorders of both parties are identified during the counseling sessions.

. Getting legal advice

Getting legal advice and being aware of surrogacy regulations and conventions will end most concerns about the legal issues of this procedure.

. Choosing an egg donor

If the couple needs a donor egg for surrogacy, they can either get it from the egg bank of the infertility center or request an egg donation. It should be noted that the egg donor must undergo clinical screening before donating eggs.

. Choosing a surrogate

The couple can find a surrogate on their own or choose one of the surrogates offered by the infertility center. In any case, the gestational surrogate must undergo medical and psychiatric tests and provide the doctor with a complete medical history.

. Medical process

Before starting the surrogacy process, one of the assisted reproduction methods, such as IUI or IVF, should be chosen to fertilize the egg. Once doctors fertilize the egg, it can be transferred to the surrogate’s uterus.

. Pregnancy and Birth

About fifteen days after the embryo transfer, the surrogate must take a pregnancy test to confirm the pregnancy. If the surrogate becomes pregnant, she will be under the full support of the infertility center team and, of course, the biological parents. Finally, after the baby is born, it is delivered to the intended parents according to the agreement.

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Advanced diagnosis and treatment

Our team is a leader in advanced infertility treatments, including oocyte preservation, fertility preservation, and treatment of uterine fibroids and endometriosis. So, you can freeze oocytes to create an appropriate number of embryos. The Iranian Surgery team is constantly assessing the latest evidence in fertility treatments to give you the best options while minimizing delays and unnecessary tests.

General information about Surrogacy in Iran

An Islamic view and ethical concerns

Gestational surrogacy as a treatment for infertility is being practiced in some well-known medical institutions in Tehran and some other cities in Iran. While the

Majority of Muslims in the world are Sunni, the majority of Iranians are Shiite. Most Sunni scholars do not permit surrogate motherhood, since it involves introducing the sperm of a man into the uterus of a woman to whom he is not married. Most Shiite scholars, however, have issued jurisprudential decrees (fatwas) that allow surrogate motherhood as a treatment for infertility, albeit only for legal couples. They regard this practice as transferring an embryo or fetus from one womb to another, which is not forbidden in Shiite jurisprudence. Nevertheless, there are some controversies concerning some issues such as kinship and inheritance. The main ethical concern of Iran’s experience with gestational surrogacy is the monetary relation between the intended couple and the surrogate mother. While monetary remuneration is practiced in Iran and allowed by religious authorities, it seems to suffer from ethical problems. This article proposes that this kind of monetary relation should be modified and limited to reimbursement of normal costs. Such modification requires new legislation and religious decrees.

Success Stories: Experiences with Surrogacy in Iran

Nadia’s successful experience of surrogacy and egg donation in Iran (2022)

Nadia had a hysterectomy due to a past medical problem and came to us for surrogacy. We will share her treatment journey in Iran, including ultrasound and BHCG test results that indicate a positive pregnancy.

Read more about Nadia’s successful experience with surrogacy and egg donation in Iran (2022 review)

What Is the Success Rate of Surrogacy?

Before the IVF procedure, several medical evaluations are performed on the surrogate to ensure that her body is ready to receive the embryo. Therefore, once doctors confirm pregnancy, the chance of having a healthy baby is over 95%. However, some factors affect the success rate of surrogacy, including:

. Sperm and egg quality.

. The age of the surrogate and biological parents.

. The process of egg fertilization.

. The surrogate’s physical ability to carry a baby for 9 months.

. In the case of egg donation, the age and health condition of the egg donor.

. The clinic equipment and the expertise of the doctor who transfers the embryo.

For more information about Surrogacy in Iran, do not hesitate to contact our support team.

While there are many surrogacy pros for intended parents, there are also some disadvantages of surrogacy for hopeful parents to consider:

1. Surrogacy can be complicated. Gestational surrogacy involves complex medical procedures, and surrogacy laws. Legal processes can be overwhelming at times. It is important to work closely with a trusted professional like Southern Surrogacy to ensure the process is completed safely and legally.
2. Surrogacy costs can be significant. Because of the number of people and services required to complete a successful surrogacy, surrogacy can be expensive.
3. Surrogacy requires you to let go of some control. While intended parents typically enjoy a greater sense of control and involvement than families pursuing adoption, you will need to relinquish some control and trust your surrogate to carry the pregnancy for you.