Same-sex female couples wanting shared-motherhood IVF (also called reciprocal IVF or ROPA - one partner provides the eggs, the other carries the pregnancy) have a narrow shortlist in Europe. Greece, Spain and Portugal openly welcome LGBTQ+ patients; some North Cyprus clinics do too, though the TRNC sits outside the EU and clinic policy there should always be confirmed in writing before you travel.
IVF Got You lists clinics that have confirmed LGBTQ+ inclusive policies. We do not list clinics in countries where same-sex couples are legally excluded from treatment.
- Greece and Spain are the most established for ROPA / reciprocal IVF
- Some North Cyprus and Latvian clinics also accept same-sex couples - confirm in writing
- Czech Republic and Poland do not permit treatment for same-sex couples
- Donor sperm is anonymous in most EU jurisdictions
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FAQ
Where can lesbian couples have reciprocal IVF (ROPA) in Europe?
Greece and Spain are the two most established destinations, with Portugal a growing option. In each country, one partner provides the eggs and the other carries the pregnancy, with both named on treatment documents.
Is same-sex IVF legal in Czech Republic or Poland?
No. Both countries restrict IVF and donor treatment to heterosexual couples. Same-sex couples should look at Greece, Spain or select North Cyprus clinics (confirm policy in writing first).