Yes, IVF is legal in Poland but tightly controlled under the 2023 Assisted Reproduction Act, enforced by the Ministry of Health. Only heterosexual couples married or in stable relationships may access IVF, with strict embryo storage limits and mandatory genetic testing. Recent 2026 amendments tighten oversight of clinics via the National Reproduction Council.
Key Regulations for In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in Poland
- Eligibility Restrictions: IVF is reserved for married couples or those in documented, stable relationships. Single women and same-sex couples are explicitly excluded under Article 23a of the Assisted Reproduction Act.
- Embryo Limits: Clinics may create and store no more than six embryos per cycle, with a maximum storage duration of 10 years unless extended for medical reasons, per Article 23b.
- Genetic Screening Mandates: Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) is compulsory for all IVF procedures to screen for severe genetic disorders, enforced by the National Reproduction Council’s 2025 technical guidelines.