Since the first successful IVF treatment was completed with the birth of Louise Brown in Great Britain in 1978, the discussion about the pros and cons of IVF treatment has not come to a stop. In the ’80s, politicians in Germany tried to find a consensus and come up with regulations for how to deal with nascent human life. The result of this effort was the Embryo Protection Act, which came into effect as of 1.1.1991. This law rules who may deal with embryos how and to what end. Cryopreservation of embryos, egg donation and surrogate motherhood are prohibited. Experiments with embryos are strictly prohibited. Furthermore, in vitro fertilisation may be performed only by specially trained doctors. So you can be sure: all fertilised eggs are only transferred into the mother’s uterus or fallopian tube. We deal responsibly with all remaining eggs and sperms. Our training is in accordance with the requirements described by law.
In addition, your personal data are subject to data protection. Nothing will happen unless you want it to.
We guarantee you that.
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Legal requirements
The legal requirements for performing the in vitro fertilisation are ruled, on the one hand, by the German Embryo Protection Act, and on the other, by § 27a of the Fifth Social Security Statutes.
In vitro fertilisation as well as ICSI therapy may be performed only with married couples. However, the law also allows exceptional permissions.
These exceptional permissions are granted by the IVF Commissions in charge at the State Medical Associations. Your doctor will explain to you during your first meeting how these applications must be made.
Permission by the IVF Commission of the State Medical Association does not contain the statutory health insurance company’s assumption of costs.