IVF Genetic Testing (PGT) in Denmark

Additional costs to consider:

1. Ovarian stimulation medications
2. Monitoring scans and bloodwork before you travel
3. Flights and accommodation in Denmark
4. Local transportation: Denmark has excellent public infrastructure, but taxis are expensive
5. Annual embryo storage fees, depending on the clinic and storage arrangement

Using the Infertility Aide chat system, you can request a breakdown that separates the cycle cost from the PGT laboratory fee before you commit.

IVF with PGT success rates in Denmark

Ask your clinic for age-stratified live birth rates, not clinical pregnancy rates, and confirm whether figures are for fresh or frozen embryo transfers. The average success rate is around:

1. Under 35: approximately 45 to 55 percent live birth rate per transfer using own eggs
2. 35 to 40: approximately 35 to 45 percent
3. 40 to 46: approximately 20 to 35 percent

IVF with PGT in Denmark: legal guidelines

IVF in Denmark is regulated with detailed legal framework. The following applies to PGT specifically and to IVF access more broadly.

1. PGT availability: available at select private clinics for medically indicated cases, including recurrent miscarriage, repeated implantation failure, and advanced maternal age. Not universally available across the public system
2. PGT-M: available for patients with a known inherited single-gene condition. A custom probe must be prepared four to six weeks before your retrieval cycle begins
3. Gender selection: prohibited under Danish law without exception, including at private clinics
4. Eligibility: single women, heterosexual couples, and female same-sex couples are all fully eligible
5. Age limit: women up to age 46 can access IVF at private clinics
6. Marital status: not required. Unmarried couples and single women are fully eligible
7. Egg donation: legal, with a choice between anonymous and open donation at the donor's discretion. Donors are aged 18 to 35 and screened for genetic conditions
8. Sperm donation: legal and widely available. Denmark operates one of the largest sperm donor programs in the world
9. Embryo storage: Denmark removed its previous statutory five-year storage limit in January 2026. Ask your clinic about its current storage terms, annual renewal requirements, and fees
10. Embryo donation: not permitted in Denmark
11. Surrogacy: not permitted in Denmark

Benefits of IVF with PGT in Denmark

1. One of the few countries in Europe where PGT-A is available at private clinics; it is prohibited in France, Germany, Sweden, and several other neighboring countries
2. Liberal eligibility with no restrictions based on marital status or sexual orientation
3. No waiting lists at private clinics
4. World-class donor programs with rigorous genetic screening and open or anonymous donation options
5. The highest proportion of IVF-conceived babies of any country in the world; a reflection of the depth and maturity of Danish fertility care
6. Well-connected internationally, with Copenhagen Airport offering direct routes worldwide and Aarhus accessible via Billund Airport

IVF with PGT Denmark FAQs

Is PGT-A widely available in Denmark?

No. PGT-A is not offered in the Danish public health system and is not available at all private clinics. IVF-PGT in Aarhus and Copenhagen is available at select clinics for medically indicated cases. Confirm availability directly with your chosen clinic before booking.

Can I take my frozen embryos home after treatment in Denmark?

In most cases, yes. Denmark does not have a blanket prohibition on embryo export, but the logistics require coordination between your Danish clinic and the receiving clinic abroad. If you plan to store your embryos long term, ask your clinic about the current storage rules and how they affect your plans.

Who is eligible for IVF with PGT in Denmark?

Single women, heterosexual couples, and female same-sex couples are all eligible. There are no restrictions based on marital status. The age limit for women is 46 at private clinics.

How long do I need to stay in Denmark for IVF with PGT?

Two trips. The retrieval stay is typically eight to ten days. The transfer visit is four to five days. PGT-M cases require four to six additional weeks of probe preparation before the retrieval cycle begins.

Does Denmark permit gender selection via PGT?

No. Gender selection is prohibited under Danish law without exception, including at private clinics.

Written by: Isha Setia, reproductive counsellor

Reviewed by: Smriti Arora, former health worker at NHS