IVF Genetic Testing (PGT) in Aarhus, Denmark

Additional costs to consider:

1. Ovarian stimulation medications
2. Monitoring scans and bloodwork at a clinic near you before you travel
3. Flights to Aarhus via Billund Airport, or into Copenhagen with onward train travel
4. Accommodation for the retrieval stay and a separate transfer visit
5. Local transportation. Aarhus is walkable and well served by public transit, which can help keep daily transportation costs manageable
6. Annual embryo storage fees, depending on the clinic and storage arrangement

Before you finalize on your IVF with PGT in Denmark, get a detailed plan and quote from your chosen doctor. Ask whether installment payment plans are available if you need to spread the cost.

IVF with PGT success rates in Aarhus

Success rates at Aarhus private clinics are consistent with national Danish figures, which rank among the stronger results reported in Europe. Donor egg transfers generally have higher success rates than own-egg cycles.

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

Always ask for age-stratified live birth data from your clinic, rather than relying on headline pregnancy rates.

Why choose IVF with PGT in Aarhus?

1. Aarhus has a private fertility clinic offering embryo screening with PGT, making it an option for patients seeking PGT treatment in the Nordic region
2. A focused, unhurried environment. Aarhus is a university city with a calm, accessible atmosphere that can be well suited to a fertility treatment stay
3. Shorter distances and potentially lower daily costs than Copenhagen. The city is compact, and public transportation and cycling make getting around easy
4. Well connected by air. Billund Airport is around 40 minutes away by car and has direct routes across Europe, while Copenhagen Airport is around two hours away by train and offers a much wider range of international connections
5. Single women and female same-sex couples have access to assisted reproduction in Denmark, subject to applicable medical and legal requirements
6. Established egg and sperm donor programs with donor screening and options that may include anonymous or open donation

IVF with PGT Aarhus FAQs

Why is Aarhus significant for PGT treatment in Denmark?

Private fertility clinics in Aarhus offer PGT with IVF as a treatment option. This makes the city an option for patients who want PGT treatment while staying in the Nordic region.

Do I need to stay in Aarhus for the full stimulation phase?

Not necessarily. Your Aarhus clinic may coordinate with a clinic near you to monitor stimulation before you travel. You may then travel to Aarhus for the egg retrieval and return later for the embryo transfer. Confirm the exact arrangement with your clinic before booking.

How long does IVF with PGT take in Aarhus?

Two trips are typically required. The retrieval stay is around eight to ten days, followed by a separate transfer visit of approximately four to five days. PGT-M cases require four to six additional weeks of probe preparation before the retrieval cycle can begin.

How do I get to Aarhus?

Billund Airport is around 40 minutes from Aarhus and has direct connections from several European cities. Copenhagen Airport offers a much wider range of international routes and is around two hours from Aarhus by train. Many international patients fly into Copenhagen and take the train directly to Aarhus.

What accommodation should I plan for in Aarhus?

Aarhus has a good range of hotels and serviced apartments, including options close to the main clinic and hospital areas. The city is compact enough that you generally will not need a car, and choosing accommodation near your clinic can make regular monitoring visits easier.

Written by: Isha Setia, reproductive counsellor

Reviewed by: Smriti Arora, former health worker at NHS