Question 1

What are the fertility clinic policies and practices in France?

Accepted Answer

IVF is open to heterosexual couples, lesbian couples and single women; surrogacy is illegal.

Question 2

Who funds treatment and how much?

Accepted Answer

National health insurance covers 100 % of up to four IVF cycles until a woman turns 43; private cycles cost about €4 000.

Question 3

What rules apply to donors?

Accepted Answer

From 2022, new sperm/egg donors must agree to identity-release for offspring aged 18; compensation is limited to expenses.

Question 4

Are there embryo-transfer limits?

Accepted Answer

Guidelines favour single-embryo transfer for women under 37; typically no more than two embryos may be transferred.

Question 5

Is egg or sperm freezing allowed electively?

Accepted Answer

Yes—women up to 45 and men up to 60 may freeze gametes without medical reason; funding rules differ from IVF.

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