Written Fatwa

Is IVF treatment permissible in Europe?

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09.11.2021

How should we evaluate the in vitro fertilization method in Islam? Should I apply this treatment or be patient and wait? Can a non-Muslim doctor in Europe apply this treatment even if he is a woman? Also, can a woman be examined by a non-Muslim female doctor in normal diseases?

IVF is a treatment. It should be treated like any other disease. Yes, the one who is patient gains reward from this, but the one who is cured does not commit a sin. Muslim woman in such a need; - Should be treated by a Muslim, specialist and female doctor. - If she cannot find these three characteristics (Muslim, specialist, female) together, he can go to an speacialist and female doctor. - It should not be preferred, but in case of an emergency and unpredictable case during the operation, support can be obtained from a specialist and male doctor.

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