The Lithuanian government is moving toward proposing new regulations for in vitro fertilization (IVF) after a Constitutional Court ruling that deemed the ban on access for single women and unmarried couples unconstitutional. This decision necessitated a review of existing IVF guidelines to align them with constitutional rights, particularly regarding reproductive health and family planning. As a result, the Ministry of Health has drafted amendments that could expand access to these fertility services.

The proposed changes suggest that IVF could now be available to individuals and couples who have been living together for at least one year without a formal marriage or partnership agreement, along with single women diagnosed with infertility. Furthermore, the amendments would impose clearer regulations surrounding genetic testing for embryos and outline specific conditions under which these health services would be publicly funded, thereby ensuring equitable access to all in need.

Additionally, the government aims to establish safeguards against incest through new stipulations on the use of donated embryos, emphasizing that these can only be applied for by one individual or couple to preserve the ethical standards of reproductive donation. Regulations concerning the handling—import, export, and transit—of gametes and reproductive materials are also expected to be codified, which would streamline IVF operations and enhance the quality of reproductive healthcare in Lithuania.