Egg Donation IVF in Mexico

Why IVF with Donor Eggs in Mexico?

Thousands of patients flock to Mexico for IVF with donor eggs each year, with the North American country proving particularly popular with US citizens keen to take advantage of Mexico’s low prices. Legally, there are few restrictions on who can IVF treatment, so Mexico is an appealing option for older women, single women and those in same-sex relationships. Mexico is the third country with the most assisted reproduction cycles performed in Latin America.

Which patients choose Mexico for egg donation IVF?

- Women with advanced maternal age. There is no age limit on IVF patients and some clinics take patients aged up to 50 if they are in good health

- Single women

- Female same-sex couples

- Male same-sex couples

- Patients seeking anonymous egg or sperm donation

- Couples seeking surrogacy as well as egg donation

- Patients seeking gender selection for non-medical reasons (ie family balancing)

- Patients interested in PGT-A embryo genetic diagnosis

- HIV-positive patients (only at certain clinics)

- Patients from Spanish-speaking countries, although English is also widely-spoken

Egg Donation IVF in Mexico – Basic Information

Egg Donation and IVF in Mexico – Costs and Availability
IVF with own eggs in Mexico – average cost	$5,200-$8,200
Egg donation in Mexico – average costs	$7,300-$12,500
Average egg donation success rates in Mexico	60%
Maximum patient – woman age	No legal limit
IVF treatments for single women	Allowed
IVF treatments for female same-sex couples	Allowed ROPA method available (Reception of Oocytes from Partner)
Gender selection/sex selection	Yes
Maximum number of embryos to transfer IVF with donor eggs	No legal limit (1-2 is considered best practice)
Maximum number of embryos to transfer IVF with own eggs	No legal limit (1-2 is considered best practice)
Egg donation – anonymity	Yes
Egg donor availability in Mexico	Very good Hispanic, Caucasian, Black and South American
Egg donor age	18-34 Varies between clinics
Maximum number of born children from the same egg donor	No legal limit
Sperm donor – maximum age	No legal limit
Maximum number of children born from the same sperm donor	No legal limit

Donor Egg IVF in Mexico – Reasons to Go

- Mexico has liberal legislation allowing for fertility treatment, regardless of marital status and sexual orientation

- Immediate access to donor eggs from a wide range of different racial and ethnic backgrounds, particularly Hispanic, Caucasian, Black and South American

- IVF egg donation in Mexico costs significantly less than in the US and Canada

- World-class IVF experts operating within accessible cities, including Cancun, Mexico City, Guadalajara and Tijuana

As well as offering affordable fertility treatment, Mexico is a popular holiday destination, famed for its breathtaking beaches and natural wonders, its treasure trove of ancient ruins and, of course, stunning cuisine. This means that patients travelling to Mexico for IVF treatment can also enjoy the holiday of a lifetime.

IVF Clinics in Mexico

With its relaxed fertility laws, Mexico is an attractive option to patients from abroad seeking IVF. The country welcomes foreign patients with open arms and it has become a go-to destination for people from the US and Canada in particular, who are seeking affordable IVF and short wait times for donor eggs. That said, patients from as far afield as Europe also make the journey to Mexico in the hope of realising their dreams of starting or adding to their family.

The most popular cities for IVF patients from abroad in Mexico are Cancun, Mexico City, Guadalajara and Tijuana.

If you do an online search using phrases such as “IVF in Cancun”, “IVF in Mexico City”, “IVF in Tijuana”, “egg donation in Cancun” or “egg donation Tijuana” you will find many IVF clinics treating patients in these areas.

Egg donation IVF in Mexico is open to all patients, regardless of their age, sexual orientation and marital status. However, in the interest of achieving a successful pregnancy, most clinics will only treat female patients under the age of 50 and male patients up to 55. However, these age limits can vary from clinic to clinic as Mexican law doesn’t state an upper age limit for IVF patients.

Mexico’s rather relaxed legal framework works in favour of women of advanced maternal age and due to there being no upper limit on the number of embryos that can be transferred during each round of IVF, this can have an impact on success rates. However, most clinics will only introduce one to two embryos per transfer, which is considered best practice.

Altruistic egg, sperm and embryo donations are all permitted in Mexico and are carried out anonymously. IVF clinics in Mexico have immediate access to a wide range of donors from Hispanic, Caucasian, Black and South American backgrounds.

Unlike some other countries, Mexico permits sex selection for both medical and non-medical reasons, including family balancing.

Egg Donation IVF in Mexico – age limit

There is no upper age limit on women having egg donation IVF in Mexico. However, most clinics will not treat women over the age of 50.

IVF (egg donation) for lesbian couples in Mexico

Female same-sex couples are welcomed for IVF treatment in Mexico. Lesbian couples seeking IVF may opt for regular IVF using donor sperm and a donor egg if required. Alternatively, many clinics offer a shared motherhood option called ROPA (Reception of Oocytes from Partner), which allows one partner to use her eggs and the other partner to receive the embryo and carry the pregnancy.

Egg donation in Mexico

Egg donation in Mexico is anonymous and altruistic, meaning that donors do not get paid. Egg donors may be aged between 18 and 34, depending on the clinic, but some places will only accept egg donors under the age of 30 to give the treatment the best possible chance of working. There is no legal limit on the number of children that can be born from the same egg donor, however the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) recommends that a woman can only donate eggs six times during her life for her own health and safety.

Mexico does not have specific laws that restrict or prohibit egg donation, but the use of donated gametes is regulated by the General Law of Health in Mexico and the National Center of Transplants.

Egg donor information available in Mexico

Egg donation in Mexico is anonymous, so no identifying information about the donor can be shared with the recipient. This includes photographs. Non-identifying information, including physical characteristics, the donor’s age and clinical history, can be shared with the recipient.

The only exception to this was if circumstances arise that posed a risk to the health or life of the child. The identity of the recipient must remain confidential and not be shared with the donor.

Donors are usually selected and recruited via an egg donation agency.

Egg donor qualifications in Mexico

Egg donors in Mexico are aged between 18 and 34 years old. The fertility clinic will assess the donor’s personal and family medical history. They will also undergo screening for any infectious and genetic diseases before they are accepted as a donor.

Egg donor qualification in Mexico – tests required by law:

Women who want to donate their eggs in Mexico must be physically and mentally healthy and have a BMI of 20-24. Potential donors must also be tested for:

- HIV

- Chlamydia

- Gonorrhoea

- Syphilis

- Hepatitis B

- Hepatitis C

- Genetic diseases

- Karyotype

Some Mexican clinics insist that potential donors have a mental health assessment before they are given the green light to donate.

Embryo donation in Mexico

Embryo donation is legal in Mexico and, just like egg and sperm donation, the practice is anonymous and altruistic.

Egg donation and IVF cost in Mexico

IVF in Mexico using the patient’s own eggs costs in the region of $5,200-$8,200, while egg donation IVF in Mexico costs around $7,300-$12,500. Costs vary depending on which clinic you go to and what is included in the treatment package.

The cost of egg donation IVF in Mexico is much cheaper than in the US, which can cost around $26,000, which explains why so many US citizens flock to Mexico for IVF treatment each year.

IVF Costs Abroad – Popular Destinations
Country / IVF treatment type	Egg donation costs	IVF own eggs costs
Mexico	€7,020 – €12,015	€5,000 – €7,882
South Africa	€3,838 – €6,142	€4,354 – €5,122
Argentina	€5,700 – €9,530	€3,330 – €5,000
Spain	€5,900 – €11,000	€4,100 – €7,100
Czech Republic	€4,500 – €8,000	€2,700 – €5,700
Greece	€5,000 – €8,000	€3,200 – €6,200
North Cyprus	€4,500 – €6,000	€2,700 – €5,700
Ukraine	€4,000 – €7,000	€2,200 – €5,200
Russia	€3,800 – €7,000	€2,000 – €5,000
Portugal	€6,000 – €8,000	€3,200 – €6,200
Poland	€4,000 – €6,000	€2,200 – €5,200
Latvia	€5,000 – €8,000	€3,200 – €6,200
UK	€10,000 – €14,000	€6,000 – €10,000

It’s important to note that not all IVF clinics are transparent about their pricing. Certain add-on treatments and medications are often not included in IVF treatment packages, which may push up your final bill. When obtaining a quote from a clinic, always check exactly what is covered in the price of treatment, including:

- The donor’s expenses, medication and screening

- Egg retrieval

- Sperm collection and preparation

- ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection)

- IVF add-on treatments (such as PGT-A and assisted hatching)

- Transfer of blastocysts

- Vitrification (freezing) of embryos/blastocysts

- Storage of frozen embryos/blastocysts

- Frozen embryo transfer

IVF and Egg Donation in Mexico – success rates

IVF with egg donation in Mexico has an average 60% success rate for women under 35, which compares favourably to other top European destinations like Spain (53.8%) and Greece (59.6%).

However some Mexican clinics claim that their success rates are as high as 95%, which is a statistic that we would take with a very large pinch of salt.

A comprehensive breakdown of IVF egg donation success rates in Mexico is not readily available.

When it comes to choosing a fertility clinic in Mexico, it’s important to remember that each patient is different and prognoses can vary greatly depending on the patient’s age, BMI, medical history and infertility diagnosis.

A fertility clinic should ask about your own medical history in detail, taking into account your age, weight, height, infertility diagnosis, the number of failed cycles, performed tests and procedures, before giving you a personalised prognosis. If they are unable to do this, then you should consider approaching another clinic.

Best Egg Donation IVF clinics in Mexico

According to reviews and comments left by past patients, the best IVF clinics in Mexico are located in major cities such as Cancun, Mexico City, Guadalajara and Tijuana.

But which is the best IVF clinic in Mexico? There is no easy answer to this question, but as a good rule of thumb, the best IVF clinics in Mexico are usually the most popular ones.

Legal aspects of IVF in Mexico

The use of donor eggs, sperm and embryos is regulated by the General Law of Health in Mexico and the National Center of Transplants.

Mexico has no specific laws on assisted reproductive technology (ART), so there are few rules that restrict or prohibit IVF, gamete donation and gender selection.

Egg Donation and IVF in Mexico – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How much does IVF and egg donation cost in Mexico?

It costs between $5,200-$8,200 to have IVF in Mexico using the patient’s own eggs. The price for IVF in Mexico using donor eggs is $7,300-$12,500. Costs vary between clinics and what is included in the price of the treatment package.

What kind of IVF treatment is legally allowed in Mexico?

Due to its relaxed legal framework, there are few restrictions on IVF treatment in Mexico.

The country welcomes single women, heterosexual couples and both male and female same-sex couples for IVF treatment.

Anonymous and altruistic egg, sperm and embryo donation is legal, and surrogacy is also permitted. Lesbian couples are offered the ROPA method of IVF (Reception of Oocytes from Partner), also known as ‘shared motherhood’, where one person provides the eggs and for the other to carry the baby.

Legally, there is no upper age limit for IVF patients, although clinics set their own age limits and many will not treat women over the age of 50.

Unlike many countries, Mexico allows gender selection for non-medical reasons, for example, family balancing.

What are IVF and egg donation success rates in Mexico?

Egg donation IVF in Mexico has an average 60% success rate for women under 35. However, some clinics claim much higher success rates.

It is worth remembering that success rates vary between clinics and are dependent on the patient’s own unique set of circumstances.

What are the most frequently chosen cities for egg donation treatment in Mexico?

The most frequently chosen cities for egg donation in Mexico are Cancun, Mexico City, Guadalajara and Tijuana, which are all home to some first-class IVF clinics.

What major laws are regulating IVF treatment in Mexico?

There are no specific laws on assistive reproductive technology (ART), but the use of donor eggs, sperm and embryos is regulated by the General Law of Health in Mexico.

Where can I find the information on IVF clinics in Mexico?

More information about IVF clinics in Mexico can be found at the Registro Latinoamericano de Reproducción Asistida (REDLARA). REDLARA is a scientific and educational institution that brings together ART centres operating across Latin America, including Mexico.

Why is IVF more successful in Mexico?

With a relaxed legal framework, IVF in Mexico is not bound to the same restrictions as other countries and treatment can be tailored to meet the patient’s needs. Mexico welcomes patients regardless of their age, sexual orientation or marital status.

A large selection of gametes are available from donors from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds, meaning that waiting lists for treatment are short or non-existent.