Thinking about IVF abroad in 2026? Portugal is emerging as a standout choice. From personalised coordination and clear treatment planning to a calm, scenic base in Porto, discover what a top-tier IVF package should offer — and the key questions to ask when choosing the right clinic.
IVF abroad is an emotional journey as much as a medical one. Ana Luísa Alves, psychologist at our go-to Portuguese fertility clinic right now, shares expert-approved tips to help you stay grounded, manage stress, and feel supported every step of the way.
From the IVF Portugal age limit, to queries about donor anonymity, costs, travel tips and more, we collected your most-asked questions about fertility treatment in Portugal, and put them to the experts at leading Porto-based clinic Procriar. Some of the answers might surprise you!
When choosing a clinic at home or abroad, there are so many factors to consider from the get-go. It’s important to decide which of the factors are more important for you and to make your decision based on that. Here’s why Portugal might be on your list, in 2024.
With the cost of fertility care on the up in the UK, plus an increase in the demand for egg and sperm donors, Portuguese fertility clinics are increasingly in the spotlight for their forward-thinking approaches to treatment, and patient experience. But if we’re looking into travelling for treatment, what should we know? And what are the best fertility clinics in Portugal offering, right now?
We’re back partnering with Procriar Fertility Clinic, for their egg freezing abroad checklist, and to find out why egg freezing in Portugal could be top of your list, right now.
Clinic fit. Donor availability. Shorter wait times. More of us in the US and UK are looking into donor sperm and donor egg IVF in Europe – and the list of reasons why just keeps getting longer. Dive into the specifics with our 101 guide.
ROPA in IVF stands for Reception of Oocytes from Partner, and, in a nutshell, allows same-sex female couples to both take an active role in family building. But what should we know about the ROPA method, and planning and financing treatment in Europe? For answers, we’re back partnering with Procriar, a top destination clinic right now.
As you explore your options, consider the unique benefits of choosing Portuguese egg donors (or sperm donors) through Procriar, Portugal’s premier clinic.
This Porto-based team are a European go-to for IVF over age 45. Read up on their progressive approach in our deep-dive chat covering open-ID egg donation, for an idea of what to look for in a clinic. Plus, the success rates for using your own eggs.
From their Open-ID donor framework to their next-to-no wait times, they’re one of the most progressive and patient-friendly countries for fertility treatment in Europe, right now. Here’s why Portugal might be the right choice for you.
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