Faced with the exorbitant costs of IVF in many countries, an increasing number of couples hoping to conceive are turning to Argentina as a less expensive and less restrictive option. This trend toward fertility tourism has grown significantly, with patients from Australia, the United States, Canada, and beyond choosing Buenos Aires over treatment at home.
A Real Patient Story
Australian couple Merinda and Cameron Forster tried IVF in their home country — it was expensive and emotionally draining. After seven failed IVF treatments, they opted for egg donation to increase their chances, but the process was far from straightforward. In Australia, the options were limited: “You either have to know somebody, maybe a family or friend, or you go onto a very long waiting list.” After researching alternatives, they traveled to Argentina and completed the entire process in approximately three months. Their treatment in Buenos Aires was successful — and in May, they returned with their daughter Eliana, hoping to conceive a second child.
Why Argentina?
Argentina combines lower costs with high success rates that match or exceed US averages. Success rates now exceed 60% in our egg donor program, positioning Argentina competitively within Latin America and Europe. Beyond the numbers, patients receive personalized attention from their doctor throughout — not rotating teams.
Argentina, due to several economic factors, offers costs that are lower than in most countries — without compromising on quality or outcomes.
For patients who have been through multiple failed cycles in their home country, or who face long waiting lists for egg donation, Argentina offers both hope and practicality in equal measure.
What Draws International Patients to Buenos Aires
Several factors consistently come up in conversations with patients from abroad:
- Cost: IVF in Argentina costs 40–60% less than equivalent treatment in the US, UK, or Australia.
- No waiting lists: Egg donor programs in many countries have waiting lists of 2–4 years. In Argentina, the wait is typically weeks.
- Legal clarity: Egg donation and IVF are fully regulated and legal. For same-sex couples and single parents by choice, the legal framework is inclusive.
- Personal care: Many patients describe a more personal relationship with their doctor than they experienced at home.
Dr. Glujovsky estimates that roughly 40% of his patients travel from abroad — with the US, Australia, and the UK representing the largest groups. Most make a single trip to Buenos Aires of 2–5 days, with the majority of monitoring done remotely at a clinic in their home country.
