Saúl Gallegos
Founder & Editor
Saúl Gallegos is the founder of Mexico Fertility Directory. He has researched and verified over 40 fertility clinics across Mexico through deep web research — cross-referencing REDLARA registrations, COFEPRIS licensing records, clinic websites, and publicly available patient forums to confirm that clinics are operating, accredited, and accurately representing their services. His focus is on pricing transparency, clinic logistics, and the practical cross-border patient experience. Saúl covers clinic comparisons, cost breakdowns, city-by-city logistics, and the details of planning fertility treatment abroad. He does not provide medical advice.
Background
- Compiles the directory from clinic websites, COFEPRIS records and REDLARA registrations
- Writes on pricing, clinic logistics and the cross-border patient experience
- Not a clinician, and does not provide medical advice
Articles by Saúl Gallegos
IVF in Mexico vs the US: The Real Cost & Quality Comparison
IVF in Mexico typically costs 50–70% less than in the United States, and at the strongest clinics the medicine is broadly the same. The real difference is transparency: US clinics report outcomes to a public federal database and Mexican clinics don't. Here is the cost comparison line by line, what changed in US policy in 2025–2026, where quality genuinely differs, and when each country is the better choice.
How Much Does IVF Cost in Mexico in 2026? (Full Breakdown)
IVF in Mexico costs $4,500–$8,500 per cycle before medications in 2026. Here's the full breakdown: every line item, published clinic prices, costs by treatment and city, travel, and three real-world totals.
IVF in Mexico for Canadians: Costs, Flights & Why So Many Are Going
Three things push Canadians south: cost, wait times and donor eggs. An unfunded private cycle in Canada can run about $20,000 with medications, against a Mexican market range of US$4,500–$8,500 before them. Here is what a cycle costs on either side, how provincial funding and the tax-credit rule actually work, which cities have direct flights from Canada, and what to arrange at home before you go.
Driving from San Diego to Tijuana for IVF: A Step-by-Step Guide
Tijuana is the one IVF destination in Mexico you can treat like a local appointment. The clinics we list there sit 15–25 minutes from the San Ysidro crossing, and plenty of San Diego patients get thro
Best IVF Clinics in Los Cabos (and Where Cabo Patients Actually Go)
We don't list an IVF clinic in Los Cabos, and we won't pretend otherwise. San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas have private hospitals and gynecologists, but we have not found a clinic there with its o
Best IVF Clinics in Tijuana: What San Diego Patients Should Know
For Southern California, Tijuana is the only IVF destination in Mexico that doesn't require a trip. Most clinics are 15–25 minutes from the San Ysidro crossing. Many patients never book a hotel: they
Best IVF Clinics in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta is a small fertility market with big-city air access. Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International (PVR) has direct flights from many US and Canadian cities, which is unusual for a city its s
Embryo Adoption in Mexico: A Complete Guide
Embryo donation is the least expensive path to a pregnancy in Mexico — $4,000–$8,000 for the embryo, the preparation cycle and the transfer, with no stimulation and no retrieval. The word "adoption" is the thing to get straight first: this is a consent-based donation, not a court process, and the woman who gives birth is the legal mother. Here is what a program costs in 2026, where the embryos come from, what the odds actually are, and the four questions that separate a documented program from a brochure.
Sperm Donation in Mexico: How It Works, Costs & Legal Status
Donor sperm in Mexico is legal, openly available regardless of marital status or orientation, and cheap by international standards — $500–$1,500 a vial from a clinic bank. The catch is structural: there is no national donor registry, so anonymity is effectively permanent. Here is what treatment costs in 2026, how donors are screened, and the questions that separate a serious program from a catalog.
IVF with PGT-M in Mexico: Cost & What It Screens For
PGT-M screens embryos for one specific inherited mutation your family already carries — a different job from the chromosome count PGT-A checks. Here's what it can screen for, what the full pathway costs in Mexico in 2026, and the probe-development step that adds months to the timeline.
IUI vs IVF in Mexico: Cost, Success Rates & How to Decide
One IVF cycle costs what four to eight IUI cycles cost in Mexico — which makes the cheap first step rational for some patients and an expensive delay for others. Here are the real 2026 prices, honest per-cycle odds, and the framework for deciding which to start with.
Mini IVF in Mexico: What It Is, Who It's For & What It Costs
Mini IVF uses oral medication instead of high-dose injectables — cutting a Mexican cycle to $3,000–$5,500 with meds. Here's what it actually is, who it genuinely helps, and the honest trade-offs versus conventional IVF.
Egg Freezing in Mexico: Cost, Clinics & Everything You Need to Know
Egg freezing in Mexico costs a fraction of US pricing — $3,500–$7,000 for a complete cycle with medications, versus $11,000–$18,000 at home — and takes just one trip. Here’s how it works, start to finish.
Best IVF Clinics in Monterrey
Monterrey is Mexico's wealthiest major metro and its most institution-driven medical market. Where Mexico City's fertility scene is defined by academic depth and Cancún's by tourist infrastructure, Mo
IVF in Monterrey: Cost, Clinics & What to Expect
Monterrey is Mexico's industrial and business capital — and its healthcare sector matches that reputation. While Tijuana wins on West Coast proximity and Cancún wins on beach-adjacent convenience, Mon
Best IVF Clinics in Guadalajara
Wondering what "verified" and "best" mean on this site? Read our methodology →
IVF in Guadalajara: Cost, Clinics & What to Expect
Guadalajara is Mexico's second-largest city and one of its most important medical hubs — and unlike the destinations built around tourism, its fertility sector grew up serving Mexican families first.
Fertility Clinics in Mexico City
Mexico City (CDMX) is home to the largest concentration of reproductive medicine in the country — more fertility clinics, more embryology labs, more subspecialty-trained physicians, and more hospital-
Best IVF Clinics in Mexico City (CDMX): The Complete 2026 Guide
Mexico City is where Mexican reproductive medicine is trained, and where complex cases get referred. We list 55 fertility providers here — six times as many as Cancún or Tijuana.
IVF in Mexico City: Cost, Clinics & What to Expect
Mexico City is the medical capital of the country — and its reproductive medicine sector reflects that. While border cities like Tijuana win on proximity and Cancún wins on beach-adjacent convenience,
Fertility Clinics in Cancún
Cancún is best known as a beach destination, but over the last fifteen years it has quietly developed into one of Mexico's most important centers for reproductive medicine — particularly for internati
Best IVF Clinics in Cancún: Rankings, Costs & How to Choose
Cancún's advantage is the trip, not the price tag. It is rarely the cheapest place in Mexico for IVF, but it is usually the easiest place to fly to and the easiest place to spend two weeks.
How to Transfer Money & Pay for IVF in Mexico
You've chosen a clinic and accepted a quote. Now comes the part nobody explains: actually moving several thousand dollars across a border, in a way that's cheap, traceable, and protects you if somethi
IVF in Cancún, Mexico
Cancún is the destination most international fertility patients picture when they imagine combining treatment with recovery somewhere calm. Unlike border cities that win on proximity, Cancún wins on e
How to Communicate with IVF Clinics in Mexico
For most international patients, the honest answer is: not where it counts. Mexico's fertility clinics that market to U.S. and Canadian patients have built their practices around English-speaking care
Remote Monitoring for IVF in Mexico: How It Works
Remote monitoring — sometimes called "satellite monitoring," "telemonitoring," or a "split-cycle protocol" — is the arrangement that lets you do the day-to-day tracking of an IVF cycle near your home
Fertility Clinics in Tijuana, Mexico: Complete Directory
Looking for a fertility clinic in Tijuana? This complete directory covers what to expect, how clinics are organized, what services they offer, and exactly how to find the right one for your situation.
Best Fertility Clinic in Tijuana: How to Choose the Right One
There's no single 'best' fertility clinic in Tijuana — the right one depends on your situation. This guide shows you exactly how to evaluate clinics, what questions to ask, and how to avoid the traps that trip up first-time patients.
IVF Cost in Tijuana: What You'll Actually Pay in 2026
How much does IVF in Tijuana really cost in 2026? We break down every expense — procedure fees, medications, genetic testing, travel, and the hidden costs nobody warns you about — so you can budget accurately.
IVF Success Rates in Tijuana: What Patients Need to Know
Thinking about IVF in Tijuana? We break down real success rate data, what factors matter most, how Tijuana clinics compare to San Diego, and exactly what questions to ask before you book.
IVF in Canada vs Mexico: Cost, Wait Times & What Canadians Need to Know
Canadians are choosing Mexico for IVF in growing numbers — and for good reason. We compare costs, wait times, success rates, and travel logistics so you can decide what makes sense for your family.
Is IVF in Mexico Safe? Success Rates, Risks & What You Need to Know
Wondering if IVF in Mexico is safe? We break down real success rates, lab standards, certifications, honest risks, and a step-by-step checklist to verify any clinic before you commit.
IVF Cost in Mexico vs USA vs Canada: Full 2026 Breakdown
How much does IVF cost in Mexico compared to the U.S. and Canada? We break down prices for basic IVF, IVF with PGT, donor egg cycles, hidden costs, and why Mexico is significantly cheaper.
IVF in Tijuana, Mexico: Cost, Clinics & What to Expect
Tijuana is the most accessible city in Mexico for U.S. fertility patients. Here's what IVF in Tijuana costs, how the process works, travel logistics from San Diego, and how to find a top clinic.
What to Expect During IVF in Mexico: Step-by-Step Timeline
A complete step-by-step timeline of the IVF process in Mexico — from initial consultation to embryo transfer. Learn how long to stay, what each phase involves, and how to plan your trip.
IVF with Genetic Testing in Mexico (PGT): Cost, Success Rates & Clinics
Everything you need to know about preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) during IVF in Mexico — what PGT-A and PGT-M are, who should consider it, costs, success rate impact, and risks.