IVF itself is a well-established medical treatment, although, like any medical procedure, it involves potential risks that should be discussed with your fertility specialist.
Is IVF regulated in Mexico?
Yes. Fertility clinics providing assisted reproductive procedures in Mexico are subject to health regulations and sanitary oversight.
COFEPRIS, Mexico’s federal health regulatory authority, states that establishments performing assisted reproduction procedures require the appropriate sanitary license and a designated responsible healthcare professional.
LIV Fertility Center operates as a licensed assisted reproduction center and publicly identifies its sanitary licenses issued by COFEPRIS.
However, regulations are only one part of evaluating a fertility clinic. Patients considering treatment abroad should also look at the clinic’s medical team, embryology laboratory, treatment protocols and how patient and embryo safety are managed.
What should I look for when choosing an IVF clinic in Mexico?
If you’re comparing fertility clinics, consider asking about:
- Medical expertise: Who will oversee your treatment?
- Embryology laboratory: Where are eggs and embryos handled, fertilized, cultured and stored? What experience does the embryology team have?
- Safety protocols: How are eggs, sperm and embryos identified, handled and monitored?
- Communication: Will you be able to communicate with your care team throughout treatment?
- International patient coordination: How will your treatment be organized if you live in the U.S.?
- Follow-up care: What happens after egg retrieval or embryo transfer?
These questions can be especially important when traveling internationally for reproductive care. ASRM notes that patients receiving cross-border reproductive care may have difficulty assessing the quality of medical expertise, laboratory technology and safeguards at a clinic before treatment.
At LIV Fertility Center, medical care and embryology are coordinated in the same clinic, allowing your treatment team and laboratory team to work closely together throughout the IVF process. Our international patient team also helps coordinate treatment for patients traveling from the U.S. and other countries, including planning appointments, monitoring and treatment timing around your travel schedule.
Having your medical team and embryology laboratory in the same location can make the treatment process more coordinated and easier to manage, particularly when you’re traveling internationally for IVF.
What about safety during IVF treatment?
IVF requires medical monitoring throughout the treatment cycle. Medications used during ovarian stimulation can have side effects and, in some patients, can increase the risk of complications such as ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). Monitoring with ultrasound and blood tests is used to help identify and manage these risks.
Your fertility specialist should explain the potential risks of your specific treatment and how they will be monitored before you begin.
Is IVF in Mexico right for me?
Choosing where to have IVF is a personal decision. If you’re considering treatment in Mexico, you can start by learning how the clinic operates, asking questions about your treatment and laboratory procedures, and speaking directly with the medical team.
At LIV Fertility Center, you can begin with a free virtual consultation before traveling to Puerto Vallarta. This gives you an opportunity to discuss your fertility history, treatment options and any questions you have about receiving care in Mexico.
Have questions about IVF in Mexico? Contact LIV to speak with our team and learn more about your treatment options.