IVF Abroad Guide

18/02/2026

🌍✈️ Join Joanna as she visits Cyprus IVF Hospital in Famagusta, North Cyprus, to show you what IVF abroad really feels like — from the moment you arrive to what happens behind the lab doors.

🎥 In this video, Joanna covers:
✅ The Clinical Setting: Why being part of a full-service hospital offers unique safety and medical advantages
✅ The Lab: A look at advanced technology, including IMSI for specialized s***m selection
✅ Patient Coordination: Meeting the team (including Meryem) who manage and support the entire patient journey
✅ Travel & Logistics: How the clinic handles airport transfers, hotels, and transport for international patients
✅ Medical Expertise: A consultation with Dr. İçten Balık Kıvançlı to understand their patient-first approach

🎥 Watch the full review here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tKRzRoVx4Q

Looking for a modern, high-standard IVF clinic in a beautiful Mediterranean setting? Join us for an exclusive in-person tour of Cyprus IVF Hospital in Famagu...

11/02/2026

🌍✈️ Join Joanna as she visits Dunya IVF Clinic in North Cyprus to show you what IVF abroad really feels like — from the moment you arrive to what happens behind the lab doors.
In this episode, you’ll see:
✅ How smooth the travel experience can be (including clinic-recommended taxis + nearby hotel options)
✅ Joanna’s meeting with her patient coordinator (and why having one person throughout your journey matters!)
✅ A thorough medical consultation + ultrasound with the doctor
✅ A look at the transfer & recovery rooms (private rooms + bathrooms for comfort)
✅ A full tour of the embryology lab — including andrology, embryoscopes, ICSI, biopsy procedures & cryopreservation
✅ A peaceful garden view designed to support the mind as well as the body 🌿
🎥 Watch the full review here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWk9MXTSCHg&t=191s

Join me as I visit Dunya IVF Clinic in North Cyprus to show you what IVF abroad really feels like from a patient’s perspective — inside one of the most estab...

20/01/2026

Join Joanna as she visits Embryoclinic in Thessaloniki, Greece, to show you what IVF abroad really feels like from a patient’s perspective – inside a fertility centre that really is a one-stop clinic.

Medical consultations, gynaecological treatment, fertility treatment, embryology, and lab work all happen in one place.

In this episode, you’ll see:
✅ What the clinic looks like inside — from reception to the coordinator spaces and doctor’s office
✅ Joanna's consultation with Dr Elias Tsakos, where they go through the medical plan step by step
✅ And, finally, the embryology lab!

Embryoclinic left Joanna with the very clear feeling of a place where expertise of one doctor leads everything. This isn’t a clinic driven by size, volume, or marketing, but instead it’s driven by medical depth and personal oversight.

🎥Watch the full review here:
https://www.fertilityclinicsabroad.com/ivf-clinic-reviews/embryoclinic-review/

This was quite a surprise – a futuristic feeling doctor-led clinic with such a kind team! Walking into EmbryoClinic felt very different from many of the clinics I’ve visited so far. There’s something distinctly modern about the space, quite futuristic, but at the same time it doesn’t feel ov...

03/12/2025

Join Joanna as she visits UR Vistahermosa in Alicante to show you what IVF abroad really feels like from a patient’s perspective – inside a fertility unit that operates within a private hospital while still feeling calm, private, and patient-focused.

In this episode you’ll see:
✅ What the clinic looks like inside — from reception to the cosy coordinator spaces downstairs
✅ My consultation with Dr Francisco Anaya, where we go through the medical plan step by step
✅ A look inside the embryology lab and why having genetics on-site makes such a difference
✅ Conversations with the international team and how they support patients throughout the process
✅ What it’s like to receive fertility care inside a hospital environment without losing comfort or privacy
✅ The beautiful surroundings — because Alicante sunshine really does help take the edge off a stressful day

UR Vistahermosa has a unique setup: the safety and resources of a private hospital, with the warmth and personal attention of a dedicated fertility clinic.

Having specialists and additional services right there means faster support, easier diagnostics, and smoother coordination — something many patients really value.
https://youtu.be/K8pJIY5MnXI

Join me as I visit UR Vistahermosa in Alicante to show you what IVF abroad really feels like from a patient’s perspective – inside a fertility unit that oper...

27/11/2025

🌍 Joanna Jewell heads to IREMA Fertility Clinic in the Alicante region in her latest visit! She gives viewers an inside look at what IVF abroad is really like, capturing the patient experience step by step.

In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ A tour of the clinic’s reception, waiting areas, and calming atmosphere
✅ Joanna’s pre-transfer meeting with the doctor, embryologist, and coordinator
✅ A behind-the-scenes look inside the lab with time-lapse embryo monitoring
✅ Extra supportive services like acupuncture
✅ A clear walk-through of how an embryo transfer is carried out

IREMA’s small, dedicated team and coastal location make it a uniquely warm and personal place for treatment.

🎥 Watch the full review here:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuM7shiGczU

Join me as I visit IREMA Fertility Clinic in the Alicante region to show you what IVF abroad really feels like from a patient’s perspective.In this episode y...

18/11/2025

🎥 BEHIND IVF CLINIC DOORS – EPISODE 2: GYNEM FERTILITY CLINIC, PRAGUE 🇨🇿
Joanna’s next stop on her journey takes her to GYNEM Fertility Clinic — a family-run center celebrated for its compassionate team, transparency, and holistic fertility care. 🌿
In this second episode, Joanna gives an inside look at what visiting GYNEM is really like: from consultation and ultrasound to acupuncture and meeting the amazing staff (including Gusta, the clinic’s IVF mascot 🐥).
💙 Created especially for fertility patients — to help make fertility treatment abroad feel a bit more approachable.
🎥 Watch now:
https://youtu.be/_HxhOyHb_iM

Join me as I step inside Gynem Fertility Clinic in Prague to show you what IVF abroad really feels like from a patient’s perspective.In this episode you’ll s...

13/11/2025

🎥 BEHIND IVF CLINIC DOORS – EPISODE 2: GYNEM FERTILITY CLINIC, PRAGUE 🇨🇿

The next stop on Joanna’s journey is GYNEM Fertility Clinic — a family-owned clinic renowned for its compassionate team, transparency, and holistic approach to fertility care. 🌿

In this second episode, Joanna takes you behind the scenes at GYNEM, showing what it’s really like to visit — from the consultation and ultrasound to acupuncture and meeting the wonderful staff, including Gusta, the clinic’s IVF mascot 🐥.

💙 Made especially for fertility patients — to help make fertility treatment abroad feel a bit less daunting.

🎥 Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HxhOyHb_iM

Join me as I step inside Gynem Fertility Clinic in Prague to show you what IVF abroad really feels like from a patient’s perspective.In this episode you’ll s...

06/11/2025

We just had to share this with you! 🤩 Check out this brand-new channel and a video review recorded by Joanna. The project is called Behind IVF Clinic Doors. Joanna works with patients travelling abroad for fertility treatment and visits clinics to share her honest, personal impressions. Her goal? To experience exactly what you would. We love and fully support projects like this — from women, for women.

🔍 In this episode, Joanna visits Instituto Bernabeu — a place that surprised her from the moment she walked in. Watch the video to see how her day unfolded: exploring the clinic, stepping into the embryology and onsite genetics labs (wow!), and meeting the doctor for her consultation.

https://www.fertilityclinicsabroad.com/ivf-clinic-reviews/instituto-bernabeu-reviews/Join me as I walk through the doors of Instituto Bernabeu to give you a ...

02/09/2025

Thinking about IVF in Spain with your own eggs? Join us for a special LIVE Q&A with Joanna Jewell, Head of Patient Experience at Fertility Clinics Abroad

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👉 We’re LIVE on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 | 7:00 PM| [London Time]/ 8:00 PM | [Brussels Time]!

We’ll cover: the step-by-step process of IVF with your own eggs in Spain, what to expect when choosing a clinic abroad, how to feel confident and informed in your treatment decisions — and much more.

Meet the speaker:
Joanna Jewell, with over a decade of experience in healthcare and fertility, has helped hundreds of patients navigate treatment choices and has evaluated clinics across Europe. She is a member of ESHRE and the European Fertility Society, where she serves on the Cross-Border Reproductive Care Committee.

Her mission: to empower patients with knowledge and ensure the highest standards of care

Don’t miss this opportunity to ask your questions LIVE!

Thinking about IVF in Spain with your own eggs? Join us for a special LIVE Q&A with Joanna Jewell, Head of Patient Experience at Fertility Clinics Abroad.

14/08/2025

👏 Exciting update for fertility patients!

We’re happy to share that Cyprus IVF Hospital has become one of the first fertility clinics to receive the Patient-Centred Care Clinic Certificate from the European Fertility Society (EFS) — a clear sign that your care truly comes first.

This international certification recognises clinics that go above and beyond for their patients. Cyprus IVF Hospital was carefully assessed by a qualified international assessors in key areas that really matter to anyone on a fertility journey:

• Trustful communication
• Patient-centred care environment
• Quality management
• Team qualification
• Patient experience
• Personalised approach
• Emotional support from staff

💜 Because when it comes to fertility care, patients deserve more than just medical excellence — they deserve to feel heard, supported, and truly cared for every step of the way.

Choosing a clinic with the Patient-Centred Care Clinic Certificate means you can feel more confident knowing they’re committed to putting your needs, comfort, and well-being at the heart of what they do.

🏆 Congratulations to the amazing team at Cyprus IVF Hospital for setting an example of what truly patient-focused care should look like!

💜 Because when you’re on this journey, you deserve nothing less.

🔗 Learn more about the clinic:
https://www.eggdonationfriends.com/clinics/cyprus-ivf-hospital/

31/07/2025

👏 Exciting update for fertility patients!

We’re happy to share that Embryoclinic has become one of the first fertility clinics to receive the Patient-Centred Care Clinic Certificate from the The European Fertility Society (EFS) — a clear sign that your care truly comes first.

This international certification recognises clinics that go above and beyond for their patients. Embryoclinic was carefully assessed by a qualified international assessors in key areas that really matter to anyone on a fertility journey:

• Trustful communication
• Patient-centred care environment
• Quality management
• Team qualification
• Patient experience
• Personalised approach
• Emotional support from staff

💙 Because when it comes to fertility care, patients deserve more than just medical excellence — they deserve to feel heard, supported, and truly cared for every step of the way.

Choosing a clinic with the Patient-Centred Care Clinic Certificate means you can feel more confident knowing they’re committed to putting your needs, comfort, and well-being at the heart of what they do.

🏆 Congratulations to the amazing team at Embryoclinic for setting an example of what truly patient-focused care should look like!

💙 Because when you’re on this journey, you deserve nothing less.

🔗 Learn more about the clinic:
https://www.fertilityclinicsabroad.com/clinics/embryoclinic/

31/07/2025

🎥 Thinking about egg freezing abroad? In the latest Meet the Clinic online event by myIVFanswers, Mirna Turcinovic from UNICA Prague breaks down the egg freezing process for international patients — from logistics and costs to the personalised care you can expect.
🌍 Expert insight. Real support. Watch now 👉 https://youtu.be/G8wS7Y-G2UU

Unica Clinic

During this "Meet the Clinic" event, Mirna Turcinovic, Head of Patient Care & Partnerships at UNICA Prague, shared valuable insights into the egg freezing pr...