Ginefiv Fertility Center, Madrid, Spain
Ginefiv Madrid: IVF and Egg Donation in Spain
Ginefiv is a network of assisted reproduction clinics founded in Madrid. The clinic claims over 35 years of experience and associates its name with several firsts in Spain, including the first birth from a frozen embryo in Madrid in 1988.
Ginefiv has four centres in the Madrid region (Madrid Centro, Madrid Norte, San Sebastián de los Reyes and Getafe) and one in Barcelona. The Madrid Norte centre is located at Calle José Silva 18.
The clinic welcomes international patients, including British patients, for IVF, egg donation and other assisted reproduction techniques permitted in Spain.
🏥 Overview
Ginefiv is a Spanish network of assisted reproduction clinics founded in Madrid, claiming over 35 years of experience. It has four centres in Madrid and one in Barcelona, and offers IVF, ICSI, egg donation, artificial insemination and genetic testing.[1]
Ginefiv and Ginemed have merged; according to Ginefiv, the teams, treatments and patient follow-up remain the same.[2]
Ginefiv launched its egg donation programme in 1991.[3] The clinic cites several firsts: first baby born from a frozen embryo in Madrid in 1988, first birth after ICSI in 1996 and first birth after IMSI in 2007.[2]
The clinic holds an ISO 9001:2015 certification.[8] In October 2023, it opened the Madrid Centro centre, Calle Zurbano 51, equipped with time-lapse incubators and a glass-walled laboratory visible from the patient area.[5]
Its international patient service includes translators and interpreters who assist patients in their own language, including English.[7]
💼 Areas of Expertise
Ginefiv offers the main assisted reproduction techniques:
- In vitro fertilisation (IVF): conventional IVF, ICSI, IMSI (Super ICSI) and mini-IVF, with embryo culture in time-lapse incubators.[5]
- Egg donation: programme launched in 1991. Donor selection considers physical resemblance, blood group and genetic analysis. Ginefiv states there is no waiting list to start.[3]
- Artificial insemination: IUI with partner’s sperm and donor insemination.
- Other techniques: preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), MACS, egg and sperm vitrification, embryo adoption, ROPA method for female couples.[6]
💶 Procedure Prices
Ginefiv does not publish its prices and provides a quote after the first free consultation. The ranges below are indicative; only the quote is binding.[6]
| Procedure | Ginefiv price (indicative) | In the UK |
|---|---|---|
| Standard IVF | £3,900 – £4,800 | £4,000 – £5,500 |
| IVF with ICSI | £4,300 – £5,200 | £4,500 – £6,000 |
| Egg donation | £5,600 – £7,400 | £6,000 – £9,000 |
| Artificial insemination | £700 – £1,000 | £800 – £1,500 |
| Double donation | £6,100 – £7,800 | £7,000 – £10,000 |
🧑⚕️ Team
Dr Joaquín Llácer is the medical director of Ginefiv. In Madrid, Dr Victoria González-Villafáñez leads the centre and Dr Laura Blasco is deputy director.[4]
The Madrid team includes gynaecologists Dr Mónica Alarcón, Dr Loreto López and Dr Guillermo Chueca, urologist Dr Carlos Balmori, embryologists Dr M. Carmen Cañadas and Dr Julio Gijón, genetic counsellor Dr Paula Peiró and anaesthetist Dr Luis Hernández Ferrero. Two psychologists complete the team.[4]
🎥 Presentation Video
📸 Clinic Photos
Some images of Ginefiv clinic in Madrid:
🧭 Treatment Journey
The journey starts with a free initial consultation with a specialist.[6] After reviewing your medical records, the doctor establishes the protocol and quote.
Stimulation: ultrasound scans and hormone tests can be partly done near your home; remote monitoring arrangements are agreed with the clinic. Stay in Madrid: it covers egg retrieval, laboratory fertilisation and embryo transfer.
After transfer: a pregnancy test is performed about 14 days later. Send the clinic report to your gynaecologist in the UK for follow-up.
✈️ Practical Info
Airport: Madrid-Barajas, with direct flights from several UK cities.
Languages: Ginefiv’s website is available in Spanish, Catalan, English, French, German and Italian. The international patient service has translators and interpreters.[7]
Financing: Ginefiv offers interest-free payment over 12 months or instalments up to 60 months.[6]
🏨 Hotels in Madrid and Surroundings
- Sercotel AB Rivas (Rivas-Vaciamadrid)
- Ibis Madrid Alcorcón
- Holiday Inn Express Madrid Leganés
📅 Timelines & Duration
Appointment lead time: Ginefiv states there is no waiting list for the first consultation or to start an egg donation.[3]
Length of stay: depends on the protocol; the clinic specifies it with the treatment calendar. Procedure durations: egg retrieval is performed under sedation and usually takes less than 30 minutes; embryo transfer is done without anaesthesia.
Outcome: pregnancy test about 14 days after transfer, then first ultrasound a few weeks later.
📊 Key Facts
| Indicator | Data |
|---|---|
| Claimed experience | Over 35 years |
| Egg donation programme | Since 1991 |
| Centres | 4 in Madrid, 1 in Barcelona |
| Group | Merged with Ginemed (Ginemed-Ginefiv brand) |
| Certification | ISO 9001:2015 |
| Cumulative pregnancy announced in egg donation (Premium programme) | Over 80% (Ginefiv data) |
❓ FAQ
What are the success rates of Ginefiv Madrid?
Ginefiv publishes its results on its website. For egg donation, the clinic reports over 80% cumulative pregnancy with its Premium programme. Ask for figures relevant to your age and situation during the initial consultation.
How much does IVF cost at Ginefiv Madrid?
Ginefiv does not publish its prices. As an indication, expect £3,900 to £4,800 for IVF, £4,300 to £5,200 for IVF with ICSI and £5,600 to £7,400 for egg donation. Only the quote provided after the initial consultation is binding.
Is there a waiting list for egg donation?
No. Ginefiv states there is no waiting list to start an egg donation.
What guarantees does Ginefiv Madrid offer?
For egg donation, Ginefiv offers a Premium programme, with an average of 3 blastocysts, and a formula guaranteeing at least one blastocyst-stage embryo on transfer day. The Ginefiv Maternity programme provides a live birth or refund. Conditions are in the quote.
How long does a stay in Madrid take?
For IVF, the stay covers egg retrieval and transfer. For egg donation, presence in Madrid is mainly required for the transfer. The clinic provides the schedule with the protocol.
What follow-up is provided after treatment?
A pregnancy test is performed about 14 days after transfer. Pregnancy monitoring then continues in the UK, with your gynaecologist or midwife.
Does Ginefiv accept single women?
Yes. Spanish law allows assisted reproduction for single women and female couples, and Ginefiv offers the ROPA method for the latter.
📍 Location
Addresses: Ginefiv Madrid Norte, Calle José Silva 18, Madrid; Ginefiv Madrid Centro, Calle Zurbano 51 (corner with Paseo del General Martínez Campos), Madrid.[1][5]
Access: from Madrid-Barajas airport, allow 20 to 30 minutes by taxi depending on traffic.
🔗 Useful Links
🔎 Other Interesting Articles
🔗 IVF in Spain: Prices in Barcelona & Complete Guide
🔗 IVF in Spain with Egg Donation
🔗 IVF with PGD and sex selection in Spain
🔗 Price of Double Donation IVF in Spain
🏁 Conclusion
Ginefiv is a network of assisted reproduction clinics present in Madrid for over 35 years and merged with Ginemed. It offers IVF, ICSI, egg donation, insemination and genetic testing, with an international patient service that speaks English.
Its prices are not published: request a detailed quote after the free initial consultation and check what it includes (medication, vitrification, genetic tests).
Ginefiv Clinic Reviews
