IVF Spain is specialised in assisted reproduction and IVF. Founded in 2009, this certified clinic is located in Alicante, Spain. See patient reviews, before and after photos, and ask for prices for surgery abroad. Fill in the form for a free pre-diagnosis. Fast response.
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IVF-Life, Alicante, Spain
🏥 About IVF-Life Alicante (formerly IVF Spain)
IVF-Life Alicante, formerly IVF Spain, is a private assisted reproduction clinic on Avenida de Ansaldo in Alicante. It offers IVF, ICSI, egg donation, preimplantation genetic testing and fertility preservation, particularly for patients who have experienced failed cycles elsewhere.
The IVF-Life group has three clinics in Spain: Alicante, Madrid and San Sebastián[1]. According to the clinic, its patients arrive on average after 4.5 failed cycles at other centres[1]. The legal entity of the Alicante centre still carries the name IVF Spain Alicante.
The clinic is about a 20-minute drive from Alicante-Elche Airport[3]. It welcomes Spanish and international patients, and its website is available in English.
IVF-Life Alicante offers the following treatments[1]:
In vitro fertilisation (IVF/ICSI): protocols tailored to each patient
Egg donation: anonymous donors, selected according to Spanish law
Complex cases: repeated implantation failure, recurrent miscarriage, endometriosis, male infertility
Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT): embryo analysis before transfer
Fertility preservation: egg vitrification
Artificial insemination
Embryo adoption and ROPA method: embryo adoption is for couples and single women, ROPA is for female couples
💶 Procedure prices
Procedure
Price at IVF-Life (indicative)
In the UK
Classic IVF/ICSI
£3,450 to £4,300
£5,000 to £8,000
IVF with egg donation
£5,150 to £7,400
£7,000 to £12,000
IVF/ICSI with PGT
£6,550 to £7,850
£10,000 to £15,000
Embryo donation
£2,850 to £3,950
£3,500 to £6,000
Artificial insemination (AI)
£700 to £1,050
£1,000 to £2,000
Egg freezing
£2,550 to £3,050
£3,500 to £5,000
Frozen embryo transfer
£1,050 to £1,600
£1,500 to £2,500
Indicative prices – only the clinic’s quote is binding. Medication is not included.
🧑⚕️ Medical team
Dr Jon Aizpurua founded IVF Spain, now IVF-Life, and is its CEO. He is involved in the Human Fertility Chair at the University of Alicante, which links the clinic and the university’s biotechnology department[4].
Doctors at the Alicante centre listed on the official website[3]:
Dr Latifa Aboulmajd: medical director, gynaecologist
Dr Paloma Baviera: gynaecologist
Dr Vaia Siapka: gynaecologist
Dr Oliver Pack: specialist in assisted reproduction
Dr Isabel Herrera: specialist in assisted reproduction
Dr Nina Reshota: specialist in assisted reproduction
The clinic’s official website lists the following services for international patients[5]:
A personal assistant for each patient
A taxi service for transfers
Agreements with nearby hotels
A 24/7 medical emergency line
Follow-up after a positive pregnancy test
📅 Timelines and length of stay
Length of an IVF cycle: several weeks from the start of stimulation to the pregnancy test
Stay in Alicante: a few days around egg collection and/or transfer, depending on treatment
Egg collection: short procedure under sedation
Embryo transfer: quick procedure taking a few minutes, no anaesthesia
Pregnancy test: about 10 days after transfer
📊 Key facts
Indicator
IVF-Life Alicante
Current name
IVF-Life (entity IVF Spain Alicante S.L.U.)
Address
Avenida de Ansaldo, 13, 03540 Alicante
Other centres in the group
Madrid, San Sebastián
Facilities
3 laboratories, 2 transfer and minor surgery rooms
Certifications
ISO 9001, UNE 179007
Doctors listed in Alicante
8
Babies born (clinic figure)
More than 10,000[2]
Cumulative pregnancy rate after 3 transfers (clinic figure)
9 out of 10 patients[2]
❓ Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What is the age limit for IVF treatment at IVF-Life?
Spanish law does not set a maximum age. Spanish clinics generally stop around 50 for egg donation. For IVF with your own eggs, the doctor decides case by case based on ovarian reserve and health. The clinic confirms its limit at the first consultation.
How long do I need to stay in Alicante for treatment?
It depends on the treatment. For IVF with your own eggs, plan a stay of a few days around egg collection and transfer. For egg donation, a short trip for the transfer is usually enough. Stimulation and monitoring are done remotely.
Are egg donors anonymous in Spain?
Yes, Spanish law requires donor anonymity. The clinic selects the donor according to the recipient’s physical characteristics and blood group. You only receive general information, with no identifying data.
What are IVF-Life’s success rates?
The clinic reports that 9 out of 10 patients achieve pregnancy, as a cumulative rate after 3 transfers including complex cases. It also publishes age-specific rates, for example 86% for IVF over 40. These figures come from the clinic; ask for results relevant to your profile.
Can I get my medication in the UK?
Yes, in most cases: a prescription issued in another country can be dispensed by a UK pharmacy if it meets legal requirements. Check with your pharmacist and the clinic about the brand names of prescribed medicines.
How does follow-up work after embryo transfer?
After the transfer, you can resume normal activities. The pregnancy test is done about ten days later in your home country. The clinic’s personal assistant provides follow-up, including after a positive result.
Does IVF-Life offer refund guarantees?
Yes, through a partnership with Access Fertility. These programmes cover IVF and egg donation, with up to a 100% refund if there is no pregnancy. Access conditions (age, medical assessment) are set case by case.
📍 Location and access
Address: Avenida de Ansaldo, 13, 03540 Alicante, Spain[1]
Access: the clinic is northeast of Alicante city centre, near the coast, about 20 minutes by car from the airport[3]. A taxi is the easiest way from the airport or city centre.
IVF-Life Alicante, formerly IVF Spain, is an assisted reproduction clinic in Alicante that welcomes many international patients after failed cycles. It offers IVF, ICSI, egg donation and genetic testing, with a team of eight doctors listed on its website.
For UK patients, egg donation and complex cases are the main reasons to consider treatment in Spain. Compare the clinic’s quote with UK private costs, which vary depending on the clinic and region.
I had amazing experience in IVF Life Alicante. Very good follow up and successful treatment despite not easy starting.First, the Docteur Herrera who was in charge of me, was the most human and kind Doctor I ever had. Always taking the time to answer all your questions, explaining you everything clearly and reassuring you anytime you need.The nurses are all very nice, lot of them speak spanish and english.Reception team always on top of everything and very friendly.The clinic is very pleasant, doesn't look like a clinic as decoration very nice, they put lot of separate waiting rooms wich give some privaty and relax...I recommand this clinic 100%.
I ve been in fertility treatment first in Switzerland for almost 4 years and I only had disappointments, as it never worked out.We then went 2017 to IVF Life in Alicante and one year later I was happily pregnant with our first baby. The treatment and the support were great, friendly and very professional.We came again in 2022 and one year later I was pregnant again with our second baby.We came back in 2024 and now I am pregnant with our third baby.IVF Life fulfilled our dreams to have a family of our own with the newest medications, treatments and advice. They are at the state of science and technology, are very knowledgeable, flexible, supportive and professional. I can t praise them enough.I would definitely recommend IVF Life Alicante to anyone, who dreams of having a family.
I cannot thank Dr Oliver Pack and the IVF team enough for everything. My care was gold standard and after my experience in the UK, it actually felt like IVF Spain were all set on first attempt success and they did it. The support I have received from my team has been top class and they really do care about the outcome and not the money. I still have a bit of time to go but I wish I had come here first . Highly recommend this service, don’t go anywhere else if you want results and a service who actually care. Thanks so much 🥰
In April 2023 our boy was born. He is the most wonderful and beautiful boy in the world. We are so grateful and proud of having him with the help of Ivf Spain Alicante. Dr. Herrera and her team are so professional. We followed and trusted their advice from day one. Compare to Norway they are more experienced in Spain. In Spain we got pregnant on first attempt. They helped us with many things and made it easy traveling from Norway to Alicante. We will always go back for a holiday here, and to meet the nice and good people working there. We are so grateful to be able to feel this love for our son and to have the honor of raising him and being his parents. How can we ever thank them enough for this love.
I cant praise this clinic enough. Dr Herrera and her team are exceptional. From our first meeting right through to the birth of our beautiful daughter. Any queries or questions we had were always quickly dealt with by Melissa who was always available to us and more than happy to assist. Thank you so much for making our family complete.
After several years of undergoing expensive treatments in Switzerland that left us frustrated and disheartened, we were fortunate enough to receive a recommendation from a friend about the IVF Clinic in Alicante. To avoid another disappointment and unnecessary expenses, we decided to thoroughly research the clinic. Along with our friend's testimony, we read numerous reviews, all of which were overwhelmingly positive. Notably, the clinic is ranked number one in its field.With renewed hope, we decided to make an appointment in Alicante. From the very beginning, we were deeply impressed by the clinic's professionalism, the care and compassion of the doctors and biologists, and the personalized attention we received. Everything about fertility was explained to us clearly and in detail, including our specific chances after all the necessary tests were completed.Thus began our emotional journey, supported by exceptional care from both a medical and psychological standpoint. The treatment was not only highly personalized but also infused with humanity, kindness, and understanding. The staff truly made us feel special and valued throughout the process.After more than five years of tears and frustrations, our dream of becoming parents finally came true at IVF Alicante. In 2020 We were blessed with a beautiful, intelligent, and incredibly healthy child, who has brought immeasurable joy and fulfillment to our lives. Now, we are thrilled to be expecting our second baby—I’m currently five months pregnant, experiencing a smooth pregnancy with the same personalized care and attention from IVF Alicante that we’ve come to rely on. For this, we will be eternally grateful.Our heartfelt thanks go to Dr. Isabel Herrera for her unmatched professionalism, perfectionism, and unwavering support. She has been available at every moment to address our fears, concerns, and questions, providing the perfect advice during difficult times. We affectionately call her "angel hands," because every baby she implants is a baby that stays.To Mari Cruz and Paz, thank you for your constant, precise follow-ups, medication reminders, and your genuine excitement and joy when I became pregnant. Your dedication and warmth made such a difference.To Tania, Luis, and Claudia, your cheerful, kind, and always helpful nature added so much positivity to our experience.To all the doctors and nurses in the operating room, thank you for treating us with such sensitivity and professionalism. And to the biologists, our sincerest thanks for expertly handling and maintaining our embryos in optimal conditions.We wholeheartedly recommend IVF Alicante to anyone embarking on the challenging but beautiful journey of parenthood, no matter what obstacles may arise. Here, we share a picture of our happiness:Carmen, Mixtli, Mixtzin + baby on the way.
We were well cared for with IVF-Life in Alicante. The staff and doctors were all really nice. They did more tests than had been done previously at the clinic I went to in Iceland. I also got medicine that I had been told in Iceland that would not be necessary. After being treated by them I am now 23 weeks pregnant on my first try with them.
I have done an extensive research of the clinics around Europe, and I concluded that this is the one of the best clinics. Our journey lasted about a year, with multiple visits and many studies. We have always been treated well, with patience, with attention. We always felt that IVF team is taking care of us, our process, and that they are doing their best with their expertise to achieve the result. Patient care and support is excelente., at any time. They are always available and always willing to support.And, nothing more to add, but that I highly highly recommend this clinic.Big thank you to Iuliia and Dr Rogel.
Words can not describe how grateful we are to IVF Spain Alicante for making our dream come true. A massive thank you to Dr Izguierdo and his team for the truly professional and high level service provided. Compared to so many other fertility clinics, it's amazing how advanced IVF Spain is. Thank you Melissa for the most amazing and kind client service. And of course, thank you to everyone at the clinic who contributed to the success of making our dream come true and for always making us feel so comfortable throughout our journey. Our beautiful baby daughter was born 3 weeks ago, and she is our everything. We could not be happier.We would 100% recommend IVF Spain to anyone needing fertility support. We were made at ease from the moment we contacted the clinic for the first time. The clinic's pricing is also very clear and straightforward which made the journey even less stressful.Thank you IVF Spain and we look forward to visiting you in the next couple of years to say hello.
Pregnant with our second miracle baby! We were told at our own hospital that we would probably never conceive with my own eggs. However, at IVF Spain the approach was very different. A personalized treatment, a lot of testing and tweaking the treatment plan until we found the right approach for us.Dr. Pack and the rest of the team are very professional but also very approachable. And the results speak for themselves. Thank you once again!Would definitely recommend!
This clinic was brilliant and am now 26 weeks pregnant with a little girl. I had a previous bad experience in Prague with one failed attempt where I waited 2 weeks after it didn’t work for any communication of what went wrong and they’re only answer was ‘just try again’. I did not want to try Ireland where I live because it is expensive and does not have the advancements Spain has.As soon as I met the team at IVF Spain Alicante I was really impressed with them. Carmen responded to my enquiry straight away and I was only in Alicante for 2 days on the way to menorca and she accomadated me. I felt that they cared and were really on the ball and I really felt Dr Herrerer would do her absolute best for us and that she did. She is what I would ask for from an IVF doctor honest, and compassionate. Sarah was very intelligent and quick as our Nurse. Claudia and Hector always a pleasant welcome when arriving at the clean and attractive clinic.The whole procedure took a little more time than other clinics with a biopsy and IM-Map before implanting the embryo but the method is really smart because it protects you from the emotional upset from loss of embryos unnecessarily. They make sure conditions are perfect for implantation and do they’re absolute best to make it work. It was found my immunity was not supporting implantation and the timing of receptivity was different so I’m glad I tested. We did a round of IVF and then another for embryo banking and we were left with 3 genetically tested good quality frozen embryos. With the first implantation success!Me and my husband always enjoyed our trips to Alicante tho it sounds surprising because IVF can be very hard, but we enjoyed the sun and the food and the people this made an overall difference to my well being during treatment. It was always a pleasure to see the staff at the clinic and responses we’re always quick which made a huge difference to my emotional wellbeing. I would actually say it did not find the process difficult once I switched to this clinic. Me and my husband also asked if we could not receive emails after retrieval until the embryo’s had reached blastocyst to avoid the rollercoaster while the embryo’s cultivated. The clinic supported our decision. They were also very supportive of genetic testing which I did not find in other countries.I recommend this clinic so much and will think of them positively and will return for our 2 frozen embryos! I have great fondness for all the staff because they made life better when feeling the difficulties from other clinics. Even if it had not worked I saw a nurse hugging a patient who was upset supporting her, that compassion means a lot
We are incredible thankful for being pregnant with our second child. We trust that IVF-Spain has the expertise to make you parents - even the most difficult cases and the staff is also very friendly. We definitely recommend this clinic to support you with your journey. Good luck & believe 🙂
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