Just 1–2 days. The endometrial preparation is done at home with oral medications. You fly in for the embryo transfer and can return home the following day. The initial consultation is done by video call.

Yes. Egg donation in Argentina is anonymous and regulated. All donors undergo complete medical screening (bloodwork, gynecological exam, karyotype), genetic panel, and psychological evaluation. Donor profiles include physical characteristics, education level, and blood type.

60–65% per embryo transfer. This rate is independent of the recipient’s age because it depends on the donor’s egg quality. Adding PGT-A to the donor cycle (Plan PGT-A) can further reduce miscarriage risk by selecting chromosomally normal embryos.

Average waiting time for donor assignment is 3–6 weeks — significantly shorter than in the US, Spain, or most of Europe, where waits of 12–24 months are common.

Yes. You can indicate preferences for physical characteristics (skin tone, hair color, eye color, height) and blood type. The team works to find the closest match available. Detailed donor profiles are shared with recipient couples before final selection.

Your current age is always your best age to freeze — eggs do not age once vitrified. Outcomes are optimal before 38, but the procedure is meaningful at any age depending on ovarian reserve. The most important step is getting an ovarian reserve assessment to plan realistically.

Depends on your age and ovarian reserve. Generally, 10–20 mature eggs provide a good chance of achieving at least one pregnancy in the future. Younger patients with good reserve may achieve this in one cycle; others may benefit from two or more cycles (accumulation strategy).

Vitrified eggs can be stored indefinitely without significant deterioration. There is no established time limit for their use. Annual storage fees apply after the first included year.

PGT-A analyzes embryos at the blastocyst stage to identify chromosomal abnormalities before transfer. It is most valuable for women over 37, patients with recurrent miscarriage, repeated implantation failure, or those who want to maximize the chance of success in the first transfer. For younger patients with good prognosis, the benefit is less clear and should be discussed individually.

No. PGT-A improves the probability of success per transfer by selecting euploid embryos (60–65% per transfer). It does not guarantee pregnancy, and it does not necessarily improve cumulative success rates across all embryos from a retrieval. The decision should be made with full information about both the benefits and limitations.

The biopsy is taken from the trophectoderm — the outer cells of the blastocyst that become the placenta, not the embryo itself. Current evidence does not show a difference in pregnancy rates or child development outcomes after trophectoderm biopsy.

A complete semen analysis (count, motility, morphology and sperm DNA fragmentation) is the starting point. Depending on results, additional tests may include hormone levels, or genetic testing. For male partners joining from abroad, sperm can be frozen at home and shipped to Buenos Aires.

Yes. Sperm can be cryopreserved at a local andrology lab in your country and shipped to CEGYR via specialized courier. This allows male partners to contribute without traveling to Buenos Aires.

Yes. Dr. Glujovsky is fully fluent in English and conducts consultations directly with international patients — no interpreter needed. Key administrative and nursing staff also communicate in English.

Yes. The initial consultation is available by video call. Lab work and diagnostic tests can be done at your local clinic before arrival. Medications are typically started at home — we coordinate the protocol and timing so that you arrive ready to begin monitoring.

Citizens of the US, Canada, the EU, UK, Australia, and most Latin American countries do not require a visa for stays up to 90 days. Check with your country’s embassy or consulate for specific requirements.

IVF at CEGYR starts at USD 5,300 — compared to USD 15,000–25,000 per cycle in the US. Egg donation starts at USD 8,900 versus USD 40,000–50,000 in the US. The cost difference is structural (Argentina’s economy), not a reflection of quality or technology.