“I Thought I’d Run Out of Options”: How One Canadian Woman Found Fertility Hope in Spain After Multiple IVF Failures
From frustration and financial strain in Canada to renewed hope and a baby in her arms—Amy’s journey to Spain’s Vida Fertility Clinic changed everything.
“I Thought I’d Run Out of Options”: How One Canadian Woman Found Fertility Hope in Spain After Multiple IVF Failures
Disclaimer: This article is sponsored by VIDA Fertility Clinic
“I couldn’t face another failed transfer. I wasn’t ready to give up—but I couldn’t afford to keep going either.” Amy, 36, from Ontario, remembers the breaking point clearly. After three unsuccessful IVF cycles in Canada and a PCOS diagnosis that made each round increasingly difficult, she felt emotionally and financially drained. “Every embryo felt like a glimmer of hope... until it didn’t implant. The meds, the waiting, the bills—it felt like I was throwing money at something that was never going to work for me.”
At her clinic back home, donor eggs were being mentioned more and more. But Amy wasn’t ready—not yet. She wanted to try every possible option with her own eggs before taking that step. Unfortunately, in North America, exploring every option often comes with a price tag that’s out of reach. That’s when someone in her office asked, “Have you looked into IVF in Spain?”
A Different Kind of Recommendation
Amy’s coworker had frozen her eggs at a boutique fertility clinic in Madrid: Vida Fertility. “She raved about the doctors, the care—and honestly, the price. She said it felt like they actually cared about her. Like a human, not just a number.” Amy was skeptical. Europe felt far. Complicated. Risky. But when she visited Vida Fertility’s website, something shifted.
It wasn’t flashy—it was warm, informative, and personal. She booked a video consultation with Dr. Elena Santiago, not knowing that just 40 minutes later, she’d already feel a sense of relief. “From the first call, I knew it wasn’t going to be like back home.”
Personalized Care That Made a Difference
Dr. Elena Santiago is a fertility specialist at Vida Fertility Madrid, where she sees dozens of international patients every year—especially from the U.S. and Canada. “We know these patients have already been through so much,” says Dr. Santiago. “What feels natural and standard here—like tailoring protocols, using advanced lab techniques, or simply taking the time to listen, is often treated like a luxury elsewhere. But for us, it’s just how care should be.”
Amy’s case wasn’t simple. PCOS, previous failed embryo transfers, and mounting anxiety added complexity. But at Vida Fertility, she finally felt seen. Heard. Respected. She was offered an adjusted stimulation protocol, endometrial testing, and cutting-edge techniques that hadn’t even been suggested in Canada—all at a cost she could actually manage. “Spain wasn’t my first thought. But now I tell everyone, it should’ve been.”
Travel That Gave Her Back Control
Leaving Canada for fertility treatment felt overwhelming at first. But once Amy arrived in Madrid, she felt something else: empowered. “I stopped feeling stuck. I had options again. I had a plan. And for the first time in a long time... I had hope.” She spent just over two weeks in Madrid for her IVF cycle. The clinic helped with everything—accommodation, paperwork, timing. She never felt alone. “I would have still said all of this even if it hadn’t worked: I wish I’d done it sooner. I lost so much time and money back home. Now I know better.”
The Outcome
Amy’s embryo implanted on the first try at Vida Fertility. Nine months later, she gave birth to a healthy baby girl. “She’s my miracle—with a European passport,” she laughs. And yet, Amy insists she’d still be sharing this story even if the outcome had been different. “I finally felt like I was doing everything I could. That mattered. Even if I’d needed donor eggs down the road, I would’ve stayed with Vida. I trusted them completely.”
Final Thoughts from Dr. Santiago
“What makes us different is that we see our patients, not just their ovaries or hormone levels,” says Dr. Santiago. “When someone travels for IVF, we understand it’s not just a medical choice, it’s emotional, personal, and often a last hope. That’s why we support the whole person. Not just the cycle.”
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