Mexico Surrogacy Guide: Safe Cross-Border Transport of Embryos and Eggs

For intended parents planning IVF or surrogacy, the cross-border transportation of reproductive materials (embryos, frozen eggs, sperm) is a crucial step that requires professional guidance. Building a legal and efficient international transport system is fundamental to ensuring a smooth IVF journey.

 Why Choose to Transport Reproductive Materials to Mexico?

Many families inquire about the feasibility and benefits of transporting embryos or frozen eggs to Mexico, primarily for the following reasons:

1.  Process Feasibility and Legal Compliance

    Mexico's legal environment is relatively open, permitting the free entry and exit of reproductive materials. For example, embryos, sperm, and eggs from the US can be freely transported to Mexico. The entire process, provided all documentation is complete, typically takes about two months to finalize.

    It must be clear that the premise for transportation is legal compliance. Currently, Chinese law prohibits the export of reproductive materials, so we are unable to handle embryos frozen within mainland China. However, we can accommodate embryos or frozen eggs originating from Hong Kong, Japan, and other countries and regions through our comprehensive international transport system.

2.  Optimization of Treatment Costs

    Transporting existing high-quality embryos or frozen eggs to Mexico can significantly save costs associated with repeating egg donation, retrieval, IVF cycles, and PGT testing in Mexico. While ensuring embryo quality, the family only needs to cover the subsequent transfer, management, and transport costs, which is an important consideration for families seeking a cost-effective solution.

 Ensuring the Safety and Viability of International Transport

Ensuring the viability and safety of embryos or frozen eggs during cross-border transport is paramount.

1.  Professional Transport System and Timeliness

    The international transport system demands a high level of professionalism. This includes not only compliant document preparation but also the use of specialized transport equipment. Embryo transport requires the use of dedicated dry shippers, which maintain a liquid nitrogen environment at $-190^{\circ}\text{C}$. This condition is identical to long-term storage in the lab, ensuring the viability of the embryos and frozen eggs.

2.  Document Preparation and Process Coordination

    The key to successful transport lies in complete documentation and precise process coordination. This includes the donor's legal documents, detailed sample information, and the recipient's authorization documents. Professional agencies will assist families with all complex paperwork, ensuring every step complies with legal requirements between countries or regions, thus preventing unnecessary delays.

Choosing an IVF center with a well-established international transport system is crucial for ensuring the safe arrival of your valuable samples. POWER FERTILITY CENTER understands your aspirations and concerns regarding parenthood.

Power Fertility Clinic is a fully licensed fertility clinic in Mexico that adheres to US FDA standards and is directly operated by a US assisted reproductive services agency. Located in the bustling center of Mexico City, just 500 meters from the US Embassy, the clinic is equipped with advanced labs and a professional team, offering one-stop clinical reproductive medical services. Power IVF covers programs including egg donation, sperm donation, third-party gestation services, as well as egg freezing, IVF, and embryo screening (PGT-A). In Mexico, IVF, gender selection, and third-party gestation are legally open to all families—including single, married, and LGBTQ individuals. Furthermore, regulations support the import of cryopreserved tissues (sperm, eggs, embryos), and Power IVF has obtained the necessary licenses to receive overseas frozen tissues, providing clients with efficient and professional fertility solutions.