Egg Freezing Abroad? What Clinica Tambre in Madrid Offers
If you’ve ever opened a UK fertility clinic price list and immediately shut it again, you’re not alone. It’s confusing, often incomplete, and anxiety-inducing if you’re trying to cram some IVF in between all your other real-adult responsibilities. That’s why when I reached out to Clinica Tambre in Madrid. I got a clear, no-pressure email—with actual prices!—I felt like I’d stumbled across a well-kept secret.
I didn’t end up freezing my eggs with them, but I wanted to share what they offer in case you're considering your options (or quietly googling “egg freezing abroad” like I was).
💌First Impressions: Helpful and Zero Pressure
The email reply I got from Natasha at Tambre was genuinely helpful—not a vague “book a call” link or a PDF with 18 footnotes. Just straightforward info on how the process works, how long I’d need to be in Spain, and what it might cost. I didn’t feel rushed or sold to. Just supported.
🧊 What They Offer
Tambre breaks their egg freezing process into two phases:
Step 1: In-Person Consultation – €150
This includes:
A full consultation with a fertility doctor
An ultrasound scan
A transfer test
And (iconic detail alert) a taxi pickup from the airport or hotel
You can fly in just for this part and go home with a personalised treatment plan. Zero commitment until you’re ready. We love that for ourselves.
Step 2: Egg Freezing Cycle
If you go ahead, you can do everything in Madrid—or coordinate stimulation in the UK and simply return for the egg collection. That means you only need to be there 3–5 days if you’re short on time, or about two weeks if you want everything done in one trip.
💶 Let’s Talk Money, Honey
This was the part I appreciated most. No hidden fees, no half-answers. Here’s what I was told:
What’s Included:
Consultation (with scan + taxi) €150
One Egg Freezing Cycle €2,500–€3,000
Medication ~€1,200
Blood Tests €160–€295
Extra scans/tests (if needed) Additional
Estimated Total: around €3,900–€4,400. And that includes medication, which many UK clinics like to pretend is a “small add-on” when it's actually £1k+.
✈️ Is It Worth Flying to Madrid?
For many people—yes. Let’s compare:
Girl, even if you factor in flights and a few nights in Madrid, you could still come out ahead. And if you’re going to take time off work to freeze your eggs, it might as well be somewhere with tapas. Just saying.
🧾 What Tambre Does Well
Transparent pricing – No guessing games or endless email chains to find out what you’ll actually pay.
Support for international patients – They’ve thought about logistics, and it shows.
Quick timelines – You don’t have to wait months to start.
Flexible travel options – Full cycle or just fly in for the retrieval? Your call.
Personalised care – They ask about your situation, not just your cycle day.
They also didn’t try to guilt me into acting quickly or imply I was "running out of time"—which I respect. They left the door open but didn’t hover in the doorway.
📝 TL;DR – Tambre in a Nutshell
💶 €150 consultation includes scan + taxi pickup
❄️ Egg freezing cycle costs ~€2,500–€3,000
💊 Medication is ~€1,200
💉 Tests ~€160–€295
🧳 3–5 day stay in Madrid if you're tight on time
📈 No upsells, no panic language—just facts
Final Thoughts
Egg freezing is a big decision. It involves money, hormones, and a whole lot of questions that don’t have clear answers. What I appreciated about Tambre is that they made the logistics simple, the costs clear, and the process feel doable—without pressure.
If you're open to travelling and want to avoid the UK fertility cost spiral, Clinica Tambre is a serious contender. They're organised, approachable, and cost-conscious in a way that makes this whole experience feel a bit more empowering—and a lot less stressful.
Would I book a consult with them? Absolutely.
And honestly, even if you're not ready to freeze your eggs, their info is worth reading just to understand what this process could look like when it’s done with transparency and care.
