Instituto Bernabeu’s Approach to Egg Freezing
When I first started exploring the idea of freezing my eggs, I wasn’t just looking for lab stats and glossy websites. I was looking for honesty. For warmth. For someone to treat my decision like what it was: a significant, complex, and emotional choice.
So when I reached out to Instituto Bernabeu, a well-known fertility clinic based in Spain, I was bracing for something formal and impersonal. What I got instead was a thoughtful, well-structured email from a team member. No pushy tone. No sales tactics. Just clear, respectful information that made space for me to explore my options on my terms.
✨ First Contact: Calm, Clear, and Personal
The response came from Régis, part of Instituto Bernabeu’s Individualised Guidance Unit—already a stand-out detail.
Rather than a faceless customer service team, this department is dedicated to helping prospective patients understand their options. Régis was warm, professional, and attentive. He thanked me for my interest, reassured me I could ask any questions, and made it clear he was there to help, not to sell.
He also offered to coordinate a first medical consultation—available in person or over Zoom—for €140. Importantly, that fee is deducted from the total cost of treatment if I choose to go ahead.
The clarity around this early-stage cost felt like a green flag.
🔬 The Process of Egg Freezing, Explained Simply
The email broke down egg vitrification in a way that was educational and empowering. Instituto Bernabeu uses this method exclusively.
Their process mirrors the first half of IVF:
Ovarian stimulation using hormone injections
Egg retrieval under mild sedation
Assessment and vitrification of mature eggs
Long-term storage, where eggs retain their reproductive potential
No frills, no fluff—just the facts in plain language.
Their website echoed everything Régis said, down to the step-by-step overview and the clarity of language. The consistency between personal communication and online presence gave me confidence.
⏳ Timing & Age: Honest but Gentle
Another reason I appreciated their tone? They told the truth about age—without turning it into a scare tactic, and without feeling like they were misleading me.
They make clear that the ideal age to freeze your eggs is between 30 and 35. If you freeze 12 to 15 eggs in that age range, they claim you can expect a 70–80% chance of achieving a pregnancy with them later.
If you’re over 36, they don’t shut the door, but do recommend a personalised approach based on your ovarian reserve and hormone levels. Frankly, that’s how it should be.
💸 Cost Transparency
Money is a touchy subject in fertility spaces—but Instituto Bernabeu handled it with refreshing clarity.
They emphasised their closed and transparent pricing policy. That means no last-minute surprises, hidden lab fees, or invoice add-ons you weren’t expecting. (A stark contrast to London clinics…)
While the exact cost of a full egg freezing cycle wasn’t included in the first email, they made it clear that full pricing is shared at your first consult—and it won’t shift halfway through.
🧠 Research, Innovation & Emotional Intelligence
Beyond the process itself, Régis included a short summary of why patients choose Instituto Bernabeu—and it had less to do with glossy promises and more to do with substance:
35+ years of experience in fertility care
A true patient-first philosophy
Ongoing scientific research in areas like ovarian reserve and implantation
It wasn’t performative. It felt like their clinic culture is rooted in treating patients as whole people—not statistics.
When I browsed their site, I found a hub of medical knowledge. They’re actively involved in fertility research and frequently publish studies, especially in complex areas like egg quality, poor response, and endometrial health.
For me, this signaled a clinic that is constantly evolving—not just following trends, but helping shape the science. They are research-driven, which I wholly appreciated.
🧭 Final Thoughts: Would I Trust Instituto Bernabeu?
Short answer? Yes.
From the first email to everything I read on their site, Instituto Bernabeu showed up with integrity. They communicated clearly. They respected my autonomy. They made me feel informed without being overwhelmed.
Most importantly, they didn’t treat fertility like a one-size-fits-all process. They are equipped to handle varied and complex cases due to their volume of research in the field of fertility.
If you want to freeze your eggs and are looking for a clinic that values clarity, science, and compassion, I’d say Instituto Bernabeu is absolutely worth a closer look.
✅ TL;DR – Key Takeaways
🌱 Warm, human-first communication from the start
📍 Consultations available in-person or via Zoom (€140, refundable if you continue)
❄️ Modern egg vitrification with indefinite storage
🕰️ Ideal freezing age: 30–35 for best outcomes
💸 Transparent, no-surprise pricing
🔬 Ongoing research + multilingual, global patient support
❤️ A clinic that treats you like a person, not a protocol
Would I book a consultation? Absolutely. And if you're feeling uncertain about where to start, this is a safe, science-led place to begin.
Have you frozen your eggs or are you exploring the idea? I’d love to hear your story. Join the conversation over on Instagram at @klia_london 🌸
