Why some couples are combining a European vacation with their IVF treatments

Some American couples are combining European trips with IVF treatment to reduce costs and bypass limited insurance coverage in the U.S., where fertility care is often expensive. In summer 2024, Emilie and Justin Solomon traveled to Greece while keeping the visits to a Greek clinic hidden from friends and family by disabling phone location tracking. They’re part of a larger shift: the number of Americans choosing clinics in Europe rose more than 37% last year, with Greece and Spain among common destinations. The article notes U.S. pricing trends, including a reported 90% increase in IVF medication costs since 2014, and a U.S. White House projection that TrumpRx discounts could save up to $2,200 per IVF cycle.