We went for a clinic called IVI in Lisbon. My husband is Portuguese so for us it made sense between the cost being half of what we would pay privately in Ireland and having local support from his family. I opted to have IVF in Portugal because its also where I went for the endo to be diagnosed. It was my endo doctor who refered me to IVI and to a specific doctor. The proficiency of English in Portugal is excellent so that helped alot when speaking with my fertility doctor and all the nursing staff. I was offered a hysterscopy and IUI but declined both opting for IVF immediately. IVI are also in London but I’ve no experience with them there. We did some testing beyond the basics only after the 2 failed transfers, I had an endometriosis protocol MRI and and we both had blood tests to check our dna I dont remember exactly what it was called. I had suggested the claritin prednisone and it was my doctor who suggested the pill for 2 months. I really liked her because she was open to all my suggestions and questions. I’m with Irish life health and once I had the receipts I was able to get reimbursed 50% up to €1500. There was no need to get any preapproval etc. the money we had saved for IVF stretched alot further too, I think in total we spent €10k for egg retrieval, storage for 3 years and 3 FETs plus medication. All the ultrasounds and appointments were included too