Who is entitled to ivf

Every day, we provide fertility treatment and advice to both NHS and self-referred patients around the country, who all have one thing in common… they want to be a mum or dad. We are here to help and are always available to you. For more information on the services we provide, please visit our treatments page. Get in touch with your local clinic , to start your fertility journey! Schedule an appointment to start your fertility journey with us. Oct 1, What is IVF?

What is the IVF postcode lottery? The ripple effect…. A package consists of one of the following:. If the treatment cycle is stopped before this stage, we may offer a second attempt as part of the same package.

For PGD a cycle is considered complete if there is an embryo suitable for testing. A package of care covers the IVF cycle and frozen embryo replacements until two live births are achieved, thereafter any further frozen embryos incur privately funded fees. To continue using publicly funded treatment, all eligibility criteria must continue to be met e. Couples receiving publicly funded treatment do not need to pay for any consultations or treatments that are covered by our funding arrangements as mentioned above.

The following table of charges [PDF, 3. Fertility treatment is personalised to each individual and couple, based on diagnosis and best treatment options. At Fertility PLUS, we are mindful of the costs involved in providing fertility treatment, and our fees reflect the importance we place on ensuring our care remains as accessible as possible. If you have any questions, email us on fertplus adhb. Public funding Eligibility Clinical Priority Assessment Criteria CPAC system In order to be eligible for publicly funded fertility treatment, you will be scored against a Clinical Priority Assessment Criteria CPAC system, which takes into account: Your chance of pregnancy without treatment Your chance of pregnancy with treatment Your ovarian reserve Diagnoses affecting fertility such as severe endometriosis How long you have been trying to get pregnant Whether you have children living at home Whether you have had a tubal ligation or vasectomy.

Other criteria You must also meet the below eligibility criteria prior to, and during, the course of treatment : Women must be aged 39 years old or under, men but be aged under 55 years old at referral.

Both partners are non-smokers or ex-smokers for more than three months. Read more about what happens during IVF. The success rate of IVF depends on the age of the woman having treatment, as well as the cause of the infertility if it's known. Younger women are more likely to have a successful pregnancy. IVF isn't usually recommended for women over the age of 42 because the chances of a successful pregnancy are thought to be too low. In , the percentage of IVF treatments that resulted in a live birth was:.

Maintaining a healthy weight and avoiding alcohol, smoking and caffeine during treatment may improve your chances of having a baby with IVF. IVF doesn't always result in pregnancy, and it can be both physically and emotionally demanding. You should be offered counselling to help you through the process. Page last reviewed: 18 October Next review due: 18 October