Age to have IVF

[steph2870]

i've read a lot that to get funding for ivf on the nhs you have to be between 23 - 39, in certain circumstances would they let you do it if younger?

Also how can you find out how long the waiting list is in your area?

Thanks

 

[Quaver]

I don't know about the age thing, but here's a website for waiting lists:

https://www.hfea.gov.uk/fertility.html

You put your postcode on the right hand pane which says 'Choose a fertility clinic'

 

[rachelle1975]

Also if you are too young for the NHS you could consider egg sharing which would mean that the costs for your IVF at a top clinic would be minimal?

 

[steph2870]

Thankyou

 

[claire23]

The criteria are very strict unfortunately but if you go to your GP, he/she can put a letter forward on your behalf to the regulating body. It will all depends on whether there is a good reason for you to go down the IVF road - again, you need to see guidelines for these criteria.