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Fertility Glossary

NHS-funded IVF

IVF paid for by the NHS for people who meet local criteria.

NHS & fertility access

NICE recommends up to three full IVF cycles for eligible women under 40, and one cycle for some aged 40 to 42, but in England local ICBs decide what is funded and many offer fewer cycles. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland set their own criteria.

Also known as: NHS IVF, funded IVF

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Last reviewed: 23 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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