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IVF
IVF
In IVF (in vitro fertilisation) your eggs are fertilised with your partner’s sperm in a laboratory then placed back in your womb. Doctors may recommend it if you have been trying without success for at least three years or your fallopian tubes are blocked.
This section looks at how IVF works and whether or not you’ll be eligible for treatment on the NHS. It also gives you an idea of your chances of success, plus important information about the risks involved.
As with any fertility treatment, IVF can be a bit of an emotional rollercoaster, so you’ll also find other useful sources of support. You can also share your ups and downs with other couples going through fertility treatment in our Bounty community.
What is IVF?
Find out more about IVF as a treatment for infertility and see whether it might work for you.
Is IVF right for you?
IVF can be the best treatment for many fertility problems and is probably the best-known – but it isn’t always the best choice for you.
IVF success rates
If you are planning to have IVF, you’ll want to know that the clinic you choose has a good success rate for this treatment. Here’s how you can assess how successful a clinic is.
IVF cost
See what you are entitled to in terms of IVF treatment and what it might cost if you go private.
Don't let IVF ruin your relationship
How much fertility treatment affects your relationship with your partner will depend greatly on the kind of people you are and how you approach the treatment.
My personal experience of IVF by Kate Brian, author of Precious Babies
IVF seemed like a miracle 'cure' for our childlessness. But there were lots of stops and starts along the way.
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