Concierge fertility · UK HFEA-licensed
IVF in the UK, at HFEA-licensed clinics, consultant-led.
In vitro fertilisation (also written “in vitro fertilization”) from consultation to embryo transfer — with the right protocol, the right lab, and honest odds. NHS eligibility checked before you spend a penny privately.
Why patients choose us
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HFEA-licensed UK clinics only
Every partner clinic is regulated by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority. No overseas short-cuts, no unlicensed labs.
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A consultant fertility team, not a call centre
You are looked after by a named consultant in reproductive medicine, an embryologist and a fertility nurse — not passed between strangers.
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Independent, and free
We are paid by no clinic, so the recommendation — IVF, ICSI, IUI, or a wait-and-see — is impartial and costs you nothing.
Indicative pricing
What a private IVF cycle costs in the UK.
Indicative ranges across our HFEA-licensed partner clinics. Send the details and we quote firm figures across two or three options — and check NHS eligibility first.
In short
A standard private IVF cycle in the UK: £4,000–£8,000, plus meds £800–£2,000.
| Cycle / add-on | Indicative range | Typical duration | Setting |
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| Standard IVF cycle (stimulation, egg collection, fresh transfer) | £4,000–£8,000 | 4–6 weeks | HFEA-licensed clinic |
| ICSI add-on (per cycle) | £1,000–£1,500 | Same cycle | Embryology lab |
| Freeze-all (elective, in place of fresh transfer) | £300–£800 | Same cycle | Cryo-storage |
| Frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycle | £1,000–£3,000 | 4–6 weeks | HRT or natural |
| PGT-A (aneuploidy screening) | £3,000–£5,000 | 2–4 weeks results | Add-on |
| Fertility medications (per cycle) | £800–£2,000 | — | Prescription |
| Multi-cycle package (up to 3 cycles, some money-back) | £15,000–£25,000 | Up to 18 months | Access Fertility / clinic scheme |
| Consultation only | £200–£400 | 45 min | Same visit |
Prices vary by clinic, by consultant, by the protocol chosen, and by add-ons (ICSI, PGT, embryo glue, EmbryoScope). We come back with a firm quote within one working day — and we always check whether NHS-funded cycles are still an option for you first.
The problem
The right protocol, the right lab, and honest odds.
IVF is quietly one of the most oversold procedures in private healthcare — bolt-on add-ons, headline success rates that hide the denominator, and pressure to book before you have finished the sentence. We fix all three before you commit.
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NHS-funded first, if possible
We check your ICB’s commissioning policy before quoting private prices. If you qualify for a funded cycle, we say so.
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Add-ons only when they earn their place
PGT-A, embryo glue, endometrial scratch, ERA — we only recommend what the evidence supports for your specific case.
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Success rates you can trust
HFEA per-embryo and cumulative live-birth data, age-banded and clinic-specific — not marketing headlines.
The journey
From enquiry to pregnancy test — what happens, in order.
One consultant and one embryology team from consultation through to your beta-hCG result.
Phase 1 · Before your cycle
Consultation, workup, stimulation
Phase 2 · Collection and transfer
In the clinic and lab
Phase 3 · After
Luteal support and result
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Before
You tell us where you are
A short, confidential form. How long you have been trying, any previous investigations, whether NHS-funded cycles are on the table.
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Before
Consultation and investigations
Couples workup: pelvic ultrasound, AMH, day-3 hormones and tubal test (HSG or HyCoSy) for the woman; semen analysis for the man.
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Before
Ovarian stimulation
8–14 days of daily gonadotrophin injections (Gonal-F, Menopur, Puregon) with scans and blood tests to tailor the dose. Trigger with hCG or a GnRH agonist once follicles are ready.
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In the clinic
Egg collection
Transvaginal ultrasound-guided oocyte retrieval under sedation or light GA. About 20–30 minutes, day-case.
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In the clinic
Fertilisation in the lab
IVF (sperm mixed with the eggs) or ICSI (a single sperm injected into each egg — for severe male-factor or previous failed fertilisation).
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In the clinic
Embryo culture and transfer
Embryos grown for 2–6 days to cleavage or blastocyst stage. Fresh transfer of one embryo (eSET) — or a freeze-all if OHSS risk or PGT is planned.
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After
Luteal support and pregnancy test
Progesterone for 2–8+ weeks, then a beta-hCG blood or urine test 10–14 days after transfer. We stay in touch either way.
Typical end-to-end: 4–6 weeks from stimulation to pregnancy test. Cumulative live-birth per initiated cycle under 35: around 40–50% across all attempts.
When it helps
When IVF is the right step.
The situations we see most, plus the one red flag that means an emergency rather than a phone call to the clinic.
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Unexplained infertility
Trying for over two years with no cause found on standard investigations — IVF often bypasses the unknown.
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Blocked or damaged fallopian tubes
Tubal factor infertility — from previous infection, endometriosis or surgery — where IVF sidesteps the tubes entirely.
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Endometriosis
Moderate to severe endometriosis affecting egg quality, fertilisation or implantation.
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Male-factor infertility
Low count, poor motility or morphology — usually treated with IVF plus ICSI.
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Age-related decline
Falling ovarian reserve in women in their late 30s or early 40s — time-sensitive.
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Same-sex couples and single women
IVF (or IUI first) with donor sperm — some ICBs fund a small number of cycles after 6–12 IUI attempts.
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Genetic conditions (PGT-M)
Where one or both parents carry a serious genetic condition — IVF with embryo testing to avoid affected embryos.
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Red flag: OHSS symptoms
Severe abdominal pain, breathlessness, reduced urine output, or rapid weight gain after egg collection — same-day A&E, not the clinic voicemail.
Cycle options
IVF is not one procedure — it is a family of them.
What each protocol on the table actually involves — and which fits which situation.
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Conventional IVF
Eggs and prepared sperm mixed in a dish and left to fertilise on their own. Suits normal or mildly reduced semen parameters.
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IVF with ICSI
A single sperm injected into each mature egg by an embryologist. Standard when there is significant male-factor infertility or previous fertilisation failure.
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Antagonist protocol
A shorter stimulation protocol using GnRH antagonist injections. Lower OHSS risk — often preferred for high-responders and PCOS.
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Long agonist protocol
Down-regulation for 2–3 weeks before stimulation. Sometimes used for endometriosis or previous poor response.
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Freeze-all cycle
All viable embryos are frozen and transferred later in a separate FET cycle — used for OHSS risk, PGT, or when the uterine lining is not ideal.
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Frozen embryo transfer (FET)
A previously frozen embryo thawed and transferred, either in a natural cycle or an HRT-prepared cycle.
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IVF with PGT-A / PGT-M / PGT-SR
Embryo biopsy and genetic testing before transfer — for recurrent miscarriage, advanced age, monogenic disease, or balanced translocations.
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Donor egg, donor sperm or embryo donation
For low ovarian reserve, single women, same-sex couples, or where own gametes are not viable. UK identity-release rules apply.
Our vetted UK network
A small panel of HFEA-licensed clinics, we picked them.
Consultant-led reproductive medicine units across London and the major UK cities. Not listed publicly — introductions are made privately, once we understand your case.
Selection criteria
How we choose every fertility clinic in our network.
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HFEA-licensed clinics only — verified before every referral
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Named consultant in reproductive medicine, not a rotating team
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On-site embryology lab with clear success-rate reporting
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Freeze-all and agonist trigger routinely offered to reduce OHSS
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eSET (elective single embryo transfer) as the default for good-prognosis cycles
Safety and honest odds
What to expect — honestly.
IVF is a safe, well-regulated treatment in the UK — but the odds, the emotional cost, and the legal detail (consent, storage, donor identity) all deserve a proper conversation.
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OHSS — the main iatrogenic risk
Mild ovarian hyperstimulation in around 20% of cycles, moderate in 5%, severe in 1–2%. Antagonist protocols, agonist triggers and freeze-all cycles cut severe OHSS to near zero.
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eSET keeps twin risk low
HFEA-advocated for women under 37 on a first good-prognosis cycle. Twin risk falls from 25–30% (historical double-transfer) to under 10%.
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Ectopic and miscarriage
Ectopic pregnancy is slightly commoner than natural conception (2–5%). Miscarriage rates are similar to background for the same maternal age.
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Congenital anomaly risk
A small absolute increase over natural conception, mostly linked to underlying infertility. Male-factor ICSI has a specific genetic counselling angle (Y-microdeletion, CBAVD).
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Emotional impact is real
IVF is stressful — for the individual, the couple, and often work. Every partner clinic offers counselling; charities Fertility Network UK and DCN are worth knowing.
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Long-term cancer risk
Repeated meta-analyses show no consistent increase in ovarian cancer risk after IVF. We can talk through the evidence at consultation.
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Stored embryo consent
Both partners must consent to storage and use. Withdrawal of consent by either partner means the embryos are discarded — worth thinking through before you start.
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Donor identity release
Children born from donor gametes since April 2005 can request identifying information about the donor at age 18. Something to consider if using donor egg or sperm.
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Red flags after egg collection
Heavy vaginal bleeding, severe abdominal pain, fever, breathlessness or reduced urine output all need same-day medical assessment.
Reading your cycle summary
Your cycle summary in four parts. Read the last one first.
Whichever protocol was used, the summary the fertility team sends you keeps to the same shape.
A quiet reminder
Embryology language is precise and can read coldly — we translate it for you.
If you would like us to talk you through the cycle summary before your follow-up, just ask.
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Diagnosis and cycle plan
Why IVF is being recommended — tubal factor, male-factor, unexplained, endometriosis, age — and which protocol has been chosen for you.
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Response and monitoring
How your ovaries responded: follicle counts, oestradiol trend, the trigger used, and the number of mature eggs collected.
- 03 Embryology
Fertilisation and embryo grading
How many eggs fertilised (IVF or ICSI), day-3 and day-5 grades, how many embryos were suitable for transfer or freezing, and any PGT results.
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Transfer, freezing and next steps
Read this first: how many embryos were transferred, how many frozen, when to do the pregnancy test, and what happens next whichever way it goes.
Recognised by major UK insurers
Most UK health insurers exclude IVF from standard cover. A small number of employer schemes and top-tier policies include partial fertility benefits — we confirm cover, if any, before booking.
Frequently asked
Everything we get asked about IVF.
Quick answers on NHS eligibility, private cost, ICSI vs IVF, success rates, OHSS and PGT.
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Am I eligible for NHS-funded IVF?
NICE CG156 recommends three cycles for women under 40 who have tried naturally for over two years, or 12 cycles of insemination for same-sex couples and single women. Women 40–42 not previously treated may be offered one cycle. In practice, Integrated Care Boards commission tighter criteria — often one or two cycles, and eligibility varies by postcode. We help you check your local ICB before quoting private prices.
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How much does a private IVF cycle cost in the UK?
A standard IVF cycle at an HFEA-licensed clinic is typically £4,000–£8,000, plus £800–£2,000 for medications. ICSI adds £1,000–£1,500. PGT-A adds £3,000–£5,000. Multi-cycle "guarantee" packages (Access Fertility, Care Fertility Multi-Cycle) cost £15,000–£25,000 for up to three cycles with a money-back element if no live birth.
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What is the difference between IVF and ICSI?
In IVF, prepared sperm are added to each egg in a dish and left to fertilise on their own. In ICSI, an embryologist injects a single sperm into each mature egg using a fine needle. ICSI is standard when there is severe male-factor infertility or previous IVF failed to fertilise.
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What are the success rates of IVF?
Per HFEA 2023 data, live-birth rate per embryo transferred is roughly 30–35% under 35, 25% at 35–37, 15% at 38–39, 7% at 40–42 and under 3% over 42. Cumulative live-birth per initiated cycle is higher — around 40–50% for women under 35 across all attempts from one egg collection.
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What is elective single embryo transfer (eSET) and why is it standard?
eSET means transferring one embryo rather than two. HFEA advocates it for women under 37 on a first good-prognosis cycle because it keeps live-birth rates high while cutting the twin risk from 25–30% down to under 10%. Twin pregnancies carry substantially higher risks for mother and babies.
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What is OHSS and how is it prevented?
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome is an over-response to fertility drugs — swollen ovaries, fluid shifts, abdominal discomfort. Mild in ~20% of cycles, severe in 1–2%. Modern practice — antagonist protocols, GnRH agonist triggers, and freeze-all cycles — has reduced severe OHSS to near zero at good clinics.
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Should I add PGT-A (embryo chromosomal screening)?
PGT-A is HFEA-permitted but not NHS-funded, and the evidence is mixed. It may improve implantation per transfer for older women or those with recurrent miscarriage, but its effect on cumulative live-birth rate is debated. It costs £3,000–£5,000 extra. A consultation is the right place to weigh this for your specific case.
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How stressful is IVF, honestly?
Many couples find it hard — the injections, the scans, the wait, and the possibility it doesn’t work. Every HFEA-licensed clinic must offer counselling, and it’s worth using. Fertility Network UK and DCN are excellent independent charities for support.
Related treatments
Looking for something else?
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Egg collection and transfer
The two clinical touchpoints of an IVF cycle.
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ICSI
A single sperm injected into each egg — for male-factor.
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Embryo freezing
Vitrification of surplus or elective freeze-all embryos.
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Frozen embryo transfer (FET)
Thaw and transfer of a previously frozen embryo.
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IUI
Intrauterine insemination — a simpler first step for some.
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Egg donation
Donor egg IVF for low ovarian reserve or genetic reasons.
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All tests and procedures
Every test and treatment we arrange.
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