NHS IVF Eligibility Calculator
This independent UK checker helps you compare your circumstances with the broad NHS and NICE IVF criteria. NHS-funded IVF rules vary by nation and, in England, by local Integrated Care Board (ICB), so it cannot make a final funding decision.
IVF eligibility guidance checker
Who can get IVF on the NHS?
The NHS says you may be able to get IVF if you are aged 42 or under and meet the relevant eligibility rules. For people aged 39 or under, NICE guidance supports up to three full cycles when specified fertility criteria are met. For ages 40 to 42, NICE guidance supports one full cycle when additional conditions are met, including no previous IVF and no evidence of low ovarian reserve.
Why NHS IVF eligibility varies
National NICE guidance does not mean every area funds exactly the same treatment. In England, local ICBs decide who can receive NHS-funded IVF and how many cycles are funded. Local policies can add criteria relating to age, BMI, smoking, previous treatment and whether either partner already has children.
How to use this calculator
Enter your location, age, time trying to conceive, previous IVF cycles and the other requested details. The result highlights issues that may matter when you check your actual local policy. It deliberately does not return a definitive eligible/not-eligible decision because doing so without your current local policy could be misleading.
Common eligibility factors
- Age of the person who would become pregnant
- Duration of infertility or previous insemination attempts
- Previous IVF treatment
- Ovarian reserve and clinical assessment
- BMI or weight criteria in some local policies
- Smoking status in some local policies
- Existing children in some local policies
- Your local NHS commissioning policy
Worked example
A 34-year-old in England who has been trying for 24 months and has had no previous IVF may fit the broad age and duration pattern described in national guidance. That still does not confirm NHS funding: their GP and local ICB policy must be checked for BMI, smoking, existing-child and other local requirements.
Important limitations
This tool cannot assess ovarian reserve, the cause of fertility problems, whether IVF is the only effective treatment, or all local funding rules. Policies can change. Your GP, fertility team and local NHS commissioner are the appropriate sources for a current eligibility decision.
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FAQs
Is this an official NHS IVF eligibility calculator?
No. This is an independent guidance tool and is not operated, approved or endorsed by the NHS.
What is the NHS age limit for IVF?
NHS guidance says IVF may be available to people aged 42 or under, but local funding rules can be stricter.
Does BMI affect NHS IVF funding?
It can. The NHS notes that some ICBs only offer IVF if you are a healthy weight. Exact BMI rules vary locally.
Does smoking affect eligibility?
It can. Some local policies require applicants or partners to be non-smokers for a specified period.
Can previous IVF affect funding?
Yes. Previous IVF is part of national and local eligibility criteria and may affect the number of NHS-funded cycles available.
Medical disclaimer: This independent checker is for general information only. It is not medical advice and cannot confirm entitlement to NHS-funded fertility treatment.