The number of women getting IVF has grown in the UK in recent years: official data shows that from 2012 to 2013 there was an increase of 3.9% in the number of treatment cycles. But all this comes at a cost: a study has found that infertile couples spend an average £11,378 on their own treatment due to fertility funding.
What’s more, in some areas, budget restraints has reduced fertility treatment, meaning private care costing thousands of pounds is the only option.
Now a new investigation alleges that some private clinics are offering women IVF treatment at no cost if they give away half their healthy eggs. It has been claimed that consultants are offering women the chance to trade eggs and use the money to fund treatment. IVF clinics then charge other infertile couples as much as £7,500 for the donated eggs.
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We want to hear from our readers about the cost of IVF. What have you done to fund it? Have you heard of women selling eggs? Are you worried about NHS cuts? Share your stories with us.
