Suffolk And North East Essex Integrated Care Board

England. NHS-funded fertility treatment guidance and eligibility criteria.

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Summary

Suffolk And North East Essex Integrated Care Board currently funds 2 cycles of IVF for eligible patients. To qualify, you generally need to be aged 23–42, have a BMI between 19 and 29.9, have no living children from any relationship. Both partners must be non-smokers.

IVF/ICSI

NHS-funded cycles
2 Full
Age Range
23 – 42
BMI requirement
19 to 29.9
IUI cycles required before IVF
12
Smoking
Non-smoker required
Endometriosis
Standard
Children from previous relationships
Neither partner has a living or adopted child from current or previous relationships
Additional Notes
Women aged 23-39 get 2 cycles; 40-42 get 1 cycle. Same-sex couples require 12 cycles of AI to prove infertility. Male partner must be 23-54, BMI <30. No previous sterilisation.

Funding varies by postcode

NHS IVF funding varies significantly across the UK. Depending on which health board your GP is registered with, you may be entitled to a different number of cycles — or different criteria may apply. If you haven't already, it's worth exploring the map to understand the full picture.

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