Lesbian couples ‘priced out of starting families by IVF rules’, says fertility expert

Posted: 12th February 2025

Queer women in the UK hoping to start a family face significant disparities in access to fertility treatment, with eligibility for NHS-funded care varying by location. While intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF) are the main options, NHS coverage depends on strict criteria, including age, health status, and previous children—creating an unfair system for many hopeful parents.

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