TL;DR:

• Fertility treatment costs vary wildly — and it’s rarely “just one round.”
• Many patients underestimate total costs because clinics only advertise base cycle fees.
• True cost includes: medications, consultations, tests, add-ons, and potential multiple rounds.
• MyFertility’s Clinic Matcher and Cost Per Baby metric help you plan realistically — and avoid financial burnout.

🎯 Why IVF Pricing is So Confusing (On Purpose)

Let’s say you’re told IVF is £4,500 per cycle. Feels manageable, right?

But that doesn’t include:

• 💊 Medication: £1,000–£3,000+
• 🔬 Add-ons like ICSI, PGT-A, time-lapse: £500–£3,000
• 🧊 Embryo freezing & storage: £500–£1,000+
• 🔁 Follow-up transfers, second/third rounds: often necessary

💡 Patients in the UK often spend £12,000–£15,000+ per baby — far beyond what they initially expected.

In one MyFertility survey, over 60% of users said they underestimated their total spend by at least £5,000.

🧠 What Are You Actually Paying For?

Here’s a breakdown of common IVF expenses — and what’s typically NOT included in the base cycle fee:

This means your “£4,500 IVF cycle” might become £10,000+ by the time you're done — even if it works the first time.

💬 What No One Tells You About “Affordable” IVF

Cheaper isn’t always better. A clinic might offer low base prices but:

• Push unproven add-ons
• Have lower success rates (so you need more rounds)
• Charge separately for essentials like scans or freezing

The real question isn’t “What’s the price per cycle?” — it’s:

“What’s the total cost to take home a baby?”

That’s why we built the Cost Per Baby metric. Because it combines:

• Treatment costs
• Success rates
• Add-on usage
• Number of rounds most patients actually need

🧭 How to Plan Financially (Without Losing Your Mind)

✅ Step 1: Look Beyond the Brochure

Ask for:

• A full itemised price list
• Expected costs per round with medication
• Typical number of rounds for someone like you

✅ Step 2: Use Tools Like Clinic Matcher

Compare clinics by:

• Verified Live Birth Rate per cycle
• Cost Per Baby
• Real patient experiences and pricing

✅ Step 3: Speak With a Financially-Literate Fertility Expert

Book a call with someone who can help you:

• Build a realistic budget
• Understand your treatment options
• Explore funding, loans or NHS access (if eligible)

💡 Final Thought: IVF Isn’t Just Medical — It’s Financial

Fertility treatment is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make — emotionally, physically, and financially.

That’s why you deserve:

• Honest breakdowns
• Real cost expectations
• Guidance that puts your future (not just your wallet) first

At MyFertility, we don’t just help you find a clinic. We help you find your best path forward — financially, emotionally, and medically.