TREATMENT PACKAGES

Fertility changes gradually over time, but egg quality and the number of available eggs do start to decline more noticeably from the mid-30s onwards. Under 37s typically:

• Respond more predictably to stimulation medication

• Produce a higher number of good-quality eggs

• Have a higher chance of developing embryos suitable for transfer

This predictability is why this package is shaped around this age group — it helps us keep the pathway simple and cost-effective without compromising on care.

BMI is one of the factors that can influence both treatment response and pregnancy health. A BMI of 30 or under reduces the chance of complications, including:

• Needing unusually high medication doses

• Ovarian hyperstimulation

• Reduced egg quality

• Lower implantation rates

It’s not about appearance — it’s about ensuring your body is in the safest place possible for treatment to work well.

Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) gives us a sense of your ovarian reserve — in simple terms, the number of eggs your ovaries are likely to respond with during treatment. A good AMH level usually means:

• You’re likely to respond well to medication

• We can stimulate safely without needing a complex protocol

• There’s a higher chance of collecting enough good-quality eggs

If your AMH is lower, we’ll still support you — your doctor will simply recommend a different treatment approach that gives you a better chance of success.

If you’ve already had IVF somewhere else, you’ll already have a history of how your body responds. For some people, this history means we’d need to tailor the approach more carefully, adjust medication based on past outcomes, or look at more advanced options.

Care Value is kept simple, so we reserve it for people whose response isn’t yet known — where we can be confident the standard pathway is likely to be clinically appropriate.

Don’t worry — you’re not ruled out of treatment. These criteria are specific to Care Value, not to your ability to have IVF. Our doctors will talk you through the other options that can be tailored more closely to your needs.

All patients begin with fertility tests — these are arranged by our Patient Enquiry Team when you call us. Your doctor reviews the results during your consultation so you get clear, personalised advice right from your first appointment.

Once your consultation is complete, you’ll receive a summary and cost estimates via the companion app. After you’ve completed your viral screening blood tests and consent forms (via Engaged MD), you’ll meet with a nurse for your treatment planning. Medication is then ordered through the app and delivered via Stork.

If you’re not eligible for Care Value at the moment, it doesn’t mean you can’t have IVF — it simply means this particular package isn’t the safest or most effective match for your current clinical profile. You’re still absolutely able to start treatment with us, and we have other pathways that can be tailored more closely to your needs.

For some people, a small lifestyle change is all that’s needed to bring things into range. If your BMI is above 30, even a modest amount of weight loss can improve how your body responds to treatment and help reduce the risk of complications. We know this isn’t always easy — especially when you’re already dealing with fertility worries — but even gradual changes, such as adjusting eating habits, increasing movement, or finding a routine that works for you, can make a meaningful difference.

If you’re using weight-loss medications like Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, or similar, it’s important to know that these drugs require a “wash-out” period before starting IVF. This means you’ll need to stop the medication for a set time before beginning treatment. For some people, this can delay when they’re able to get started, so it’s something to think about when planning your timeline.

You can read more about GLP-1 medications and IVF here

If age, AMH, or BMI mean Care Value isn’t the right option, don’t worry — you’re not at a dead end. It simply means we’d recommend a more personalised approach with one of our other IVF packages, where your doctor can tailor medication, monitoring, and support based on what your body needs. You’ll still receive the same level of expert care, just with a treatment plan shaped more closely around you.

Whenever you’re ready, we can talk through the alternatives and help you choose the pathway that feels right for you. You’re not being ruled out — you’re just being directed towards the safest and most effective route forward.