CCG FOI 621 – Assisted Reproduction Services Policy & Criteria

Responded to: 21st June 2016

Under the Freedom of Information Act, please could you provide me with a copy of your current assisted reproduction services policy or criteria, as well as an outline of any changes to the policy or criteria over the past five years (for example, changes to age, BMI or smoking status criteria, numbers of cycles etc.)

The local policy for assisted reproduction services can be viewed here –

The following clause was added to the policy within the last five years:

 For women aged 40-42 Stockport CCG offers 1 full cycle provided:

a) They have never previously had IVF (including privately)

b) There is no evidence of low ovarian reserve

c) There has been a discussion about the implications of IVF at this age

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