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Free IVF treatment for women with diagnosed fertility problems.
Closed
5,226 signatures
What the petition asks
Around 1 in 6 couples can have difficulty conceiving. Having a diagnosis of endometriosis from the age of 22 and trying to conceive for 5 years, IVF treatment on the NHS was refused due to my partner already having a child from a previous relationship.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends that women aged 23 to 39 with fertility problems should be entitled to three cycles of IVF but those who have a partner with a child have to pay up to £6,500 per cycle which is unfair to women who are child-less.
Timeline
| 9 Mar 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Sep 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
5,226
Status
Closed
Opened
9 Mar 2016
Closed
9 Sep 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.