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What fertility treatment costs

Private prices aren't regulated, so the same treatment can cost two or three times as much at different clinics. These are typical UK ranges, taken from clinics' published price lists in November 2026.

Typical private prices

Treatment or testTypical priceNotes
Initial consultation£150–£300Follow-ups £125–£225
AMH blood test£85–£135Often bundled with a scan as a 'fertility MOT'
Pelvic / antral follicle scan£150–£250
Semen analysis£140–£195
IUI (one cycle)£950–£1,500Plus drugs if stimulated; plus donor sperm if used
Donor sperm£1,000–£2,000 per strawBanks often sell in multiples
IVF (one cycle, base price)£3,750–£7,900HFEA average about £5,000; drugs often £300–£3,250 extra
ICSI+£1,300–£1,500Only needed for sperm problems or frozen eggs
Embryo freezing (incl. first year)£700–£900
Frozen embryo transfer£1,900–£2,900
Storage (eggs, sperm or embryos)£300–£450 a yearHFEA quotes £125–£350 for eggs
Egg freezing (one cycle)£2,900–£5,000Plus drugs £500–£1,500 and storage; using them later about £2,500
PGT-A£900–£3,000+Rated red by the HFEA
PGT-M set-uparound £3,750Plus IVF and per-embryo testing
HFEA fee£115 per IVF cycle, £45 per donor inseminationCharged to clinics; some list it on your bill

Each treatment guide lists specific prices from named clinics.

What a 'cycle of IVF' really costs

A typical self-funded IVF cycle might include:

  • Consultation and tests£300–£800
  • IVF base price£3,750–£7,900
  • Medication£300–£3,250
  • ICSI, if needed£1,300–£1,500
  • Embryo freezing (first year)£700–£900
  • Frozen embryo transfer, if needed£1,900–£2,900

The HFEA's average is about £5,000 per cycle before extras; many people pay £6,000–£10,000+ all-in.

Avoiding surprises

  • Prices aren't regulated – the same treatment can cost two or three times as much at different clinics.
  • Always compare like with like: some quotes exclude drugs, ICSI, freezing, storage and the HFEA fee.
  • Ask for a fully costed written treatment plan before you commit.
  • Look at the 'Did you pay what you expected?' patient rating on each clinic's profile.
  • Egg sharing can reduce the cost of IVF if you're eligible to donate.
  • Multi-cycle and refund packages can help if you expect to need more than one cycle – read the conditions carefully.
  • Treatment abroad can be cheaper but carries different risks and regulations – the HFEA has a guide.

Across 95 UK clinics, 78% of patients who rated them said they paid about what they expected or less. Each clinic's figure is on its profile.

Sources

Prices checked 12 November 2026 and will change. Always get a fully costed written plan.