IVF Costs in the UK ( Full Breakdown)

IVF prices vary widely across the UK, mainly influenced by clinic type, medication needs, lab techniques, and add-ons. This guide explains what you should realistically expect to pay today. Typical Base IVF Cycle Costs | Region | Cost Range | |--------|------------| | UK average | £4,500–£7,500 | | London | £6,500–£9,500 | --- What's Usually Included A base IVF cycle fee typically covers: Monitoring scans Egg collection Fertilisation Embryo culture Embryo transfer --- What's Rarely Included These are almost always charged separately: Medication Freezing Embryo storage Genetic testing (PGT-A) --- Medication Costs Medication is one of the largest additional expenses. Typical range: £1,000–£2,500, depending on dosage. Your clinic will prescribe medication based on your expected response (often predicted using AMH levels). Higher doses mean higher costs. For more on how AMH affects your treatment, see our AMH Test Guide. --- Hidden Costs to Watch For Many patients are surprised by costs that aren't included in the headline price: | Cost Item | Typical Range | |-----------|---------------| | Treatment planning fees | £200–£500 | | Blood tests | £200–£400 | | Sedation charges | £200–£400 | | Time-lapse incubators | £500–£800 | | ICSI | £1,000–£1,500 | | Blastocyst culture | £300–£600 | | PGT-A (genetic testing) | £2,000–£4,000 | | Embryo freezing | £500–£1,000 | | Annual storage fees