does anyone know how old u have to be to get fertility treatment like ivf or anything else they can do?? whats the youngest age anyone has ever got it? ta x
2007-02-04 01:28:17 · 13 answers · asked by * Mummy to 2 Girls * 7 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
I'm not sure about age limit as a minimum but I know the maximum for IVF etc... is 55 for a woman. However, they will not investigate 'infertility' until a couple have been trying for 2+ years in most circumstances and this is from the time they first consult their doctor. So if you've been trying for 1 year and tell your doctor they will insist you try for another 2 years so they have it in your notes how long you've been trying. This is to stop people lying I believe.
2007-02-04 04:55:02 · answer #1 · answered by emnuff 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably depends on where you live. Different states have different age limits on everything. I believe where I live it's 18. First you need to go to a specialist and make sure that's what needs to be done first. There could be a simpler solution. IVF is rather expensive so I'd see if there was another way. I'm 22 and I have looked into it b/c my husband is paralyzed so I know you can at my age... but like I said go see a specialist! Good Luck!
2007-02-04 10:59:07 · answer #2 · answered by akp_02 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Id probably think you'd have to be the legal age for most things which is 18 but i think your Doctor would advise trying for a year first then go through testing to see what the problem is etc.. so you'd probably be in your twenties anyway before you got onto the waiting list and then theres the wait severe cases and older couples get treatment first as you have longer on your biological clock than them.
2007-02-04 01:52:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im not sure but I guess if you have been told you are infertile and theres no chance of conceiving naturally and you are in a stable relationship and want to start a family I guess they'd look at your case on an individual basis. If you havent been told you are infertile then they may expect you to wait quite a while before they would agree to look at IVF. Goodluck x
2007-02-04 03:27:02 · answer #4 · answered by doodlebip 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-04 23:11:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
first you have to see a specialist and find out if there is a reason why you can't conceive. they usually make the patient try for quite a while before any interventions are performed. i used to work for a gyn doctor and she wouldn't perform ivf on anyone under 30...but i'm sure other doctors might.
2007-02-04 01:33:02 · answer #6 · answered by hrt 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know someone that received the treatment when they were 22. Not sure if that is the youngest..
2007-02-04 01:39:09 · answer #7 · answered by lora 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure about the age to be honest but you do have to have been trying for over 12months. I don't think the age matters unless you're 45+
2007-02-04 02:05:00 · answer #8 · answered by Lou 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As from 19 up ward.
2007-02-04 01:43:52 · answer #9 · answered by nnene s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
21 or over
2007-02-04 01:31:22 · answer #10 · answered by shayla x x 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋