An expansion of the State-funded IVF scheme in Ireland is expected “imminently,” according to an industry expert.
The scheme, first announced in July of last year, has since referred over 1,000 couples to clinics for free treatment through their GP, with the first baby recently born as a result of the initiative.
“I think funding for that is imminent and I’m already telling PGTM patients, ‘Listen, I’m pretty sure it could be soon.’” Only two clinics in Ireland provide PGTM treatments, which involve the removal of cells from embryos before they are transferred to screen for genetic diseases.“The mechanism at the moment is that the patient who wants to have funding for IVF provided by the HSE must have their GP refer them to the relevant hub,” he said
“There are six fertility hubs that have been set up by the HSE around the country and when the patient goes to a hub, they consider whether the couple is eligible.”“In addition, the female in the couple must not be older than 40 at referral, and her BMI must not be more than 30, which excludes quite a few.“It’s not used by couples desperate to have a baby or couples concerned about passing on a genetic mutation like cystic fibrosis.
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