One of the big news stories of the summer was the announcement of a new low cost for of IVF.  With a massive reduction in cost this innovation in fertility treatments will bring hope to many women seeking to have a child. For more information please check out this report from the UK’s Daily Telegraph web site http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/10166904/No-frills-IVF-kit-for-200-could-be-on-offer-to-British-couples-within-years.html.

According to the article the current costs of £5,000 could be reduced to as low as £180 for a cycle of IVF.  Making the treatment much more accessible to ordinary people.

Simply put In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a reproductive technology in which the woman’s egg is removed and then joined with a sperm cell from a man in a test tube.   Hence the term “test tube baby”.

Would you consider having IVF for yourself or with your partner?  Does the potential change in cost alter your view?

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