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Costs of assisted fertility

The cost of assisted fertility can run into tens of thousands of pounds. If you've gone down this route what has your experience been? E mail: moneybox@bbc.co.uk

Infertility affects one in seven couples. Many people seek medical treatment to help them conceive. Some fertility treatment is available on the NHS, but the majority of couples go privately and pay for it themselves. It can be incredibly expensive, costing tens of thousands of pounds.

Money Box Live is looking at the costs involved in fertility treatments. If this has affected you or your loved ones, or you have a question you'd like answered, presenter Louise Cooper and an expert panel want to hear from you.

So why not call Money Box Live now 03 700 100 444, geographic charges from landlines and mobiles apply.

Or email moneybox@bbc.co.uk

or tweet @moneybox

Guests

Peter Thompson, Chief Executive of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, the UK's independent regulator of fertility treatment.

Aileen Feeney from the the charity, Fertility Network UK

Dr Raj Mathur, Senior fertility Consultant, working in both the NHS and a private clinic.

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Wed 28 Nov 2018 15:00

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