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Hull Couple's IVF Dream Blocked by BMI
5 Jul
Summary
- Courtney Reen and Josh Grant denied NHS IVF over low BMI.
- Couple trying for a baby for seven years, facing private treatment costs.
- NHS policy requires BMI between 19 and 30 for fertility treatment.
Courtney Reen, 27, and Josh Grant, 33, from Hull, have been attempting to conceive for seven years and have been repeatedly denied NHS-funded IVF due to Courtney's low BMI. Despite efforts to gain weight, including consultations with dieticians, her Body Mass Index (BMI) remains below the Hull Clinical Commissioning Group's policy requirement of 19 to 30.
The couple, who have been together for nine years, expressed their devastation at the repeated rejections, which have halted their IVF process for seven years. They are now launching a fundraiser to cover the estimated £12,000 cost of private treatment.
NHS Humber and North Yorkshire's Integrated Care Board stated that low BMI can impact the safety and effectiveness of fertility treatments and pregnancy outcomes. They encourage individuals to consult with clinicians about their specific circumstances and available support, noting that policies are guided by clinical evidence and national recommendations.
