Most government health guidelines, such as those from NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence), recommend offering three full cycles of IVF for women under 40 who have been trying to conceive without success—because one cycle alone often isn’t sufficient—leading to better balance between effectiveness and resource usage Northern Ireland Assembly. Similarly, the HFEA (Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority) reports that birth rates per embryo transferred remain above 20% for each of the first three cycles, with notably higher success if embryo quality is strong HFEA. Cumulatively, undergoing up to three IVF cycles significantly increases the chances of achieving a live birth compared to a single attempt.
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29 August 2025