Lesbian couple challenge NHS over 'discriminatory' fertility policy

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Influencers Whitney and Megan Bacon-Evans say the rules are unfair to LGBT people.

The Bacon-Evans have launched the suit with the law firm Leigh Day, which is applying to proceed with the judicial review on Tuesday.

NICE suggests women aged under 40 should be offered three cycles of IVF treatment on the NHS, which otherwise costs between £5,000 and £10,000 a round, if:or have not got pregnant after 12 cycles of artificial insemination, with at least six of those using the intrauterine insemination method They eventually managed to book an appointment with a fertility doctor who told them they must go through six rounds of private treatment, but later found out that the minimum number was 12, which could cost up to £26,000.

They have launched a crowdfunding appeal to raise £10,000 to help cover the cost of the case, and have pledged to donate the money to charity or to others fighting similar legal battles if they win. The Stonewall charity is supporting the launch of the Bacon-Evans' case and calling for all prospective parents to have access to six rounds of funded IUI, and then to three rounds of IVF if that is unsuccessful.

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