Number of single women undergoing IVF has tripled over the past decade (opens original article in a new tab)

The number of single women undergoing IVF in the UK has more than tripled over the past decade, with single patients now making up 7% of all IVF patients, according to HFEA data. NHS-funded IVF cycles have declined, while egg freezing among 30- to 34-year-olds increased significantly.

• Number of single women undergoing IVF has more than tripled since 2014
• Single patients accounted for 7% of all IVF patients in 2024
• NHS-funded IVF cycles decreased from 35% in 2019 to 28% in 2024