Why is Bourn Hall famous?
It is described as the world's first IVF clinic.
Provider
Bourn Hall
East of England
- Basic listing
Bourn Hall is historically significant as the world's first IVF clinic and remains a major regional fertility provider.
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Overview
Specialism
Fertility Clinic Network
Locations
East of England
Type
Specialist
Bourn Hall is historically significant as the world's first IVF clinic and remains a major regional fertility provider. It offers IVF, ICSI, fertility testing, egg freezing and donor treatment through clinics in the East of England. Its heritage is a differentiator, but focus on current services, HFEA-regulated locations, pricing and age-specific outcomes rather than history alone.
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Editorial status
Basic listing
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Clinical leadership
Current medical and embryology leadership should be confirmed by location.
What makes it different
- World's first IVF clinic
- Regional network
- Long clinical history
- Broad fertility services
Key highlights
Location note: East of England
Source: Bourn Hall website
Published by treatment and clinic; medication and storage may be separate.
Source: Bourn Hall website
Published services include: IVF; ICSI; Fertility testing; Egg freezing; Donor treatment; Male fertility services.
Source: Bourn Hall website
Published services
- IVF
- ICSI
- Fertility testing
- Egg freezing
- Donor treatment
- Male fertility services
Pricing
Published by treatment and clinic; medication and storage may be separate.
Booking and referral
Initial consultation and fertility testing.
Who it may suit
May suit patients in the East of England seeking an established specialist fertility centre.
Regulatory status
CQC status: Not yet confirmed
We have not yet confirmed the relevant CQC registration for this provider or the organisation delivering its regulated services. This does not mean the provider is unregistered.
Important limitations
- Outcomes vary by age and diagnosis. Historical reputation does not replace current HFEA comparison.
Questions to ask before booking
- Check location-specific HFEA data
- Request complete cost
- Ask about add-ons
- Review storage fees
- Compare waiting times
FAQs
Does it offer egg freezing?
Yes.
Is it only in Cambridge?
It has a regional network.
Are medicines included?
Confirm by package.
Where can outcomes be checked?
The HFEA.
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Editorial information
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Sources
- Bourn Hall website(official provider source)
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