Bay IVF: Published BMI, Age & Price Policies
Fertility clinic · Verified: Nov 2026
On its official website, Bay IVF publishes a BMI limit of 31 for IVF or egg retrieval, an age limit of 43 with own eggs, an age limit of 48 with donor eggs and a self-pay IVF price ($11,870). We did not find a published bmi limit for embryo transfer (fet) on the pages we checked in Nov 2026.
What Bay IVF publishes
| Policy | Published value | Exact wording and source |
|---|---|---|
| BMI limit for egg retrieval / IVF | BMI limit 31 (published) | “Does Bay IVF have a BMI limit for treatment? Yes. Bay IVF’s BMI limit for treatment is 31.” |
| BMI limit for embryo transfer (FET) | Not found on the clinic's public website | Ask the clinic before booking a consultation. |
| Maximum age with own eggs | Age limit 43 (published) | “For IVF using your own eggs, treatment must begin by age 43 years and 11 months at the start of ovarian stimulation.” |
| Maximum age with donor eggs | Age limit 48 (published) | “At Bay IVF, you must be 48 years and 11 months or younger when undergoing embryo transfer.” |
| Published self-pay IVF price | $11,870 | “At Bay IVF in Palo Alto, the IVF treatment fee is $11,870 and includes office visits, ultrasounds, egg retrieval, embryo culture, and a fresh embryo transfer.” |
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Other statements on the official site
Age limit for carrying a pregnancy (embryo transfer)“For carrying a pregnancy through embryo transfer, our age limit is 48 years and 11 months.”Source: bayivf.com/faq · checked Nov 2026
Egg-freezing page repeats the BMI requirement“Bay IVF requires a body mass index (BMI) of 31 or below before treatment begins. If your BMI is higher, please contact us to discuss preparation for treatment.”Source: bayivf.com/egg-freezing · checked Nov 2026
Egg-freezing age limit“At Bay IVF, you must be 43 years and 11 months or younger when ovarian stimulation for egg freezing begins.”Source: bayivf.com/egg-freezing · checked Nov 2026
Clinic address“1681 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA 94306”Source: bayivf.com/ivf-cost · checked Nov 2026
CDC-reported activity (2022)
1 CDC clinic record(s) matched to Bay IVF reported 232 ART cycles for 2022, 37 of them for patients over 40. These are volumes, not success rates.
| CDC clinic record | Total cycles | Cycles, over 40 | Own-egg intended retrievals, over 40 | Donor egg/embryo transfers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bay IVF Center Palo Alto, CA | 232 | 37 | 16 | 0 | CDC record |
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Verified sources & official links
- Official website: bayivf.com/
- bayivf.com/faq
- bayivf.com/donor-egg-ivf
- bayivf.com/ivf-cost
- bayivf.com/egg-freezing
- CDC National ART Surveillance System, 2022 final clinic data
Verified: Nov 2026. Each quote was re-checked against the linked page on 2026-11-10. Policies change; the linked page is the authority.
Frequently asked questions
Does Bay IVF have a BMI limit for IVF?
BMI limit 31 (published). The clinic’s own wording: “Does Bay IVF have a BMI limit for treatment? Yes. Bay IVF’s BMI limit for treatment is 31.”
What is the age limit for IVF with own eggs at Bay IVF?
Age limit 43 (published). Quoted from its website: “For IVF using your own eggs, treatment must begin by age 43 years and 11 months at the start of ovarian stimulation.”
How much does IVF cost at Bay IVF?
Its website lists $11,870. Quoted: “At Bay IVF in Palo Alto, the IVF treatment fee is $11,870 and includes office visits, ultrasounds, egg retrieval, embryo culture, and a fresh embryo transfer.” Confirm what is included before comparing prices.
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