Duke Fertility Center: Published BMI, Age & Price Policies
Hospital / university program · Verified: Nov 2026
On its official website, Duke Fertility Center publishes a BMI limit of 44 for IVF or egg retrieval, an age limit of 44 with own eggs, an age limit of 49 with donor eggs, a self-pay IVF price (from $12,450) and where egg retrievals are performed (outpatient surgery center or in-clinic procedure suite). We did not find a published bmi limit for embryo transfer (fet) on the pages we checked in Nov 2026.
What Duke Fertility Center publishes
| Policy | Published value | Exact wording and source |
|---|---|---|
| BMI limit for egg retrieval / IVF | BMI limit 44 (published) | “IVF is not generally available to individuals with a BMI above 44 due to the increased risk of anesthesia-related morbidity” |
| 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 44 (published) | “In fact, we typically don’t offer in vitro fertilization with a woman’s own eggs after age 44.” |
| Maximum age with donor eggs | Age limit 49 (published) | “We offer treatment with an egg donor up to age 49.” |
| Published self-pay IVF price | From $12,450 | “In vitro fertilization (IVF): $12,450 - $18,000 IVF with intracytoplasmic sperm injection: $14,300 - $19,500” |
| Where egg retrievals are done | Outpatient surgery center or in-clinic procedure suite | “When your eggs are ready to be extracted, we’ll perform a minimally invasive procedure that takes about 15 minutes in our clinic.” |
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Other statements on the official site
BMI above 40: referral to MFM and Anesthesia“patients with a BMI above 40 are referred to the Duke Divisions of Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) and Anesthesia prior to conception to discuss lifestyle modifications that promote maternal and fetal health.”Source: physicians.dukehealth.org/articles/preconception-evaluati… · checked Nov 2026
Fertility preservation: BMI over 44 and outpatient treatment“People with a body mass index over 44 may also not be candidates for outpatient treatment at our clinic due to safety requirements typically reserved for inpatient care in a hospital setting.”Source: dukehealth.org/treatments/obstetrics-and-gynecology/ferti… · checked Nov 2026
Fertility preservation (egg freezing) age limit“We don’t perform fertility preservation services with eggs for people who are age 44 or older.”Source: dukehealth.org/treatments/obstetrics-and-gynecology/ferti… · checked Nov 2026
Frozen embryo transfer and recipient IVF price ranges“Recipient In vitro fertilization (IVF): $15,500 - $35,000 Frozen embryo transfer: $3500 - $4500”Source: dukehealth.org/locations/duke-fertility-center/estimating… · checked Nov 2026
ARC financing packages“If you don’t have insurance coverage, Duke Fertility Center offers flexible financing plans through Advanced Reproductive Care (ARC)”Source: dukehealth.org/locations/duke-fertility-center/financing-… · checked Nov 2026
Fees outside the center may apply“These might include, laboratory testing, radiologists, pathologists, anesthesiologists, the Duke Health pharmacy, or Duke Health facility charges.”Source: dukehealth.org/locations/duke-fertility-center/estimating… · checked Nov 2026
CDC-reported activity (2022)
1 CDC clinic record(s) matched to Duke Fertility Center reported 697 ART cycles for 2022, 116 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Duke Fertility Center, Duke University Medical Center Morrisville, NC | 697 | 116 | 31 | 39 | CDC record |
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Verified sources & official links
- Official website: dukehealth.org/hospitals/duke-fertility-center
- physicians.dukehealth.org/articles/preconception-evaluati…
- dukehealth.org/blog/fertility-treatments-what-you-need-know
- dukehealth.org/locations/duke-fertility-center/estimating…
- dukehealth.org/treatments/obstetrics-and-gynecology/ferti…
- dukehealth.org/locations/duke-fertility-center/financing-…
- CDC National ART Surveillance System, 2022 final clinic data
- dukehealth.org/hospitals/duke-fertility-center
- dukehealth.org/treatments/obstetrics-and-gynecology/infer…
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 Duke Fertility Center have a BMI limit for IVF?
BMI limit 44 (published). The clinic’s own wording: “IVF is not generally available to individuals with a BMI above 44 due to the increased risk of anesthesia-related morbidity”
What is the age limit for IVF with own eggs at Duke Fertility Center?
Age limit 44 (published). Quoted from its website: “In fact, we typically don’t offer in vitro fertilization with a woman’s own eggs after age 44.”
How much does IVF cost at Duke Fertility Center?
Its website lists from $12,450. Quoted: “In vitro fertilization (IVF): $12,450 - $18,000 IVF with intracytoplasmic sperm injection: $14,300 - $19,500” Confirm what is included before comparing prices.
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