NYU Langone Fertility Center: Published BMI, Age & Price Policies
Hospital / university program · Verified: Nov 2026
On its official website, NYU Langone Fertility Center publishes a BMI limit of 50 for IVF or egg retrieval, a self-pay IVF price (from $17,600) 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), maximum age with own eggs or maximum age with donor eggs on the pages we checked in Nov 2026.
What NYU Langone Fertility Center publishes
| Policy | Published value | Exact wording and source |
|---|---|---|
| BMI limit for egg retrieval / IVF | BMI limit 50 (published) | “Day of Retrieval: BMI ≥ 50 Patient shall not undergo a procedure at NYULFC.” |
| 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 | Not found on the clinic's public website | Ask the clinic before booking a consultation. |
| Maximum age with donor eggs | Not found on the clinic's public website | Ask the clinic before booking a consultation. |
| Published self-pay IVF price | From $17,600 | “The cost of an IVF cycle using fresh eggs, without genetic testing, starts at $17,600.” |
| Where egg retrievals are done | Outpatient surgery center or in-clinic procedure suite | “When you arrive at 159 53rd Street, Floor 3, you will check in at the front desk then you will be directed to the Procedure sub-waiting room.” |
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Other statements on the official site
Anesthesia consult required at BMI 38 or greater“BMI 38 or Greater: An Anesthesia Consultation is required prior to clearance for an Egg Retrieval procedure. This must be done prior to cycle start.”Source: nyulangone.org/files/nyulfc-ivf-orientation.pdf · checked Nov 2026
BMI 45 - 49.99: no sedation on day of retrieval“Day of Retrieval: BMI 45 – 49.99 Patient may only receive monitored anesthesia care without any type of sedation.”Source: nyulangone.org/files/nyulfc-ivf-orientation.pdf · checked Nov 2026
BMI 42 - 44.99: mild sedation“Day of Retrieval: BMI 42 – 44.99 Patient may be eligible for mild sedation.”Source: nyulangone.org/files/nyulfc-ivf-orientation.pdf · checked Nov 2026
BMI 41.99 or below: usual sedation“Day of Retrieval: BMI ≤ 41.99 Retrieval may be performed with usual sedation as determined by Anesthesiologist.”Source: nyulangone.org/files/nyulfc-ivf-orientation.pdf · checked Nov 2026
Escort rule cites NYU Langone Medical Center and AAAASF“This is a safety measure mandated by NYU Langone Medical Center and AAAASF”Source: nyulangone.org/files/nyulfc-ivf-orientation.pdf · checked Nov 2026
Donor-egg cycle fee“Cycle fees for patients requiring the use of donor eggs begin at $16,500, which does not include donor compensation and agency fees.”Source: nyulangone.org/locations/fertility-center/fertility-cente… · checked Nov 2026
Fees exclude medications and anesthesia“These fees do not include the cost of fertility medications or anesthesia.”Source: nyulangone.org/locations/fertility-center/fertility-cente… · checked Nov 2026
CDC-reported activity (2022)
1 CDC clinic record(s) matched to NYU Langone Fertility Center reported 5,117 ART cycles for 2022, 1,087 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NYU Langone Fertility Center New York, NY | 5,117 | 1,087 | 480 | 118 | CDC record |
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Verified sources & official links
- Official website: nyulangone.org/locations/fertility-center
- nyulangone.org/files/nyulfc-ivf-orientation.pdf
- nyulangone.org/locations/fertility-center/fertility-cente…
- 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 NYU Langone Fertility Center have a BMI limit for IVF?
BMI limit 50 (published). The clinic’s own wording: “Day of Retrieval: BMI ≥ 50 Patient shall not undergo a procedure at NYULFC.”
How much does IVF cost at NYU Langone Fertility Center?
Its website lists from $17,600. Quoted: “The cost of an IVF cycle using fresh eggs, without genetic testing, starts at $17,600.” Confirm what is included before comparing prices.
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