UCSF Center for Reproductive Health: Published BMI, Age & Price Policies
Hospital / university program · Verified: Nov 2026
On its official website, UCSF Center for Reproductive Health publishes an age limit of 45 with own eggs, a self-pay IVF price (from $20,900) and where egg retrievals are performed (outpatient surgery center or in-clinic procedure suite). We did not find a published bmi limit for egg retrieval, bmi limit for embryo transfer (fet) or maximum age with donor eggs on the pages we checked in Nov 2026.
What UCSF Center for Reproductive Health publishes
| Policy | Published value | Exact wording and source |
|---|---|---|
| BMI limit for egg retrieval / IVF | Not found on the clinic's public website | Ask the clinic before booking a consultation. |
| 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 45 (published) | “We will perform IVF for patients up to 45 years of age.” |
| 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 $20,900 | “However, our estimated cash-pay cost for IVF is $20,900 - $28,900. This is a high-level estimate, so please speak with one of our financial navigators to get transparent pricing information based on your specific needs.” |
| Where egg retrievals are done | Outpatient surgery center or in-clinic procedure suite | “The egg retrieval is a minimally invasive procedure done at CRH clinic. The procedure is done using IV sedation administered by anesthesiologist, so you are asleep but breathing on your own.” |
Scope: Program-level published policy. A network or program page does not always apply to every location; confirm with the location you plan to use.
Other statements on the official site
Egg donation offered to women over 45 (no maximum recipient age stated)“oocyte donation allows women over the age of 45 to experience the entire process of pregnancy”Source: crh.ucsf.edu/resources/fertility-faqs/ · checked Nov 2026
Cash-pay estimates include a 50% discount“The rates displayed above are high-level estimates and include a 50% cash-pay discount that has been applied to the total billed charges.”Source: crh.ucsf.edu/fertility-fees-and-cost/ · checked Nov 2026
Multicycle packages and loans mentioned (no refund criteria stated)“we offer various financial options — from multicycle packages to fertility care loans — so you can pick your treatment options with confidence.”Source: crh.ucsf.edu/financial-programs/ · checked Nov 2026
CDC-reported activity (2022)
1 CDC clinic record(s) matched to UCSF Center for Reproductive Health reported 3,473 ART cycles for 2022, 1,041 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UCSF Center for Reproductive Health San Francisco, CA | 3,473 | 1,041 | 416 | 139 | CDC record |
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Verified sources & official links
- Official website: crh.ucsf.edu/
- crh.ucsf.edu/resources/fertility-faqs/
- crh.ucsf.edu/fertility-fees-and-cost/
- crh.ucsf.edu/fertility-treatment/in-vitro-fertilization-ivf/
- crh.ucsf.edu/financial-programs/
- 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 UCSF Center for Reproductive Health have a BMI limit for IVF?
We did not find a BMI limit on the pages of its official website that we checked in Nov 2026. That does not mean there is none; ask the clinic before paying for a consultation.
What is the age limit for IVF with own eggs at UCSF Center for Reproductive Health?
Age limit 45 (published). Quoted from its website: “We will perform IVF for patients up to 45 years of age.”
How much does IVF cost at UCSF Center for Reproductive Health?
Its website lists from $20,900. Quoted: “However, our estimated cash-pay cost for IVF is $20,900 - $28,900. This is a high-level estimate, so please speak with one of our financial navigators to get transparent pricing information based on your specific needs.” Confirm what is included before comparing prices.
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