Trans and non binary fertility preservation: egg freeze information

Who is eligible for NHS-funded egg storage?

To qualify for NHS-funded egg storage, it does not matter whether you are single or in a relationship, but you must meet specific criteria for fertility preservation. In Scotland, the current eligibility requirements are:

• You must be under 40.
• Your BMI must be under 35.
• You must not have any biological children.
• You must not have undergone sterilisation.

Gender reassignment surgery after fertility preservation does not impact eligibility for NHS fertility treatment. However, separate criteria apply to access NHS-funded fertility treatment to use your stored eggs in the future. These criteria may change over time, and it is not possible to predict what the requirements will be in the years to come.