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Fertility

Helping everyone on their path to pregnancy

About Vhi fertility

  • At Vhi, we offer the latest treatments and services to support you at every step. 
  • Your journey starts with a consultation provided by a fertility specialist from our network of trusted providers, who will help guide your care.
  • We're here to make fertility treatment easier to access. Many of our plans include contributions for each fertility treatment from €50 up to €2,000, depending on the treatment, and plan - limitations apply. 

Did you know?

One in six adults will experience fertility problems.

World Health Organisation

Treatment options

Egg freezing.

Fertility tests.

Frozen Embryo Transfer.

Intrauterine Insemination (IUI).

Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI).

In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF).

Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT).

Sperm freezing.

How it works

You do not need GP referral to access these services, though it is advised to speak to your GP for support and advice.

Available at our nationwide partner locations

Vhi fertility services are available at fertility clinics nationwide, giving you access to expert care and support. Listed in alphabetical order: 

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Beacon Care Fertility

Limerick, Drogheda and Dublin.

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Merrion Fertility Clinic

60 Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2.

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ReproMed Fertility Care

Cork, Dublin, Galway and Kilkenny.

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SIMS

SIMS IVF

Dublin (Clonskeagh and Swords) and Cork.

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thérapie Fertility

Dublin (Carrickmines), Dundalk, Galway, Limerick and Belfast.

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Waterstone Clinic

Dublin, Cork, Kildare, Limerick and Waterford.

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Where else am I covered?

Here, you can log in to MyVhi and check your cover to find your fertility network.

Costs and cover

Initial consultation: typically €100 - €150 depending on your plan. Some plans may have no fertility cover.

Tests/screening: we pay either a percentage or specific amount towards many fertility tests/screening, depending on your plan. This is paid directly to your chosen clinic. 

Preservation: egg/sperm freezing – many plans offer set benefits (i.e. €1,000 for egg freezing, once per lifetime).

Treatment: we provide specified amounts/percentages on up to 2 treatments per lifetime on many plans. Benefits are specific to each plan, as are treatments covered.

Support services: benefit towards fertility counselling and complementary supports like acupuncture are plan dependent.

Fertility cover depends wholly on your plan. See your Table of Benefits for details. Benefits are paid directly by Vhi to your chosen clinic. Note, gender specific benefits can only be claimed by the insured member using that benefit (i.e. IUI can only be claimed by our female members). 

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Starting your fertility journey

Vhi has approved fertility centres throughout the country. You can contact your nearest one to book an appointment.

Vhi's medical facilities directory

Did you know?

You can find out more about publicly funded fertility treatment by visiting HSE.ie

Frequently asked questions

Fertility benefits are available to the insured member only.

No. We do not cover fertility treatment abroad. We are partnered with a number of specialist clinics in Ireland only. You will find those listed in our Directory of Approved Medical Facilities.

Depending on your plan, we provide cover for many tests that involve scans, hormone testing, semen analysis and other pathology tests. We do not cover exploratory gynaecological procedures like hysteroscopy or similar. 

Yes, once they're included on your plan these benefits are open to all adult members, including single people, LGBTQ+, individuals and all family types. 

We do not provide cover for, or towards, donor sperm or donor eggs for any member.

Vhi has a 52-week waiting period for new members. A waiting period may also apply if you decide to upgrade your existing plan.

Related services

You may find a number of our other services helpful also. These include: