Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Wednesday 20 Feb 2013

1. IVF TREATMENT LIMIT RAISED TO 42

The NHS should in future offer IVF fertility treatment to women as old as 42, up from 38, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, which sets the official guidelines, recommended yesterday. The NHS should also offer IVF to all couples struggling with fertility after two years of failed attempts, down from three.

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