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Review criteria for fertility referrals on the NHS and fund research into PCOS

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closedDepartment of Health and Social CareOpened 4 September 2025Closed 4 March 2026

Background

We want a review into NHS fertility guidelines to consider how people with PCOS and a BMI over 35 can access fertility referrals. We also want the Government to fund more research into PCOS, including causes, treatment, and finding a cure for this life-impacting condition.

Additional details

PCOS can cause weight gain, infertility and serious long-term health risks. Many with PCOS are denied fertility referrals due to BMI, even though the condition contributes to higher weight. We think this could be discriminatory and prevents access to care. PCOS needs more research and fairer treatment in the NHS.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

South DorsetLloyd Hatton
9
West DorsetEdward Morello
6
Hamilton and Clyde ValleyImogen Walker
4
Frome and East SomersetAnna Sabine
3
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shireMr Angus MacDonald
2
Manchester CentralLucy Powell
2
CaerphillyChris Evans
2
South ShieldsEmma Lewell
2
StevenageKevin Bonavia
2
Truro and FalmouthJayne Kirkham
2
NuneatonJodie Gosling
2
Hammersmith and ChiswickAndy Slaughter
2
Islington South and FinsburyEmily Thornberry
2
North ShropshireHelen Morgan
2
Belfast NorthJohn Finucane
2
Derby SouthBaggy Shanker
1
Croydon EastNatasha Irons
1
BracknellPeter Swallow
1
Coventry EastMary Creagh
1
Corby and East NorthamptonshireLee Barron
1

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 735628.