Sue Tollefsen, a 59-year-old woman, garnered criticism from various segments after she attempted to get fertility treatment at a clinic in the UK.

Essex-based Tollefsen had gone for treatment to the London Women's Clinic situated at Harley Street.

She stated that she was 110 per cent sure for getting an IVF inspite the fact that in October she turns 60.

Tollefsen said on Sunday, "I agree there should be a cut-off point. Perhaps 65 is too old, but I'm still so healthy I don't see why I shouldn't be treated."

Peter Bowen-Simpkins, Medical Director at the London Women's Clinic in Harley Street, said, "I said that I was not in a position to say whether the clinic could offer her treatment and her specific case would be discussed by our executive committee if she wished.”

According to the guidelines from government, the NHS should recommend IVF only to women aged 23 to 39 years of age. Because IVF at an age more than the set age, have less chances of a successful conception.

Sources also added that if a woman can have a baby at a later age does not mean that she should have one. “Our clinic has a limit of 46, simply because it’s unusual for women to conceive after this point, even with egg donation," Simpkins added.