Health Minister Edwina Hart has said that health boards were working with the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee (WHSSC) to replace private provision.
In an answer given to Nick Bourne, the leader of the Conservatives in the assembly, in February, she said: "The transition to an NHS service is planned to ensure that service standards and current waiting times are not adversely affected.
"WHSSC's priority is to ensure that patients' clinical continuity is not compromised and patients who have already been seen by the private provider will be able to complete their cycle of treatment."
The WHSSC said new patients had been seen in Neath since 1 April.
"Patients who have already had a consultation at the London Women's Clinic or those who have had a first cycle and are eligible for a second will continue to be treated at the London Women's Clinic.
"This is to ensure that continuity of care is maintained for patients.
"WHSSC are working with the London Women's Clinic to ensure that patients will not be disadvantaged as a result of the change in provider."
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