F-2010-00175 - Women consenting to research with identifiers

Summary of request

The Authority was asked what proportion of women consent to research based on data with identifiers.

HFEA response

Out of a total of 27,421 patients who have registered since October 2009, centres have reported that:

  • 17,297 have not consented to their information being used for research
  • 10,124 have consented to their information being used for research
  • Therefore 37% have said 'yes' (on the CD form) to their information being used for research


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