The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority is the UK's independent regulator overseeing the use of gametes and embryos in fertility treatment and research.

The HFEA licenses centres carrying out In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF), other assisted conception procedures and human embryo research, and provides a range of detailed information for patients, professionals, the public and Government.

Latest

Baby screened for breast cancer gene - Over the weekend, a number of newspapers reported that the first baby to be screened to avoid hereditary breast cancer is due to be born. While most of the reporting was accurate, several newspapers published misleading information. Find out what happened 22/12/2008
Our reproductive immunology page has been updated and expanded to include more detailed information. Read about reproductive immunology 22/12/2008
High Court turns down application for judicial review of hybrids licences. Read the HFEA statement. 09/12/2008
We are consulting with patients and clinicians about changes to our Code of Practice, consent forms and the way we present information. Find out how to have your say. 17/11/2008

Judy's story

"After two years of trying for a baby we went to our GP and learnt that my husband had no sperm. The GP suggested donor insemination (DI)." Judy tells their story.

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For Patients and their supporters

About infertility, treatments, choosing a clinic and understanding success rates.

Find a clinic
For Donors and donor-conceived people

About becoming a donor, the donor register and anonymity issues.
How we Regulate treatment and research

Guidelines forming the Code of Practice. Research licences, Directions and letters issues to clinics. Public consultations.
About the HFEA What we do

Our background, organisational structure and members. Publications, jobs, & public events.