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 licences 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.

Pregnancy rate information for 2007 for each clinic is now available through the 'Find a clinic ' search. Go to Find a clinic. 02/07/2008
Statement from the HFEA: Angela McNab has decided to leave the HFEA to pursue her career with the Department of Health, with effect from 30 September 2008. She will remain on secondment to the Department of Health until that time.

The HFEA thanks Angela for her dedicated service and the achievements she has made, and wishes her well in the future. 02/07/2008
Doctors, embryologists, nurses, patient groups and the HFEA have come together to launch a new national strategy to reduce the number of multiple pregnancies - the single biggest health risk of fertility treatment. Visit Oneatatime.org.uk 27/06/2008

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.

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For Donors and donor-conceived people

About becoming a donor, the donor register and anonymity issues.
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Guidelines forming the Code of Practice. Research licences, Directions and letters issues to clinics. Public consultations.

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