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

Changes to legal parenthood: Same sex couples undergoing fertility treatment will have the right to name both partners on their child's birth certificate from Monday 6 April. Read the press release here
The HFEA have released the latest clinic treatment data. The figures cover live birth data for the period 01/07/06 – 30/06/07 and pregnancy rate data from 01/07/07 – 30/06/08. Visit our ‘Find a clinic’ search to see the latest figures. 02/04/2009
HFEA has published a statement on the risk of birth defects from assisted reproductive technology. Read the statement 24/03/2009
HFEA statement on decision regarding donor codes: read the statement 20/03/2009
Would you allow your identifiable information to be used for research purposes? Respond to our survey now 16/03/2009

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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.