HFEA leaflets

These leaflets are written for patients to provide information on a number of issues related to fertility treatment.  Can't find one you are looking for? It maybe replaced by our new patient factsheets.

 About the HFEA download (124 Kb) 
An introduction to the work of the HFEA. 

 What you need to know about using donated Sperm, Eggs or Embryos in your treatment  download (43.5 Kb)

If you are considering using donated sperm, eggs or embryos, there are some things that are important to think about. This leaflet is designed to:

• help you prepare to receive donated sperm, eggs or embryos
• enable you to understand how the law affects you and your family
• answer your questions about using donated sperm, eggs or embryos
• encourage you to think about the emotional and psychological issues you will face.

 Embryo research download (184 Kb)
All research projects that involve the creation, keeping or use of human embryos outside the body must be licensed by the HFEA.