2000

13-12-2000: Over 50,000 babies born following IVF treatment in the UK since first success in 1978

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority's (HFEA) Annual Report, published today, shows that over 50,000 babies have been born following in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment in the UK since it was first successful in 1978.

25-01-2000: HFEA to permit use of frozen eggs in fertility treatment

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) today announced its decision to allow the Assisted Reproduction and Gynaecology Centre (ARCG) the carefully controlled use of frozen eggs in fertility treatment. This means for example, a woman who risks becoming infertile following cancer treatment, could use the eggs that she had removed and frozen.