FAQs for patients
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Sex selection
The term ‘sex selection’ is used to refer to various processes that allow you to choose the sex of an embryo. In the UK sex selection is only allowed for medical reasons. Get answers to your questions on this technique.
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Treatment
Your questions on all aspects of fertility treatment answered - from the risks involved, to the ins and outs of using donor eggs or sperm.
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Transferring, importing and exporting from abroad
There are many issues that should be considered before going ahead with fertility treatment outside the UK. Find the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
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New parenthood law
The change in parenthood law will affect who can be registered as a child’s legal father or second parent when the child has been conceived following fertility treatment. Read the FAQs on all aspects of the law change.
Page last updated: 28 August 2009
Find out what fertility treatment options are available and what to expect if you decide to go ahead.