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We provide free, clear and impartial information to all affected by fertility treatment. We are the UK Government's independent regulator overseeing fertility treatment and research.

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Some conditions that affect your fertility may be treatable with with surgery. Find out more.

Read the latest meeting documents from our Scientific and Clinical Advances Advisory Committee

Read our annual report for 2016 - 2017.

Find out more about the great organisations we work with from across the fertility sector.

Our next Authority meeting takes place on Wednesday 13 September.

Read our new fertility treatment and preservation information for trans and non-binary people.

View our step-by-step guide to fertility treatment

Read our business plan for 2017 - 2018.

The Fertility Podcast team have released their latest episode in which some of our staff discuss the new website with host Natalie.

Our health and care information has achieved IFS certification.

Find out more about Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) as a fertility treatment.

We want to hear from you! Share your experience of treatment and care at your clinic, using our new patient rating feature in Choose a Fertility Clinic

Find out more about in vitro fertilisation, also known as IVF.

Saskia had two daughters thanks to several cycles of IVF treatment. Read her story here.

Your views are needed on the EU legislation on blood, tissues and cells

Catch up on the latest HFEA news items and press releases.

Our strategy for 2017-2020 puts patients at the centre of what we do. Read about our vision and our plans.

Read our new consent guides for patients and donors

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