Code of Practice 9th edition
The new version of the Code of Practice is now available.
Welcome to the HFEA
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.
Latest information
Press release
New data reveals the UK fertility sector is performing well, and most patients are satisfied
Fertility preservation
Find out how and why people preserve their fertility.
Latest HFEA statement about treatment add ons
Read our statement from Peter Thompson, Chief Executive of the HFEA about treatment add ons
Welcome to our new authority members
We've welcomed four new authority members to our board. Find out more about them.
Fertility Week 2018
We supported National Fertility Week. Find out more.
New trends report
IVF treatment safer, more available and more successful than ever before, new report shows
Authority meeting
Find out what our board members discussed in our last Authority meeting
Getting started guide
Our Getting Started guide contains everything you need to know about fertility treatment. Read it here.
Thinking about freezing your eggs?
Read our guide to the latest information and statistics on egg freezing
Treatment information
Watch our new video on Intra-Uterine Insemination, also known as IUI.
New leaflet for parents of donor-conceived children
Find out what information you and your child can access about your donor and any possible donor-conceived genetic siblings.
State of the Sector
We've launched our first 'state of the sector' report, providing an overview of the UK’s fertility sector. Read more.
New patient videos
We have two new patient videos on our IVF and ICSI pages. Watch them here.
Looking after yourself
Fertility treatment can be an emotional roller coaster. Find out about what support is available.
Joint statement on the NGA multiple pregnancy report
Read our new joint report into the costs of multiple pregnancies
Press release
Our Chair spoke at the opening of a special IVF-themed exhibition to mark 40 years of IVF
Business plan 2018/2019
We have published our new business plan for the coming financial year. Read more.
Choose a Fertility Clinic
When searching for fertility clinics, there are several things to keep in mind. Start here.
News
Our Chair Sally Cheshire received her CBE in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday 12 December.
Freedom of Information
You can now browse all our FOI responses from 2012.
Press release
The UK reaches new milestones for fertility treatments
Authority meeting
Our next Authority meeting takes place on Wednesday 15 November.
Work for us
A career with us gives you the opportunity to learn something new every day and really make a difference to people's lives.
Work for usPublications
Our publications give you statistics and information on our work and what's happening in the fertility sector more generally.
PublicationsOur people
Find out about our senior management team, our board, when the next meeting is and what's happened at past meetings.
Our people