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The first young people affected by changes to UK donor anonymity law in 2005 become eligible to find out who their donor is. Read this blog to find out more.

In this blog, Andreia, a fertility patient, opens up about her experience of infertility and her eventual diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

To celebrate World Embryologist Day, HFEA Authority Member and Clinical Embryologist Jason Kasraie, reflects on how his career and how the sector has changed over time.

Clinical Inspector and nurse Nicola, blogs about what sparked her interest in nursing and how her 20 years of experience has equipped her for her HFEA role.

Does geography play a role in who may be able to access fertility treatment? The short answer is yes. Urban areas are better served with assisted fertility.

To mark stress awareness month, Mel writes this blog to explain how she felt ahead of egg collection.

In this blog, HFEA Chair, Julia Chain, highlights four key areas for change within the HFE Act.

This Endometriosis Awareness Month, Helen shares her experience of endometriosis and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and how the conditions affected her fertility.

In this blog, geneticist Professor Turi King shares her views on donor anonymity in response to the HFEA opening a consultation on UK fertility law.

To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2023, HFEA PR & Communications Assistant, and GCS Apprentice, Molly Burnett shares her experience in this blog.

Joanne had several rounds of IVF before deciding to use an egg donor. In this blog, Joanne discusses her initial fears about donation.

RCN’s Professional Lead for Midwifery and Women’s Health Carmel Bagness blogs about the ‘Transition from Fertility to Maternity Care’ guidance.

In this blog, Conor, a young person who was diagnosed with cancer, talks about the challenges he faced when trying to decide whether to preserve his fertility.

‘The HFEA 30 years on - what needs to change?’ - blog by Julia Chain, HFEA Chair.

Laura-Rose Thorogood, Founder of The LGBT Mummies Tribe, on becoming a mother

Jane Denton, Director of The Multiple Births Foundation, looks at the progress made to reduce IVF multiple birth rates.

Clare Goulty on her fertility journey spanning six years.

Tracy shares her journey of being a parent to donor-conceived children.

Donor Andrew shares his experience of discovering that a child had been born using his donation.

Michael from TwoDads talks about their experience with using surrogacy to have their family.

Former fertility patient Jo, who had her baby after five years of fertility treatment, shares her advice on treatment add-ons and the importance of information.

Chief Executive of Endometriosis UK, Emma Cox, dispels some myths about the condition for Endometriosis Awareness Month.

Angela Pericleous-Smith, Chair of BICA, offers advice on dealing with the festive season and its emotional complications.

Noni Martins is a Zimbabwean-British blogger at unfertility.com who hopes to break the silence, stigma and shame by demystifying the infertility & IVF journey.

Reverend Ermal Kirby, ordained minister of The Methodist Church and member of the Authority, discusses infertility issues in the African and Caribbean communities.

Amanda Evans, HFEA Research Manager, discusses our latest report: Family formations in fertility treatment 2018 (published September 2020).

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought big changes to all of us. The fertility sector is no exception.

Professor Turi King looks at the sperm donor’s dilemma

Rebecca Lea and Kathy Niakan discuss the development of CRISPR-based techniques.

David Archard's thoughts on the Warnock Report's discussion about future possible developments in the gene editing of early-stage embryos.

Debbie Kennett discusses whether anonymity for donors until children turn 18 can be maintained.

Andy Greenfield looks at the impact of scientific progress on future reproductive medicine and the HFEA.

Fertility Network's Kate Brian on the importance of access to good support and accurate information for fertility patients.

Outgoing HFEA Chair Sally Cheshire has her say on what our 30th anniversary means.

2021 is the 30th anniversary of the HFEA. In this article Peter Thompson, our Chief Executive looks to the future of fertility treatment.