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

Last updated: 2 December 2022

Review date: 2 December 2024

Reverend Ermal Kirby has been appointed as the newest Lay Member to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA).

Last updated: 25 March 2019

Review date: 25 March 2021

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

Last updated: 6 December 2019

Review date: 6 December 2021

Some clinics offer free or discounted IVF treatment to patients who agree to share their eggs with another patient or couple having treatment.

Last updated: 22 November 2016

Review date: 22 November 2018

UK statistics for IVF and DI treatment, storage, and donation. Published: May 2021.

Last updated: 17 May 2021

Review date: 17 May 2023

Surrogacy is when a woman carries and gives birth to a baby for another couple. Find out more about what surrogacy involves and if it might be right for you. Please note we don’t regulate most aspects of surrogacy.

Last updated: 8 April 2016

Review date: 8 April 2018

Certain conditions affecting a woman’s fertility such as endometriosis, fibroids and blocked fallopian tubes can be treated with surgery.

Last updated: 20 February 2017

Review date: 20 February 2019

Fertility treatment in the UK continues to be safe for patients, says UK fertility regulator.

Last updated: 30 September 2024

Review date: 30 September 2026

Health and Care Bill: changing the storage limits for human eggs, sperm and embryos

Last updated: 18 January 2022

Review date: 18 January 2024

Last updated: 7 October 2016

Review date: 7 October 2018