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This submission provides the formal response from the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) to the government’s open consultation on the Women's Health Strategy

Last updated: 16 June 2021

Review date: 16 June 2023

For most patients, having a routine cycle of proven fertility treatment is effective without using any treatment add-ons.

Last updated: 16 October 2023

Review date: 16 October 2025

Last updated: 17 April 2022

Review date: 17 April 2024

Read the full speech delivered by our Chair Sally Cheshire at the 2018 Progress Educational Trust conference, that looks back at the legacy of the 2008 HFE Act.

Last updated: 5 December 2018

Review date: 5 December 2020

If you need to have fertility treatment you have two options: you can either pay for it yourself or you can see if you’re eligible for treatment on the NHS.

Last updated: 5 April 2016

Review date: 5 April 2018

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

Last updated: 9 November 2022

Review date: 9 November 2024

HFEA launches #WhoIsMyDonor campaign to raise awareness of donor conception.

Last updated: 6 September 2023

Review date: 6 September 2025

Every year around 12,000 people have treatment with the help of a donor. Find out more about donor conception and how you can donate your eggs, sperm or embryos.

Last updated: 7 April 2016

Review date: 7 April 2018

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

Last updated: 6 September 2021

Review date: 6 September 2023

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

Last updated: 12 November 2021

Review date: 12 November 2023