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  • Surrogacy: a factsheet

    A statement from the HFEA. Clare Ettinghausen, Director of Strategy and Corporate Affairs, said: “The HFEA has a limited role in surrogacy arrangements, overseeing only how clinics deliver the fertility treatment patient pathway and consents where surrogacy takes place in a licensed UK clinic. We have no remit in relation to regulating surrogacy arrangements that take place outside the UK.

    Last updated: 26 November 2024

    Review date: 26 November 2026

  • Donor Conception: things to consider before applying for information

    In this blog, Angela Pericleous-Smith, Chair of the British Infertility Counselling Association (BICA), explores the thoughts and feelings that may occur when considering whether to apply for information about your donor.

    Last updated: 5 December 2023

    Review date: 5 December 2025

  • Egg donation: a factsheet

    A statement from the HFEA. Clare Ettinghausen, Director of Strategy and Corporate Affairs, said: “There is a lot of information about egg donation and the recent increase in donor compensation. As the UK’s fertility regulator, we want to ensure that people are receiving correct information in the interest of patient safety and clarity.”

    Last updated: 17 October 2024

    Review date: 17 October 2026

  • Overview of HFEA public consultation on law reform 2023

    Consultation held February – April 2023 on reforming the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act. Published: November 2023.

    Last updated: 3 November 2023

    Review date: 3 November 2025

  • My advice for fertility patients: be informed and confident in your knowledge about treatment add-ons

    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.

    Last updated: 26 April 2021

    Review date: 26 April 2023

  • Endometrial receptivity testing

    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

  • Treatment stress: a 30-minute emotional rollercoaster of an appointment

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

    Last updated: 22 March 2023

    Review date: 22 March 2025

  • Frequently asked questions

    Going through fertility treatment is complex and is often an emotional time. There is a lot of information to digest and so many things to consider, so you’ll understandably have questions. This page provides answers to the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) and includes links to where you can find further information on this website.

    Last updated: 2 April 2019

    Review date: 2 April 2021

  • Family formations in fertility treatment 2022

    Preliminary UK family type statistics for IVF and DI treatment, storage, and donation. Published: November 2024.

    Last updated: 14 November 2024

    Review date: 14 November 2026

  • Impact of COVID-19 on fertility treatment 2020

    Last updated: 9 May 2022

    Review date: 9 May 2024