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Women over 38
More and more women are having children in later life. As age affects your fertility this may mean you’re more likely to need fertility treatment. Get an overview of some of the key things you should be thinking about if you’re over 38 and planning a family.
Last updated: 8 April 2016
Review date: 8 April 2018
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Get support and advice
Thousands of people in the UK have been conceived with the help of donated eggs, sperm or embryos. If you're considering requesting information about your donor or donor-conceived siblings, we strongly recommend you get support first. Find out more about your support options on this page.
Last updated: 17 June 2016
Review date: 17 June 2018
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Preparing for possible contact from someone conceived from your donation
This page outlines what to expect, and the things to consider, if an adult conceived from your sperm, egg, or embryo donation applies to us to access the identifying information we hold about you.
Last updated: 22 May 2017
Review date: 22 May 2019
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Donating your sperm
For many people, using donated sperm is the only chance they have of fulfilling their dream to have a family.
Last updated: 14 April 2016
Review date: 14 April 2018
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Finding out about your donor and genetic siblings
We collect information from people who donate at licensed UK fertility clinics. On this page you can find out what information we hold on your donor.
Last updated: 8 April 2016
Review date: 8 April 2018
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Male infertility: “It’s not just about having a few extra tests. It’s about the right emotional and medical support.”
In this blog, Ian, founder of testhim, discusses the issue of male infertility and what more needs to be done to shift the “blame” away from women.
Last updated: 23 August 2024
Review date: 23 August 2026
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Professor Turi King reacts to HFEA consultation on modernising UK fertility law
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.
Last updated: 14 March 2023
Review date: 14 March 2025
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Donating your embryos
If you’ve had fertility treatment, you may have frozen embryos which you decide not to use yourself.
Last updated: 18 July 2016
Review date: 18 July 2018
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Using donated eggs, sperm or embryos in treatment
Many fertility treatments in the UK use donated sperm or eggs. Some people will always have known that they’ll need a donor to have a family. For others, finding out they need a donor can be a real shock. Find out more about using donated eggs, sperm or embryos in your treatment.
Last updated: 4 April 2016
Review date: 4 April 2018