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Last updated: 13 May 2016

Review date: 13 May 2018

In this blog, Nadine, a member of our Patient Engagement Forum, discusses her experience of endometriosis, which led to her pursuing fertility treatment and surrogacy.

Last updated: 12 March 2025

Review date: 12 March 2027

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

Why I became an egg donor – Hayley’s story Hayley decided to become an egg donor after splitting up from her partner. Here’s her story.

Last updated: 20 September 2019

Review date: 20 September 2021

Many people express anxieties about their knowledge of their child’s family medical history and how it might impact them in the future. This page will provide information about the screening requirements of donors to reassure parents of donor conceived children.

Last updated: 22 May 2017

Review date: 22 May 2019

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

Last updated: 14 February 2022

Review date: 14 February 2024

If you’re thinking about going overseas for fertility treatment, there’s a lot to consider. It may seem obvious, but fertility treatment isn’t regulated in the same way outside the UK. Find out more about having treatment abroad.

Last updated: 14 July 2016

Review date: 14 July 2018

Last updated: 18 May 2021

Review date: 18 May 2023

Last updated: 24 June 2020

Review date: 24 June 2022

The HFEA is responsible for collecting data and statistics about the fertility treatment performed each year in the UK. Browse some of the key facts and statistics here.

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Review date: 4 March 2026