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Pre-implantation genetic testing can be used by people who have a serious inherited disease in their family to avoid passing it onto their children.

Last updated: 5 April 2016

Review date: 5 April 2018

The independent expert panel convened by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) to undertake a review of mitochondrial donation techniques, has today recommended that those techniques be approved for “cautious” use in “specific circumstances”.

Last updated: 16 January 2017

Review date: 16 January 2019

We have provided a list of terms to help you understand some of the terminology that might be used when you are going through fertility treatment.

Last updated: 12 October 2022

Review date: 12 October 2024

We collect data and statistics about the fertility treatment cycles performed each year in the UK.

Last updated: 13 March 2018

Review date: 13 March 2020

Embryo testing and treatments can help people with a serious inherited disease in their family avoid passing the disease onto any children they might have.

Last updated: 5 May 2016

Review date: 5 May 2018

Embryo testing and treatments can be used by people who have serious inherited diseases in their family and want to avoid passing the disease onto their children. Find out what your options are and how to get started.

Last updated: 8 April 2016

Review date: 8 April 2018

On this page you will find summaries of embryo research projects currently taking place in the UK.

Last updated: 4 October 2017

Review date: 4 October 2019