Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA)
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The HFEA is the UK's independent regulator overseeing the use of gametes and embryos in fertility treatment and research.
London, UK
Joined February 2009
This #TimeToTalk day, we are offering some tips for coping during fertility treatment. Going through treatment can bring up emotions you may find difficult to navigate or struggle to understand. For details on what emotional support is available:
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We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who took the time to fill out our National Patient Survey. Your responses provide valuable insights into the fertility sector. Keep an eye out for the final report being published in the coming months. #NPS2024
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Today is #WorldCancerDay. Cancer survivor Lauren was diagnosed at 25 and decided to freeze her eggs before undergoing chemotherapy treatment. Lauren shares her experience of fertility preservation in her blog. Read it here:
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There are only two days to go until our virtual webinar about the HFEA register and how to apply for access. 🗓️ 5th February 2025 ⏰ 1-2pm 💻 Teams webinar Sign up here: #FertilityData
Are you interested in analysing data from the UK fertility national register? Join our virtual webinar for an overview of the HFEA register and how to apply for access. 🗓️5th February 2025 ⏰1-2pm 💻Teams webinar Sign up here:
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Today, we are celebrating one year of our award-winning dashboard🎉 With data going back over 30 years, the dashboard is a useful resource for clinicians, researchers, journalists and fertility patients. Try it out if you haven't: #FertilityData
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"IVGs raise important questions and that is why the HFEA has recommended that they should be subject to statutory regulation in time, and that biologically dangerous use of IVGs in treatment should never be permitted." Read our full statement here:
Could lab grown human eggs and sperm be a reality within 10 years? Peter Thompson, chief executive of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, describes the leading science behind the idea, and some of the ethical considerations that follow. #R4Today
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If you are undergoing fertility treatment, you may have consultations or scans at a satellite clinic. These clinics are not licenced by the HFEA, and you will need to attend a licensed clinic for egg collection or embryo transfer procedures.
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Our next Authority meeting will be held on Wednesday 12th March 2025. You can access our previous Authority meeting papers and recordings here: #FertilityTreatment
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There are only 2 weeks left to go until our webinar about accessing the HFEA register for research. The HFEA register is believed to be the longest running database of its kind in the world. 🗓️ 5th February 2025 ⏰ 1-2pm 💻 Teams webinar Sign up here:
Are you interested in analysing data from the UK fertility national register? Join our virtual webinar for an overview of the HFEA register and how to apply for access. 🗓️5th February 2025 ⏰1-2pm 💻Teams webinar Sign up here:
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Average IVF pregnancy and birth rates using fresh embryo transfers have increased for all ages since 2012. To read more data from our Fertility Treatment 2022 report, visit: #FertilityTreatment #FertilityData
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For many people, using donated sperm is the only chance of fulfilling their dream to have a family. Using a licensed fertility clinic means you will have no legal rights or responsibilities to children conceived from your donation. Find out more:
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Our treatment add-ons rating system was developed with patients and professionals in the fertility sector to help patients make informed decisions about their treatment. For more information on our treatment add-ons rating system, go to:
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We are recruiting an Inspector (Clinical) to join our team of inspectors for a 9 month contract to cover maternity leave. If you have a clinical or nursing background and experience of working in a senior role, this could be the job for you. Apply here:
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Did you know, our Register is believed to be the longest running database of its kind in the world? Since 1991, we have collected data and statistics about every fertility treatment cycle performed each year in the UK. To learn more, go to:
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Our Research & Intelligence team are presenting our 'Family formations in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) treatment in the UK' poster at the Fertility 2025 Conference. To read the full report, go to: #FertilityConferences
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Are you interested in analysing data from the UK fertility national register? Join our virtual webinar for an overview of the HFEA register and how to apply for access. 🗓️5th February 2025 ⏰1-2pm 💻Teams webinar Sign up here:
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Season's greetings from everyone at the HFEA! We will be taking a break from our social media channels until the new year but you can still head to our website if you need any information about fertility treatment:
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If you're considering starting fertility treatment, read our tips on starting the process and factors to consider when choosing a clinic. Our website has impartial information about fertility treatments, clinics and our data dashboard. Visit:
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