Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA)

This afternoon, we will be giving evidence at the ongoing WEC inquiry into egg donation and egg freezing. Watch the session here from 2:20pm: bit.ly/HFEA-WECInquir… Read our written evidence here: bit.ly/HFEA-WECInquir… #Fertility #FertilityTreatment

Embryo testing and treatments like PGT-M can help people who have a serious inherited condition in their family avoid passing it on to any children they might have. To date, we have approved more than 2,000 genetic conditions for PGT-M. bit.ly/HFEA-PGT #PGTM

March is #EndometriosisActionMonth2026 - according to Endometriosis UK, the average time to receive a diagnosis is now 9 years and 4 months. One of our Patient Engagement Forum members, Bethan, shares how unexplained fertility led to her diagnosis: bit.ly/HFEA-EndoActio…

We know that people’s experience of fertility treatment can differ, which is why we established our #PatientEngagementForum (PEF) to inform the work we do and, most importantly, to give patients a voice. Read more here: bit.ly/patient-engage… #Fertility

Today is #InternationalWomensDay, so we want to acknowledge all the strong women going through fertility treatment and share some of our followers’ advice on how to support others on their fertility journey. Find information on emotional support here: bit.ly/HFEAEmotionalS…

Our website is full of impartial, accurate information about IVF, clinics, and other fertility treatments from the UK government fertility regulator. Head to our website to find out more: bit.ly/HFEA-Homepage #FertilityTreatment #Fertility

For more fertility data for women aged 38 and over, visit: bit.ly/HFEA-Dashboard

If you are a woman aged 38 and over considering fertility treatment, it is important to understand the different treatment options available to you, as well as how you can get the support you need. Read more here: bit.ly/WomenOver38 #FertilityTreatment

Also known as ‘shared motherhood’ or ‘shared parenthood’, reciprocal IVF is where eggs are collected from one partner and fertilised with donor sperm before being transferred into the other partner’s womb. You can find out more here: bit.ly/HFEA-Reciproca… #LGBTHistoryMonth

Mayer Rokitansky Kuster Hauser syndrome (MRKH) is a congenital condition affecting 1 in 5,000 female births. Charlie Bishop, Director of MRKH Connect, shares her experience living with the condition. Read Charlie’s blog here: bit.ly/HFEA-BLOG-MRKH #InternationalMRKHDay

Our Choose a Fertility Clinic (CaFC) tool allows you to view treatments, inspection reports, patient ratings, success rates, and more to help you choose the most suitable clinic for you. Access CaFC here: bit.ly/HFEA-ChooseAFe… #ChooseAFertilityClinic #PatientPerspectives

LGBT+ people wanting a family with a biological connection may need to have fertility treatment, and our recent report found that the number of female same-sex couples has doubled over the past ten years. Find out more: bit.ly/HFEA-Fertility… #LGBTHistoryMonth

Today is #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience. In the field of fertility, women have always been at the cutting edge of scientific advancement, and we've celebrated just a few of them here. Find out more in our blog: bit.ly/Internationalw… #Fertility #WomenInSTEM

Pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT-P) is unlawful for use in the UK, as it does not meet the criteria for genetic testing and is currently not backed by evidence from scientific studies. Find out more here: bit.ly/HFEA-PGT-P-blog #Fertility #FertilityTreatment

Today is #WorldCancerDay If you’re having certain types of cancer treatment, including chemotherapy or radiotherapy, you might want to consider your options when it comes to preserving your fertility. Find out more: bit.ly/HFEAFertilityP… #Fertility #FertilityTreatment

Did you know that you can rate your own experience using our Choose a Fertility Clinic (CaFC) tool? These are then shown on the main profile page for each clinic. Access CaFC here: bit.ly/HFEA-ChooseAFe… #ChooseAFertilityClinic #FertilityTreatment

When starting fertility treatment, you want to find the best clinic for you. Here are some factors to consider. Find out more: bit.ly/HFEA-ChooseAFe… #ChooseAFertilityClinic #FertilityTreatment

Today marks two years since we published our award-winning HFEA dashboard. With data going back over 30 years, it allows you to easily view and interpret data on fertility treatment. Access the dashboard here: bit.ly/HFEA-Dashboard #FertilityTreatment #FertilityData