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Our Authority members are non staff members who are appointed to bring an objective point of view to our board and committees. This page introduces you to them and tells you a bit about their background.

Last updated: 11 April 2016

Review date: 11 April 2018

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

Last updated: 20 December 2024

Review date: 20 December 2026

Last updated: 8 March 2016

Review date: 8 March 2018

More people than ever want to find out about their genetic make-up and with our appetite to dive deep into our DNA and ancestry becoming increasingly popular, it’s not surprising that DIY DNA testing kits are on the Christmas list for many this year.

Last updated: 2 January 2020

Review date: 2 January 2022

Contacting your donor-conceived genetic sibling(s) can raise unexpected feelings, so before you decide whether to go ahead it’s important to think about what effect this could have on you and your family.

Last updated: 18 May 2017

Review date: 18 May 2019

For around half of heterosexual couples trying to conceive, the cause of infertility is sperm-related. ICSI is the most common and successful treatment for male infertility.

Last updated: 31 March 2016

Review date: 31 March 2018

The Authority, our board, meets regularly throughout the year to discuss and determine policy and practice.

Last updated: 27 September 2016

Review date: 27 September 2018

Our dashboard gives users the opportunity to explore HFEA data and find statistics on their own areas of interest. This page explains how to use the dashboard effectively.

Last updated: 22 November 2023

Review date: 22 November 2025

Professor Turi King looks at the sperm donor’s dilemma

Last updated: 26 November 2021

Review date: 26 November 2023