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People have fertility treatment for all kinds of reasons. Whatever your situation get clear, impartial information that will help you make the best decisions for you and your family.

Last updated: 7 April 2016

Review date: 7 April 2018

Fertility treatment can be an emotional rollercoaster so getting support from people who can relate to what you’re going through is very important. This page will help you understand the different types of support available and how to find them.

Last updated: 11 March 2016

Review date: 11 March 2018

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

For many people, using donated sperm is the only chance they have of fulfilling their dream to have a family.

Last updated: 14 April 2016

Review date: 14 April 2018

When you register as a sperm or egg donor, you will be able to provide some information about yourself, such as a personal description and a goodwill message for any children born from your donation. This page will give you some help in deciding what to include.

Last updated: 22 May 2017

Review date: 22 May 2019

The law around releasing a sperm, egg or embryo donor’s personal information to people conceived from their donation changed in April 2005. Understand exactly what people conceived from your donation can find out about you and when.

Last updated: 17 June 2016

Review date: 17 June 2018

Last updated: 17 June 2016

Review date: 17 June 2018

Choosing to donate your eggs to someone in need is an amazing, selfless act that gives hope to the thousands of women who are unable to conceive naturally. Find out more about what egg donation involves and if it’s something you can offer.

Last updated: 18 July 2016

Review date: 18 July 2018

If you’ve had fertility treatment, you may have frozen embryos which you decide not to use yourself.

Last updated: 18 July 2016

Review date: 18 July 2018

Counselling and support can be helpful for people thinking of accessing information about their donor, donor-conceived sibling(s) or individuals born from their donation.

Last updated: 20 December 2016

Review date: 20 December 2018