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Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority

We are the UK's independent fertility treatment and research regulator.

We are the UK’s independent regulator of fertility treatment and research using human embryos. A world-class expert organisation in the fertility sector, we were the first statutory body of our type in the world.

03/09/2026

In 2024, the number of egg freezing cycles remained at a similar level to 2023, and our data shows that the number of people returning to use their frozen eggs is much lower.

Our award-winning dashboard is produced from data collected by licensed fertility clinics in the UK. You can explore HFEA data and find statistics on your own areas of interest. View our dashboard: https://bit.ly/HFEA-Dashboard

01/09/2026

It’s Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month. Some cancer treatments, like chemotherapy or radiotherapy, can affect your fertility. There are several options for preserving your fertility if you wish. For more information, head to our website: https://www.hfea.gov.uk/

26/08/2026

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of a HFEA report? In our latest blog, Ruby Relton, our Social Research Manager, breaks down a day in the life managing reports and analysing data. Read the blog for more: https://bit.ly/HFEA-dayinthelife-socialresearch

25/08/2026

You may have seen recent news around fertility treatment abroad. If you are considering fertility treatment abroad, there are a lot of important factors to consider, and you should do as much research as possible. Find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/HFEA-FertilityTreatmentAbroad

22/08/2026

Since launch, Choose a Fertility Clinic (CaFC) has been a key resource for patients and clinics alike, with over 200,000 people using it last year alone. If you’re starting your fertility journey, it’s important to make sure you understand what to be looking for in a prospective clinic, and what CaFC has to offer. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/HFEA-ChooseAFertilityClinic

18/08/2026

In recent years, the number of patients choosing to freeze their eggs has increased. Despite this, it makes up a comparatively small portion, 7%, of all treatment cycles taking place in the UK.

It’s important the people don’t consider egg freezing to be an insurance policy and are aware that it does not guarantee a baby in the future. There are lots of things people should think about before freezing their eggs, find out more here: www.hfea.gov.uk/about-us/media-centre/egg-freezing-a-factsheet/.

15/08/2026

We have been collecting data on all IVF and donor insemination treatments performed in the UK since 1 August 1991. In 2011, we started turning this data into reports, with our latest finding that patients underwent more than 100,000 treatment and storage cycles in 2024. Our data continues to play an important part in highlighting trends, issues, and inequalities experienced by patients across the UK.

11/08/2026

Clomifene cirate (clomid) is a fertility drug that stimulates the ovaries to produce more eggs. It's often the first treatment offered to patients with polycystic ovaries, and can also help those with late or irregular periods.

Got a question about a fertility treatment or terminology? Head to our website and explore our glossary for more information.

08/08/2026

Our last The Fertility Sector report, which summarises our regulatory work for the year, showed that 141 clinics were licensed by the HFEA in 2024/25. All HFEA licensed clinics are expected to adhere to the law and our Code of Practice to protect patients and donors across the UK.

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