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HFEA

British

abbreviation

Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority

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Data from the UK regulator of the fertility industry HFEA, shows that in 2019, 3,147 single women in the UK received fertility treatment with donor sperm.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

She added: "Current patients may continue to be treated at the unit despite the licence suspension by the HFEA, and our very dedicated staff are keen to support patients in whatever way they can."

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2024

Julia Chain, who chairs HFEA, said she was "concerned" about people having to import sperm because using "online donors can be extremely risky".

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2022

This is in line with guidelines set by UK fertility regulator HFEA, which says fertility declines with age, so the optimum time for egg freezing is before a woman turns 35.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2022

The UK government legalized mitochondrial-replacement therapy in 2015, but the HFEA, which was given the power to regulate the technique, had asked for more research before allowing any clinic to trial it.

From Nature • Nov. 29, 2016

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