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Drugs that may be used during fertility treatment All injections should be administered into the lower abdominal wall and given as instructed by staff. 1. GnRH-a drugs (Buserelin, Synarel, Prostap) These drugs are given as either a nasal spray or an injection. The aim of this medication is to switch off the fertility hormones produced […]

Following fertility treatment, you may have frozen embryos which you decide not to use yourself.  You could consider donating these embryos to a woman or couple who otherwise might not be able to have a much longed-for family.  This information leaflet is designed for people who are considering donating their frozen embryos to others.  If […]

Why do some couples need embryo donation? Some couples may require donated embryos if they are unlikely to conceive a baby by using their own eggs and sperm or are at a high risk of passing on an inherited disease. Legal Implications Legally and socially, once you receive the frozen embryos you will be the […]

Decisions Regarding Your Stored Embryos Making a decision about the future of your remaining frozen embryos can be difficult, especially if you have already decided, for whatever reason, that you do not wish to use them in any further treatment of your own. The significance of these embryos is unique to each individual. For some, […]

When the first donor conceived children were born a few decades ago parents were routinely encouraged not to tell them about their biological identity. The argument seemed to be that “What you don’t know won’t hurt you”. Why risk rejection by family and friends? Why risk potential rejection by your child? The experience of donor […]

Why do some couples need egg donation? There are a variety of reasons why some women may not be able to produce their own eggs or produce enough good quality eggs during IVF (in vitro fertilisation). The most common reasons are: – Who can become an egg donor? Women who are considering becoming egg donors […]

Why do some couples need egg donation? There are a variety of reasons why some women may not be able to produce their own eggs or produce enough good quality eggs during IVF (in vitro fertilisation). The most common reasons are: – Under these circumstances the best option is egg donation. Who can become an […]

What is ICSI? ICSI is a fertility treatment has been a treatment option since 1992 to treat couples where the cause of infertility is a severe sperm problem. Before the development of ICSI the only treatment option would be to use donor sperm. ICSI offers the hope that men with sperm problems can have children […]

This information leaflet aims to explain about parental rights, responsibilities and some of the issues surrounding Legal Parenthood. Legal Parenthood and parental responsibility are not the same. Parental responsibility can fall to several people connected to a child, until that child is 18. Legal parenthood is a position that can be held by a maximum […]

Fertility Treatment, Sperm and Egg Donation Advice in the UK You may be aware of the current concerns regarding Zika virus infection and the harm it may cause to a baby during pregnancy. In the UK, current advice is that women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should consider avoiding travel to countries […]