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Four radical new fertility treatments just a few years away from clinics Synthetic embryos and three-person babies among advances revised fertility laws need to consider

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A new UK law came into force at the start of July providing greater flexibility for people who wish to store their eggs, ***m or . From 1 July 2022, all patients can store their eggs, s***m and embryos for their own treatment for up to 55 years, providing they reconsent every 10 years. In addition, providing patients consent to their s***m, eggs or embryos being used in the event of their death, they can remain in storage for up to 10 years from the date they pass away.
The new legislation also means donors can store their eggs or s***m for use up to 55 years and do not need to renew their consent.
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority has published info about the changes here https://www.hfea.gov.uk/about-us/news-and-press-releases/2022-news-and-press-releases/new-law-comes-into-force-giving-greater-flexibility-for-fertility-patients/

https://theconversation.com/eggs-and-s***m-can-now-be-stored-for-up-to-55-years-heres-what-that-means-for-donors-and-people-seeking-fertility-treatment-186087

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Don't miss the opportunity to ask a fertility expert all your questions at the next meeting of the South West online support group on Thursday 30 June at 7.30pm. For joining details email [email protected] We will be joined by consultant gynaecologist Uma Gordon who will answer your questions about treatment.

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Modern couples are turning to IVF because they are too busy for s*x The number of British couples turning to fertility treatment they do not really need because they do not have s*x often enough to conceive naturally is thought to run into hundreds.

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