Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA) (@hfea) 's Twitter Profile
Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA)

@hfea

The HFEA is the UK's independent regulator overseeing the use of gametes and embryos in fertility treatment and research.

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In the age of social media, AI, forums, groups, and websites, the amount of information about fertility treatment online can be overwhelming. We recommend the HFEA website for impartial information about treatment options, clinics, and fertility data: bit.ly/HFEAHomepage

In the age of social media, AI, forums, groups, and websites, the amount of information about fertility treatment online can be overwhelming.
 
We recommend the HFEA website for impartial information about treatment options, clinics, and fertility data: bit.ly/HFEAHomepage
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One of your friends, relatives, or colleagues might be experiencing infertility. It can be difficult to know the best way you can support them. Read what some of our Instagram followers said💬 Find information on emotional support here: bit.ly/HFEAEmotionalS… #Infertility

One of your friends, relatives, or colleagues might be experiencing infertility. It can be difficult to know the best way you can support them.
 
Read what some of our Instagram followers said💬 
 
Find information on emotional support here: bit.ly/HFEAEmotionalS…
 
#Infertility
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If you are thinking about donating sperm, eggs or embryos, or you have done previously, it's good to involve your family and be as open and honest about it as possible. For more support on how to talk to your family, go to: bit.ly/TalkingToYourF…

If you are thinking about donating sperm, eggs or embryos, or you have done previously, it's good to involve your family and be as open and honest about it as possible.

For more support on how to talk to your family, go to:
bit.ly/TalkingToYourF…
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Regulation means making sure fertility clinics and research centres comply with the law and the rules and standards we set to ensure high quality care and research. Find out more about how we regulate on our website: bit.ly/HFEA-HowWeRegu… #FertilityTreatment #Regulation

Regulation means making sure fertility clinics and research centres comply with the law and the rules and standards we set to ensure high quality care and research.

Find out more about how we regulate on our website: bit.ly/HFEA-HowWeRegu…

#FertilityTreatment #Regulation
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This week is #MensHealthWeek. A week dedicated to raising awareness about men's health and encouraging men to take proactive steps to improve their well-being. To find out more go to: bit.ly/InfertilitySur…

This week is #MensHealthWeek. A week dedicated to raising awareness about men's health and encouraging men to take proactive steps to improve their well-being. 
 
To find out more go to: bit.ly/InfertilitySur…
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The use of reciprocal IVF, where one partner has an embryo created with an egg from the other partner transferred to their uterus, is increasing among same-sex female and other LGBTQIA+ couples. Find out more this #Pride2025: bit.ly/HFEA-Reciproca… #PatientPerspectives

The use of reciprocal IVF, where one partner has an embryo created with an egg from the other partner transferred to their uterus, is increasing among same-sex female and other LGBTQIA+ couples.
 
Find out more this #Pride2025: bit.ly/HFEA-Reciproca…

#PatientPerspectives
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We are recruiting a full-time Inspector (Scientific) . You will take responsibility for managing a portfolio of HFEA licensed centres. You will be able to work independently; to make professional judgements on the impact of non-compliance. Apply here: bit.ly/HFEAJobVacanci…

We are recruiting a full-time Inspector (Scientific) .

You will take responsibility for managing a portfolio of HFEA licensed centres. You will be able to work independently; to make professional judgements on the impact of non-compliance.

Apply here: bit.ly/HFEAJobVacanci…
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To celebrate #Pride2025, Bethan, a member of our Patient Engagement Forum, has written about her and her wife's experience of fertility treatment. To read the full blog go to: bit.ly/PrideMonth25Bl… #FertilityTreatment #Fertility

To celebrate #Pride2025, Bethan, a member of our Patient Engagement Forum, has written about her and her wife's experience of fertility treatment. 

To read the full blog go to: bit.ly/PrideMonth25Bl…

#FertilityTreatment #Fertility
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We are looking for a full time Scientific Officer to support a wide range of our activities within the Compliance team. Closing date: Tuesday, 8th July 2025 Find out more: bit.ly/HFEAJobVacanci…

We are looking for a full time Scientific Officer to support a wide range of our activities within the Compliance team.

Closing date: Tuesday, 8th July 2025

Find out more: bit.ly/HFEAJobVacanci…
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We’re looking forward to hosting our annual Horizon Scanning Meeting at #ESHRE2025 in Paris next week. Topics for discussion include: future uses of mitochondrial donation, #robotics in #IVF, and developing techniques in male #fertility preservation. #HorizonScanning #HFEA

We’re looking forward to hosting our annual Horizon Scanning Meeting at #ESHRE2025 in Paris next week. 

Topics for discussion include: future uses of mitochondrial donation, #robotics in #IVF, and developing techniques in male #fertility preservation.

#HorizonScanning #HFEA
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The equivalent of one child in every class is now being born via IVF, according to new figures. Despite this rise, “funding has dropped quite dramatically over the last ten years,” says Claire Ettinghausen, from the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority. #R4Today

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Today, we have published our latest annual #FertilityTrends report, looking at data from fertility treatments that took place in UK licensed clinics from 1991 to 2023. Read the full report here: bit.ly/HFEA-Fertility… #Fertility #FertilityData #FertilityTrends23

Today, we have published our latest annual #FertilityTrends report, looking at data from fertility treatments that took place in UK licensed clinics from 1991 to 2023.

Read the full report here: bit.ly/HFEA-Fertility…  

#Fertility #FertilityData #FertilityTrends23
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The number of women having children after fertility treatment in the UK has increased by more than a third in the last ten years. Around one in 32 babies were born as a result of fertility treatment in 2023, according to the UK fertility regulator HFEA. But the report also

The number of women having children after fertility treatment in the UK has increased by more than a third in the last ten years.

Around one in 32 babies were born as a result of fertility treatment in 2023, according to the UK fertility regulator HFEA.

But the report also
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Our Chief Executive, Peter Thompson, summarises some of the key findings of our new #FertilityTrends23 report🎥 To read more of the report findings, visit: bit.ly/HFEA-Fertility… youtube.com/watch?v=60XRV5… #Fertility #FertilityData #FertilityTrends23

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Our new #FertilityTrends report has found that UK births from IVF have increased over the past decade, from 1 in 44 in 2013 to 1 in 32 in 2023 – around one child in every classroom. Find out more here: bit.ly/HFEA-Fertility… #Fertility #FertilityData #FertilityTrends23

Our new #FertilityTrends report has found that UK births from IVF have increased over the past decade, from 1 in 44 in 2013 to 1 in 32 in 2023 – around one child in every classroom.

Find out more here: bit.ly/HFEA-Fertility… 

#Fertility #FertilityData #FertilityTrends23
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Thanks to all who participated in our annual Horizon Scanning Meeting at #ESHRE2025. Insights gained during this meeting will inform the ongoing work of our Scientific and Clinical Advances Advisory Committee. #HFEA #HorizonScanning

Thanks to all who participated in our annual Horizon Scanning Meeting at #ESHRE2025. Insights gained during this meeting will inform the ongoing work of our Scientific and Clinical Advances Advisory Committee.

#HFEA #HorizonScanning
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Last week, we published our new #FertilityTrends report, which found that the number of patients undergoing IVF has increased over the last decade, with just under 21,000 babies born via IVF in 2023. Find out more: bit.ly/HFEA-Fertility… #Fertility #FertilityTrends23

Last week, we published our new #FertilityTrends report, which found that the number of patients undergoing IVF has increased over the last decade, with just under 21,000 babies born via IVF in 2023. 

Find out more: bit.ly/HFEA-Fertility…

#Fertility #FertilityTrends23
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We are looking for a full-time Senior Research Manager to join our Research and Intelligence team to lead on data research across the HFEA. Closing date: Sunday, 20th July 2025 Find out more about the role here: bit.ly/HFEAJobVacanci…

We are looking for a full-time Senior Research Manager to join our Research and Intelligence team to lead on data research across the HFEA.

Closing date: Sunday, 20th July 2025

Find out more about the role here: bit.ly/HFEAJobVacanci…