Further Information about Embryos and Gametes

The organisations and links below below provide more information about embryos, eggs and sperm (gametes) and fertility related issues.

HFEA -  Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority- provides a wealth of information in its capacity as the UK’s regulator of fertility treatment.

NGDT - National Gamete Donation Trust -  a charity which recruits and helps egg and sperm donors.

INUK - Infertility Network UK- a charity which provides help and assistance with fertility treatment.

DCN – Donor Conception Network -offers help and support to donor conceived families and individuals.

UK DonorLink – a voluntary register to exchange information and make contact following donor conception pre 1991.

Association of Clinical Embryologists – a professional body for embryologists in the UK and overseas.

British Andrology Society – society for scientists and clinicians in the field of male reproduction.

Daisy Network – a UK charity providing support for premature menopause.

British Fertility Society – multidisciplinary organisation representing professionals practising in the field of reproductive medicine.

British Infertility Counselling Association – British association for infertility counsellors and counselling in the UK.

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists – encourages the study and advancement of the science and practice od obstetrics and gynaecology.

Multiple Births Foundation – an organisation for the management of multiple pregnancies and better education of relevant professionals.

TAMBA – The Twins and Multiple Biths Association is a UK charity providing help for families with twins, triplets or more.

IVF-Infertility.com – designed by infertility specialists for couples experiencing difficulty having a child and who might need medical help.

Endometriosis UK – UK charity devoted exclusively to this disease.

The Daisy Network – UK charity supporting women suffering premature menopause.