BFS response to HFEA press release on latest figures for sperm donor recruitment
3 May 2007
Dr. Mark Hamilton, Chair of the British Fertility Society said:
“The BFS notes with interest the HFEA's report of a
slight increase in the number of sperm donors registering in
the UK in 2006.
The BFS remains concerned that availability of sperm donation
services remains patchy at best throughout the country. The Society
is aware of several centres which have now withdrawn donor insemination
services to patients, and for those who may be fortunate to be
able to access treatment, costs and waiting times have greatly
increased.
A working party convened by the BFS, with representation
from providers, patients, the Regulator and the Department of
Health will be reporting shortly with an analysis of the present
situation and will make recommendations on national service delivery
to address the present difficulties.”
For more information: please contact the British Fertility Society press office
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