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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Update of Gamete Donation Regulations

15 May 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Maria Caulfield Con Lewes

Women & Equalities

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At a glance

Key points

  • Update to UK gamete donation regulations to include individuals with undetectable HIV viral load.
  • Regulations will update the definition of partner donation for female same-sex couples.
  • Proposed regulations aim to reduce costs and streamline unnecessary post-donation tests.

Issue summary

The statement addresses updates to UK gamete donation regulations to include people living with HIV and female same-sex couples.

Action requested

We will lay regulations to allow individuals with an undetectable viral load of HIV to donate gametes, update the definition of partner donation for female same-sex couples to reduce costs, and aim to remove unnecessary post-donation tests in due course.

Key facts

  • Regulations will benefit people living with HIV who wish to donate their gametes safely.
  • Female same-sex couples undergoing reciprocal IVF will no longer face additional testing requirements, reducing costs by over £1,000.
  • The updates reflect advances in preventing HIV transmission through fertility treatments.
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