<-- Back to proposed bills
Update of Gamete Donation Regulations
15 May 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
At a Glance
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.
▸
Assessment & feedback
Summary accuracy