Infertility Network UK Response To Hfea Press Release On Latest Figures For Sperm Donor Recruitment

Main Category: Fertility
Also Included In: Men's health
Article Date: 03 May 2007 - 11:00 PDT

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Clare Brown, Chief Executive of Infertility Network UK said:

"We are pleased to see the slight increase in the number of sperm donors in the UK in 2006 compared to 2005 figures. However, the number of both sperm and egg donors in the country falls far short of the numbers needed to allow patients to access donor treatment."

"The shortage of donors means that some clinics are no longer even accepting patients on a waiting list. The number of donors in the UK has been declining since the possible removal of anonymity was first raised back in 1997/98 and what is needed now is an ongoing national campaign to recruit donors in local areas, backed up with the infrastructure to support them and give patients the opportunity to have their treatment without waiting years or being forced to consider going abroad for treatment"

For general information and support on infertility, visit the website at:
www.infertilitynetworkuk.com

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