Eggs and sperm can now be stored for up to 55 years – here’s what that means for donors and people seeking fertility treatment - The Conversation Indonesia


7/4/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 9 months ago
by Caroline A B Redhead, Jackson Kirkman-Brown, Leah Gilman, Lucy Frith

Previously, eggs and sperm (gametes) and embryos were typically only stored for a maximum of ten years.

The UK government has just extended the period that gametes (eggs and sperm) and embryos can be stored from ten years to 55 years. While this change will probably be welcomed by people who wish to ha… [+4699 chars]

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