State of the fertility sector 2021/22

Annual publication on HFEA licensed clinics Published: October 2022 Download the underlying dataset as .xlsx

Table of contents

• About this report
• 1. Changes to interim inspection themes
• 2. There were 105 inspections undertaken in 2021/22
• 3. In 2021/22, 104 clinics were licensed by the HFEA to provide fertility treatment
• 4. No Grade A incidents since 2020/21, and severe OHSS remained consistent with previous years
• 5. Patient complaints decreased in 2021/22
• About our data

About this report

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) is the independent regulator of fertility treatment and human embryo research in the United Kingdom (UK). We aim to ensure that everyone receives high quality care in a licenced fertility clinic. We do this by licensing, monitoring, and inspecting fertility clinics and providing free, clear and impartial information about fertility treatment, clinics, and egg, sperm, and embryo donation. ...