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Frozen embryos to be stored for longer

BMJ 1996; 312 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.312.7038.1059a (Published 27 April 1996) Cite this as: BMJ 1996;312:1059

Embryos can be stored for longer under new guidelines from the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority. The statutory storage period for embryos will be extended from 1 May 1996, when patients can choose to store their embryos for a further five years or even longer.

New regulations were needed because on 31 July …

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