A lot has happened recently in UK fertility, including a new consultation from the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) on possible changes to the law in this area, as well as the first individuals born from identity release donation becoming able to contact their donor. These changes highlight the importance of social science research … Continue reading The landscape of egg donation continues to evolve: an update on EDNA activities
The experience of counselling for UK egg providers
The latest paper from the EDNA Project is now available. This paper examines the provision of counselling for egg donors in the UK and outlines implications for policy and practice, including: to ensure adherence to good practice guidelines; to provide ongoing support throughout the donation process; and for regular updates to be made to guidance … Continue reading The experience of counselling for UK egg providers
Egg donation in the age of vitrification: A study of egg providers’ perceptions and experiences in the UK, Belgium and Spain
The first paper from our interviews with egg donors on the EDNA Project is now out, which shines a light on egg providers’ experiences of egg donation in the context of vitrification. Summary of the paper IVF treatment involving donated eggs increases yearly. Numerous technical and commercial transformations have reshaped how eggs are retrieved, stored … Continue reading Egg donation in the age of vitrification: A study of egg providers’ perceptions and experiences in the UK, Belgium and Spain
Watch again! EDNA study end of project webinar, 10th May 2022
On 10th May we hosted a webinar to mark the end of four and a half years of research exploring the social, political, economic and moral constitution of egg donation in Europe. The event gave us the opportunity to share some of the findings from the EDNA study, which was designed to provide holistic insights … Continue reading Watch again! EDNA study end of project webinar, 10th May 2022
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