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British Fertility Society response to the HFEA calls for national strategy to reduce multiple births |
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Tuesday, 04 December 2007 |
Dr Mark Hamilton, Chair of the British Fertility Society said:
“The BFS welcomes the announcement of the HFEA today which recognises that multiple birth rates after assisted reproduction treatment are high. The BFS responded to the HFEA consultation on multiple births earlier this year and the concluding remarks within the Society’s response were as follows:
The evidence base linking the practice of multiple embryo transfer and the consequent achievement of pregnancies at significantly greater risk of serious neonatal and maternal complications is well known. All the major risks of morbidity and mortality are significantly increased for twins compared with singletons. The BFS strongly believes that the health benefits to children, the reduction in distress for families and the enormous cost savings for society, through reduction in the need for immediate and long-term health care for affected children, make an overwhelming case for change in this area of clinical practice. This view was shared in a recently published Consensus Statement (Human Fertility, 10:71-74 (2007)). Modification of embryo transfer policy through careful patient and embryo selection can significantly reduce the risk of twins after IVF. A balanced approach will allow clinicians to take into account the individual circumstances of any given patient without compromising the chances of conception.
There is broad support within BFS membership for initiatives which can remedy the current high numbers of multiple pregnancies after IVF. As providers of treatment we need to be seen to support the principle of offering the best for patients taking into account their individual circumstances as they progress through treatment.
The BFS believes that an approach where the regulator provides clinics with targets for multiple rates, expressed as a percentage of all pregnancies created, is sensible, allowing clinics themselves to determine how best to reform practice to achieve this end. It is reasonable for the Authority to provide guidance in this regard. The BFS would not favour an approach at this stage which was absolutely prescriptive as this would not prove popular with patients or clinics.
There is an urgent need for an adequately resourced public/professional education initiative to promote effective and safe embryo transfer policies. Over the next year the goal must be to change the national mindset around appropriate embryo transfer numbers. Furthermore the regulator absolutely must adopt an active role in promoting sound commissioning practice including adequate adoption by PCT’s of the NICE Guidelines relevant to IVF cycle definitions and numbers.
It is only through a dual approach whereby we encourage good practice and empower patients and professionals in decision making with reliable, understandable information that we can expect progress to be made.
The BFS looks forward to working with the regulator in advancing the safe delivery of care to the maximum number of people seeking fertility treatment in the United Kingdom.”
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Love Ladder - FF's Relationship game! |
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Wednesday, 21 November 2007 |
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Fertility treatment can put any relationship to the test - even some of the strongest bonds find it hard to survive the torture that tx puts us through. We have thought about this and think we have found a way to help spice up the day to day drag of infertility. Over the coming weeks, we will be issuing challenges to members - each challenge will be a step on our love ladder. The bottom steps will be very simple (but fun) and the top of the ladder will be some pretty hot challenges. The challenges have been designed to not only spice up your relationship - but also to help develop it and learn about each other. Challenges include a mixture of things including Soul diving, inquisition, race to romance, creative writing, cuddles - kisses and giggles plus lots more. |
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Invitation to discuss the HFEA Guide to Infertility |
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Friday, 09 November 2007 |
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) is in the process of reviewing its Guide to Infertility, written for people who are having, or considering, fertility treatment. The HFEA has asked Opinion Leader to hold some group discussions with people who may use this guide to assist with the development of their next publication.
If you have used the HFEA Guide to Infertility, or may do so at some point in the future, this is your chance to tell us what you think about it - how you think it should look and what information it should contain.
We are looking for participants to attend one of two group discussions to be held in London on Thursday 22nd November. Each session will last two hours.
Lunch will be provided for all participants and you will receive £40 to thank you for your time. Your travel expenses will be reimbursed after the discussion groups. Everything you say will be treated confidentially.
If you are interested in taking part in one of the groups and are available on 22nd November, please email your name and telephone number to
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, telling us a little about what stage of treatment you are at; for example, if you are currently undergoing treatment, looking at treatment options or considering treatment in the future.
We will then contact you to ask you to complete a short demographic questionnaire and give you more details about the research. We will not contact you for any other reason, or pass your details to any other company.
Please note: we would like to get a mix of people by gender, age and ethnicity so not everyone who applies will be selected.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards,
Jean Ledger
Research Executive
Opinion Leader
4th Floor, Holborn Gate, 26 Southampton Buildings, London WC2A 1AH
Tel: +44 (0)20 7861 3209 Fax: +44 (0)20 7861 3081
www.opinionleader.co.uk |
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