The British Fertility Society welcomes the Government’s proposed changes to the statutory maximum storage period for eggs, sperm and embryos. Technological advances mean that storage of reproductive material is a safe and effective way of protecting fertility for many individuals. This change will ensure that UK regulation is compliant with the scientific evidence about the […]

The conference committee is inviting submissions of papers covering all areas of fertility and reproductive biology to present at Fertility 2022 in Liverpool. Submission deadline […]

The BFS is currently in the process of commissioning a new website, to give it a more contemporary feel and to allow for new developments such as on-line training etc.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to act as our IT lead, to liaise between the new website developers and the Executive Committee, to […]

Prepared by the ARCS/BFS COVID working group* on behalf of the Executive Committees of ARCS and the BFS.

Published on the ARCS and BFS websites on 4th August 2021

Covid-19 remains a challenge to the health system. At the time of this update, the number of new infections in the UK has been declining, […]

The British Fertility Society and Association of Reproductive and Clinical Scientists have updated their FAQ document in response to questions that patients have been asking about Covid-19 vaccines and fertility. Please view the document below.

Covid-19 Vaccines & Fertility

These FAQs were created on 27th July 2021 and are correct at the time of […]

The Executive Committees of BFS, ARCS and SRF have for some time been working on a strategy that, through closer cooperation, will further strengthen the influence of Reproductive Science and Medicine in the UK. We are together applying to the Privy Council Office to seek a Royal Charter, that if awarded, would strengthen our professional […]