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1
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What is the UK independant regulator for overseeing the use of gametes and embryos in fertility treatment and research?

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Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority

2
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What is the criteria for preimplantation tissue typing?

A

Treatment of existing child affected by serious life-threatening condition

3
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What is the criteria for sex selection?

A

Permitted where serious medical condition linked to gender

4
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What is the criteria for creation of an embryo with two genetic mothers?

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To treat serious mitochondrial diseases

5
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List areas considered by assisted reproduction regulations

A
Discrimination
Confidentiality
Welfare of child
Informed consent
Safe and secure environment and equipment
6
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Everyone has the right to procreate. True/ False?

A

False

You cannot discriminate, everyone has the right to seek help but not everyone will meet NHS criteria

7
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Give examples of situations where treatment may be refused

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Reduced success rate e.g. older females
Welfare of child e.g. drug abuse, alcohol
Increased risk of harm e.g. obesity, smoking
Illegal

8
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What age must a female be at the time of treatment to be considered for IVF?

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<40 years old

9
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What period must a couple have unexplained infertility to be considered for IVF?

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2 years

10
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How many cycles of IVF are funded by the NHS if criteria is met?

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3 cycles

11
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What is the maximum week of gestation in which an abortion can be legally carried out?

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24 weeks (unless severely handicapped/ significant maternal risk)