Article 5P6QW People able to freeze embryos, sperm and eggs for up to 55 years

People able to freeze embryos, sperm and eggs for up to 55 years

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Denis Campbell Health policy editor
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Ministers said the change from a 10-year limit was needed because of the trend towards later parenthood

People who want to start a family will be able to freeze their eggs, sperm and embryos for up to 55 years in an overhaul of fertility rules intended to help prospective parents.

The existing 10-year limit on the length of time those planning to use in-vitro fertilisation can store the genetic materials needed is being scrapped, the government said on Monday.

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