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

Ministers said the change from a 10-year limit was needed because of the trend towards later parenthoodPeople 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.Theexisting 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.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Embryos Fertility problems Health Society Biology Science Source Type: news