The second edition of the European Atlas of Fertility Treatment Policies 2024 provides an overview of fertility policies in 49 European countries. It scores countries based on legislation, public funding, access to treatments for all who need them as well as psychological support and educational programmes on fertility.
The webinar titled “Navigating My Choices in Gamete Donation” held during European Fertility Week 2024 focused on crucial topics for those considering or opting for gamete donation treatments. Hosted by Fertility Europe, this session featured insights from prominent speakers on discrepancies in current regulations across […]
Shedding Light on Gamete Donation and Advocating for Comprehensive Regulations and Inclusive Fertility Care. 4 November 2024 marked the beginning of European Fertility Week (EFW) 2024, an annual campaign championed by Fertility Europe, dedicated this year to the theme of gamete donation in fertility treatment. […]
Our Chair represented Fertility Europe at the European Commission’s Conference on the new regulations for SoHO (Substances of Human Origin) in Brussels where she delivered an impactful presentation. This significant event focused on the upcoming regulatory changes that will greatly influence patients, especially those dealing with infertility.
Prolonged yet unsuccessful attempts to conceive or even undergoing long-awaited and much-desired fertility treatment are closely associated with emotional distress, anxiety or depression. Infertility affects more than 25 million EU citizens alone. Every sixth person of reproductive age experiences the condition. We all know someone who struggles with it but we may not know the real weight of infertility burden. It is therefore crucial to see infertility as a comorbidity to mental health issues and acknowledge the need for psychological support services across Europe for all individuals facing infertility and struggling with emotional burdens and distress. Thanks to our honourable hosts and amazing speakers we managed to achieve exactly that.
Mental health and psychosocial support are important when trying to conceive.