The Mail on Sunday – News Article
THE UKCFA's POSITION ON PGD FOR FAMILY BALANCING IS AS FOLLOWS:
- UKCFA does not provide PGD for family balancing/sex selection in the UK
- UKCFA’s involvement in ovarian stimulation improves the safety of patients planning to undergo treatment abroad
PGD is legally provided in Northern Cyprus:
- In a safe environment, ISO 9001 accredited, state of the art unit.
- The Cyprus clinic is state registered and regularly inspected by the MoH (Ministry of Health).
- UKCFA Consultants may agree to prepare and support the patient to have IVF if suitable.
- Couples receive full counselling, are informed about all risks and consent to treatment.
- Mandatory, independent counselling is provided for all couples by the UKCFA prior to commencing any treatment.
- Ovarian stimulation is carried out in the UK ensuring the safety of the patients.
- Couples considering PGD for family balancing have to discuss this with the unit in Cyprus upon their arrival.







