Over 100 Women's Fertility at Risk After Clinic Freezing Error

A faulty freezing solution used at Guy's Hospital and potentially Jessop Fertility may have compromised the viability of eggs and embryos, affecting women's future fertility.

More than 100 women have been informed by Guy's Hospital in London that their eggs and embryos may have been damaged due to a faulty freezing solution used in September and October 2022.
The Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA) is investigating the incident, which also involves a second fertility centre, Jessop Fertility in Sheffield.
Many of the affected women had undergone or were planning to undergo cancer treatment, potentially impacting their ability to conceive naturally.
A safety notice about the faulty freezing solution was issued to all registered clinics in February 2023, but the affected clinics had already used the solution.
Guy's Hospital and Jessop Fertility are offering support to impacted patients, including counseling services, and have set up dedicated phone lines for inquiries.