We are committed to providing the Government and other policy makers with accurate evidence based opinion.

The following are policy and guidelines of interest to our organisation:

2008 Donor Guidelines 

The 2008 Donor Guidelines are a consensus document that set down the screening steps necessary for any sperm or egg donor to be accepted and released for treatment within the UK.

NAFA ESHRE Manual 2002

The NAFA ESHRE manual sets down in detail the ESHRE agreed protocols for semen analysis in Andrology as taught on the ESHRE Basic Semen Analysis Course.

WHO Laboratory Manual

The full WHO laboratory manual for the examination and processing of human semen (Fifth edition) can be downloaded free in PDF format.

WHO Manual for the Standardised Investigation

Beyond Semen Analysis further investigations recommended for males around fertility are detailed within: WHO Manual for the Standardized Investigation, Diagnosis and Management of the Infertile Male – this is not available as a PDF but more information can be found at the above link.

BAS Response to the Human Tissue & Embryos (draft) Bill