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Fertility Glossary

Consent forms

The signed agreements governing treatment, storage and use.

Clinics and care

Consent forms set out what may be done with your eggs, sperm and embryos, for how long, and what happens if you separate, become unwell or die. They can usually be varied or withdrawn while material remains stored. Read them carefully rather than signing at the desk, and ask for a copy to keep.

Also known as: consent, treatment consent, storage consent

Sources

  • Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ranzcog.edu.au)

Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only โ€” always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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