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Fertility Glossary

Consent form

The signed document setting out what you agree to and for how long.

Clinics, laboratory & costs

Consent forms record what treatment you agree to, what may be done with eggs, sperm and embryos, how long they may be stored, and what should happen to them if circumstances change, including relationship breakdown or death. Read them properly, keep copies, and tell the clinic in writing if you want to change them.

Also known as: consent, treatment consent, storage consent form

Sources

  • SASREG professional guidance
  • HPCSA ethical guidelines

Last reviewed: 8 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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