Allow women suffering from endometriosis to have their eggs frozen on the NHS

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

I want women suffering from endometriosis to be considered for egg freezing prior to undergoing treatment and surgery to limit their chances of becoming infertile. Usually, the NHS will only fund egg freezing for cancer patients having treatment.

Many women with endometriosis also suffer from infertility, causing more pain and heartbreak for the patient and their partners and wider family. Endometriosis is a chronic condition and currently, there is no cure. Treatments to manage symptoms include contraceptives, medically induced menopause, and surgery. Surgery can help the chances of conceiving naturally, but it is not always straightforward. Women should be offered the chance to freeze their eggs and preserve their fertility.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

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Fund NHS scheme for women with Endometriosis to freeze their eggs
Fund NHS scheme for women with Endometriosis to freeze their eggs

Timeline

15 Mar 2021	Petition opened for signatures
24 Mar 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11

Status Rejected

Rejected 24 Mar 2021

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