Explainer | Could indefinite embryo storage lead to a baby boom in Hong Kong?

Hongkongers who have to store their eggs, sperm or embryos for later use could have them kept for as long as they want under proposed changes by a statutory body to the existing rules.

The Council on Human Reproductive Technology raised the suggestions on Thursday and launched a month-long public consultation.

Among the proposals is the lifting of legal restrictions on the storage period of gametes or embryos for personal use, which is currently capped at 10 years.

The Post looks at the proposed rule changes, the reasons and the impact, as well as where the procedures are offered and their cost.

1. What are the proposed changes?

Currently, gametes, including sperm and eggs, or embryos for personal use can be stored for 10 years.

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