Question 1

What are the fertility clinic policies and practices in Hong Kong?

Accepted Answer

Under the Human Reproductive Technology Ordinance, ART is restricted to married heterosexual couples; single and same-sex couples are ineligible.

Question 2

Is surrogacy allowed?

Accepted Answer

Only altruistic surrogacy under tight conditions; commercial surrogacy (even abroad) is illegal.

Question 3

How are clinics regulated?

Accepted Answer

Licensed and policed by the Council on Human Reproductive Technology, which sets a 10-year storage limit for gametes/embryos.

Question 4

Are donor gametes anonymous?

Accepted Answer

Yes—donors must be altruistic and identities remain confidential; payment beyond expenses is banned.

Question 5

What are typical IVF costs?

Accepted Answer

HK$100 000–150 000 (≈ US $12 000–19 000) per cycle in private clinics; minimal public funding exists.

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