Actors in reproductive medicine
Physicians who use assisted reproductive techniques require a cantonal licence. Laboratories performing genetic testing on reproductive cells require authorisation from the FOPH. The following charts show the number and type of licences/authorisations granted.
Number of physicians with a licence to use assisted reproductive techniques
Number of laboratories conducting genetic testing on embryos
Further information
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Further topics
Medical practice in the area of reproductive medicine
Who makes use of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) or insemination? What types of testing are performed on embryos? How many births result from IVF treatments? Statistics from medical practice.
Sperm donor-conceived children
Adult children conceived via sperm donation may request information about the donor from the EAZW. The following charts show, for example, how many births result from sperm donation and whether donors agree to make contact.
Reproductive Medicine Act effectiveness review
The Federal Office of Public Health has been commissioned to review the effectiveness of the Reproductive Medicine Act (RMA). The aim of the review is to investigate whether the Act is being implemented effectively and appropriately and whether it is achieving its objectives.
Reproductive medicine
Some 3,200 couples embark on an assisted reproductive treatment every year in Switzerland. Assisted reproductive techniques are evolving rapidly and raise complex ethical and legal questions.
Federal Office of Public Health FOPH
Biosafety, Human Genetics and Reproductive Medicine Section
Schwarzenburgstrasse 157
Switzerland - 3003 Bern