"Regulations for storage of sperm and eggs in the UK
Patients about to undergo radiotherapy often have sperm or eggs removed as the treatment can cause infertility.
Regulations which came into force in 2009 allow for gametes to be stored for up to 55 years provided that the person who provided the sperm or eggs renews their consent every ten years.
But patients who die are unable to renew their consent, setting a shorter time limit on storage. "
"Regulations for storage of sperm and eggs in the UK Patients about to undergo radiotherapy often have sperm or eggs removed as the treatment can cause infertility. Regulations which came into force in 2009 allow for gametes to be stored for up to 55 years provided that the person who provided the sperm or eggs renews their consent every ten years. But patients who die are unable to renew their consent, setting a shorter time limit on storage. "