Intrafamilial sperm donation: ethical questions and concerns.
Sperm donation seems to be the only solution in cases of negative results with testicular sperm extraction (TESE). However, it implies a genetic dissociation between husband and offspring that results in psychological stress, as well as ethical and existential dilemmas for the couple. Facing these dilemmas, some couples prefer father-to-son donation as an alternative solution. However, father-to-son sperm donation involves many potential medical, ethical and emotional risks. A broad discussion within the scientific community on these issues should contribute towards a better approach of these cases.
Nikolettos
Nikos
N
Center for Reproductive Medicine of Thrace, 18 Ionos Dragoumi str., 681 00 Alexandroupolis, Greece. nnikolettos@hotmail.com
Asimakopoulos
Byron
B
Hatzissabas
Ilias
I
D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009042:Motivation; D012307:Risk Factors; D014019:Tissue Donors / Q000941:ethics*