title: [Ethical thinking on sperm use in human assisted reproductive technology].
abstract: The use of sperm, which is indispensable for embryo formation in human assisted reproductive technology (ART), has contributed a lot to social harmony, home happiness and advancement of related science and technology. However, it also yields a series of ethical problems. Proper handling of the contradictory relationship of ethical principles with science and technology is conducive to the healthy development of human ART.
authors.affiliation: Department of Social Medicine and Health Service Management, School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410078, China. liyanr0601@126.com
authors.forename: Yan
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Hui-Lan
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: Xu
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D027724:Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / Q000941:ethics*; D013074:Sperm Banks / Q000941:ethics*; D013094:Spermatozoa