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The removal of donor anonymity – How it helps the ‘CARTY’ generation
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011Did removal of anonymity really put people off being sperm or egg donors?
Monday, July 11th, 2011Would the fact that a conceived child has the right to know your identity as their sperm or egg donor prevent you being a donor? A recent article in the media has claimed that one particular fertility clinic now has a waiting list of over 18 months for those who need to use donor sperm to conceive, because too many people have been put off by the change in the law which came into force in 2005. And as such, patients at this clinic were resorting to sourcing sperm from...
Read More »Sperm and egg donors – the importance of counselling
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011All of our egg and sperm donors at Manchester Fertility Services are given mandatory counselling by our team.
You may be wondering why this would be needed? The decision to become a sperm or egg donor isn’t one that should be taken lightly.
Since the removal of donor anonymity, any child born as a result of your donation has the right to apply for identifiable information about you when they turn 18. This means they may wish to get in touch with...
Want a sperm donor who looks like Brad Pitt?
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010A sperm bank in America has come under fire for what is being called a celebrity ‘lookalike’ service. California Cryobank in Los Angeles apparently allows clients to search for donors who resemble celebrities, whether they’re actors, athletes or pop...
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