Donor insemination - historical background and current developments
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Donor insemination (DI) was shrouded in secrecy for many years.The majority of doctors recommended parents not to disclose their use of DI neither to their child nor to friends or family members. In the last two decades, this secrecy has increasingly been challenged.This article outlines the historical background and discusses the current legal and professional regulations. Furthermore, it summarizes scientific knowledge regarding the development of children conceived by DI and provides the reader with our current understanding of the implications of DI on family dynamics. It also illustrates the donors’ motivations and attitudes and concludes by highlighting the need for psychosocial counselling prior to treatment.
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