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Human Reproduction, Vol. 18, No. 5, 933-936, May 2003
© 2003 European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology

Intrafamilial sperm donation: ethical questions and concerns

Nikos Nikolettos1,2,3, Byron Asimakopoulos2 and Ilias Hatzissabas1

1 Center for Reproductive Medicine of Thrace, 18 Ionos Dragoumi str., 681 00 and 2 Laboratory of Reproductive Physiology-IVF, Faculty of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Dragana, 681 00 Alexandroupolis, Greece

3 To whom correspondence should be addressed. e-mail: nnikolettos{at}hotmail.com

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.

Key words: ART/ethics/intrafamilial/sperm donation


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