Father-to-son sperm donation. A report of three cases

Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol. 2003;30(4):226-8.

Abstract

Sperm donation is a common practice in assisted reproduction. In cases of azoospermia and negative results of testicular sperm extraction, it appears as the only solution. Sperm donation entails a complete genetic dissociation between husband and offspring, which brings psychological stress for the couple arising from ethical and existential dilemmas. Faced with such dilemmas, some couples prefer father-to-son donation as an alternative solution. Here, three cases of non-obstructive azoospermia are presented where intracytoplasmic sperm injection was performed with father-to-son sperm donation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Fathers
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Male
  • Male
  • Nuclear Family*
  • Oligospermia / diagnosis
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Outcome
  • Pregnancy Rate*
  • Risk Factors
  • Sperm Injections, Intracytoplasmic / methods*
  • Spermatozoa*
  • Tissue and Organ Procurement*