Surrogate mothering, egg donation, sperm donation, and embryo donation: Attitudes of men and women in a health center of Tehran

Kobra khajavi Shojaie | Sahar Shahriyarpanah | ali abbasi | Hesam Nazari | Masood Shahbazi

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URL :   http://research.shahed.ac.ir/WSR/WebPages/Report/PaperView.aspx?PaperID=31955
Date :  2016/05/20
Publish in :    The 2nd lnternational Congress on Reproduction 2016

Link :  http://www.icrhc-iserb2016.ir/en/iserb-info.aspx
Keywords :Surrogate, donation, sperm, donation, embryo, donation, women, center

Abstract :

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Background: The number of infertile couples is increasing, not only because of advanced maternal age but also, the quality of gametes has deteriorated. Reason of is, lifestyle habits and environmental factors. The aim of this study was to determine opinions and attitudes of the Clients health centers in Tehran toward the (ART) donation methods. Methods: This study was a descriptive cross-sectional survey that was conducted in 2016. The participants included 135 people when received the questionnaire and a brochure containing information about ART donations methods. The data collection instrument was a researcher made questionnaire. Results: In this study, 135 people, including 37 males (27.4) and 98 women (72.6) participated, with an average age of 29.7 years. Surrogate mothering was approved by a slight majority (47.4). Legalization of egg donation found lower overall rates of approval (43.7). the vast majority of participants (60.7) towards embryo donation were neutral. Overall, 63/3 of participants disagreed with donors identity inscribed in the childs birth certificate. Conclusion: New techniques in reproductive medicine and their development provide hope and health promises for affected couples also entail long-term risks and ethical issues. Balancing the individual’s right with reproductive autonomy and choice and ethical standards will constitute a future challenge for society. Results demonstrate considerable uncertainty and information deficiency in the community. Key words: Attitude, Surrogate Mothers, Infertility, Pregnancy

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