I am an embryo donor recipient

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I am an
Embryo Donor Recipient

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Using a donor embryo is becoming an increasingly common way to have a child for both solo parents and couples. There are many reasons an intended parent or parents decide to use a donor embryo including age related infertility, social infertility, low AMH, low sperm count, or general fertility issues.

Choosing the donor treatment path is a big step. It has implications for you, your family and, of course most importantly, for your child.
Any form of fertility treatment can be stressful. Donor conception presents you with additional decisions and issues to consider both now and in the future.

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Finding an Egg Donor

There are many opportunities in Australia for people to find local donor embryos. There are sometimes people who have embryos in storage who would like to find a person or couple to whom they would feel comfortable donating. More information and resources about embryo donors can be found below.

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For those people who don’t know someone in their immediate circle who may be able to help them, reaching out to the broader community via advertising can be one option. However, it is important to understand that advertising of this kind is subject to its own unique set of legal requirements.

There are also opportunities to find a donor embryo from overseas. However, the laws around altruism and anonymity vary from country to country so be sure to fully research your options in order to find an arrangement that you and your family are comfortable with.

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Rights and Responsibilities

As the parent(s) of a donor conceived child, you are the legal parent(s) and appear on the birth certificate. There are registries and organisations around Australia and the world that can help link your child to their donor.
Similarly, donors can find out more information about you, and depending on the donor agreement (different in each country), they are often entitled to both identifying and non-identifying information about their donor offspring. Consent is required prior to the release of identifying information. In some countries, gamete (sex cell) donation is anonymous. Please think about the implications this may have on your child and your family further down the track.

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Fertility treatment can be an emotional and sometimes challenging journey, so having a supportive community around you can make a real difference. You may also like to join our Facebook group.

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