Sperm donation
Sperm Donation
Sperm donation (/spɜːrm doʊˈneɪʃən/) is a procedure where a man donates his sperm to be used in the artificial insemination or other fertility treatment of a woman who is not his sexual partner. The primary purpose of sperm donation is to help individuals or couples who cannot conceive due to male infertility, single women, or same-sex female couples.
Etymology
The term "sperm donation" is derived from the English words "sperm," which comes from the Greek word "sperma" meaning seed, and "donation," which originates from the Latin word "donatio" meaning a gift.
Procedure
The sperm donation process involves the collection of sperm from a donor, usually through masturbation, in a sterile container. The collected sperm is then frozen and quarantined for a period of time before it is used for insemination or in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Legal and Ethical Issues
There are various legal and ethical issues associated with sperm donation, including issues of anonymity, consent, and the rights and responsibilities of the donor, recipient, and any resulting children. These issues vary widely by jurisdiction and are often subject to ongoing debate and legislation.
Related Terms
- Artificial insemination: A fertility treatment that involves directly inserting sperm into a woman's womb.
- In vitro fertilization (IVF): A process of fertilization where an egg is combined with sperm outside the body, in vitro ("in glass").
- Sperm bank: A specialized facility that collects, freezes, and stores human sperm.
- Donor conceived person: A person conceived via the use of donated sperm, eggs, or embryos.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sperm donation
- Wikipedia's article - Sperm donation
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