Father-to-son sperm donation. A report of three cases
Nikolettos, N.; Asimakopoulos, B.; Vakalopoulos, I.; Orologa, M.; Hatzissabas, I.
Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics and Gynecology 30(4): 226-228
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0390-6663 PMID: 14664419 Document Number: 563474
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.