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I recently read several articles about a British Columbia Judge ruling in favor of the offspring of anonymous sperm donation, egg donation and embryo donation being able to find out about their biological parents. My initial reaction was negative, but after some thought I realized this may be a good thing (in some ways).

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It's Never Too Late ...

Submitted by ellenglazer on Wed, 01/26/2011 - 16:04

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Telling teenagers the truth about egg donor or sperm donor conception

a blog by Ellen Glazer, January 27, 2011

I can remember a time when people going through egg donation or sperm donation talked about “disclosure.” It’s a word that I’ve never liked, at least not in reference to the truths about how one built one’s family. The very word “disclosure” implies that there is a secret — or the possibility of one — and that that secret needs to be dealt with. I prefer the words, “truth” or simply “family story.”

These days, most people I meet fully intend to talk with their children openly and honestly about donor conception and to do so from a young age. But what of those who come from the “Disclosure Days?”

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Should You Disclose the Identity of a Donor?

Submitted by dkreiner on Sun, 10/10/2010 - 10:34

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Examine your feelings about egg and sperm donation

a blog by David Kreiner, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., East Coast Fertility, October 11, 2010

It has been my experience, as well as that of others in the field, that many individuals conceived through egg or sperm donation are curious about their donor and the donor’s other offspring.

They may fantasize about their genetic parent and siblings. They are curious if they look like them and have similar behavioral traits. They want to know why their donor donated. They almost ubiquitously are curious to meet their donor, whether they want to have ongoing contact or not.

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Is Disclosure about Donor Parentage Wise?

Submitted by dkreiner on Mon, 10/04/2010 - 05:51

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When a child grows up wondering

a blog by David Kreiner, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., East Coast Fertility, October 4, 2010

I received this letter from a former donor egg recipient. It made me think about what it might be like, years after the actual procedure for a child who grows up wondering about his/her donor parent.

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Practically Perfect in Every Way

Advice on telling children about their donor conception

by Mary M. Fusillo, RN, BSN, MS, Executive Director, The Donor Solution, September 15, 2010

Have you ever wondered what happens when adult children of sperm or egg donation are “told” of their unique conception? Have you seen articles in magazines, watched "Oprah," or heard about Donor Sibling Registry (DSR)?