Journal of Fertilization: In Vitro - IVF-Worldwide, Reproductive Medicine, Genetics & Stem Cell Biol
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Yuri Hibino

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• Research Article
  Attitudes towards Disclosure of Children's Genetic Origins among Japanese Patients Using Assisted Reproductive Technology
  Author(s): Yuri HibinoYuri Hibino
  
  Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), such as Donor-assisted Insemination (DI) relying on anonymous sperm donors, has been used in Japan since the 1940s. Moreover, recent demographic changes such as delayed marriage and childbearing are contributing to increased demand for donor eggs from abroad. However, no official system for the collection and recording of gamete donors has existed in Japan until now. The objective of the present study was to examine the attitudes of infertile female patients toward two issues: 1) the disclosure of genetic information to their children born through donor assisted insemination and 2) the right of those children to know about their genetic origin. Data were collected from 740 infertile female Japanese patients via questionnaires distributed through 70 accredited ART clinics in Japan (response rate: 29.1%). In summary, infertile female patients in t.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2375-4508.1000130

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