Yep, that is what I thought you were talking about but just wanted to be sure.
What is also alarming about that statement is that it seems to go against the ASRM's own guidelines where they acknowledge the potential importance of the biological link but then fail to do anything substantial about it, because they have attitudes such as that.
Can't let actual ethics get in the way of big business and the perceived right of an adult.

Too true Fiona, too true.
And I think it is sad because this is the only online forum in Australia whereby all members of the DC triad can come together and discuss their points or issues.
We have donors, recipients and offspring here.

Welcome puffsgirl11.


I hope you find some worthwhile information on this forum. I wish you luck in your journey.

This bit:
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"The bottom line in the U.S. - we've always been big proponents of individual rights in regard to procreation," said Andrea Braverman, who serves on the ASRM's ethics committee. "We've always taken the approach that we get our own choices in terms of how we build and manage our families."
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There may be Damien but with over 100 members who have never posted and many of those who have posted not visited the site for years she will definately get a more active group on something like Essential Baby.

Welcome to the fourm Puffsgirl.

Fiona, I wonder if that perhaps with 190 members and many more that might drop by without ever registering that there might be many that have been in a similar situation? Because if we are honest, out of those 190 members there would only be 6-10 that post with any sort of regularity.
It may be that just for whatever reason they choose not to post and prefer to lurk which seems to happen on most forums.
So hopefully a few more might now come out and post something.

Hi and welcome,

You might not find too many people in the same situation as you here.  Essential Baby has a number of discussions on donor conception that might be relevant.

I wish you all the best with your journey.

Hi Adam
which attitude are you referring to: the attitude of the kids or the laise fare attitude of the free market/clinics?

Hi,

I am new to this site!

DH and I found out 5 days ago that we would need donor sperm to have children. DH had a biopsy where no sperm was found. We are so devastated! 

We have another appointment with our Fertility Specialist to find out what went wrong (a previous semen analysis showed a couple of sperm) and then we will be looking for donor sperm.

Looking forward to reading through everyone's journeys!