Oocyte donation in postmenopausal women: medical and ethical considerations
Oocyte donation in postmenopausal women: medical and ethical considerations
Although maternal morbidity is increased, reported perinatal outcomes from peri- and postmenopausal pregnancy are generally good. Ethical considerations, in particular those relating to long term wellbeing of the child, constitute the primary reason to restrict the use of donated eggs in postmenopausal women.
age restriction, egg donation, postmenopausal pregnancy
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Kortman, M.
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Macklon, N.S.
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December 2008
Kortman, M.
44382113-315f-4008-a239-dfc809c43bf4
Macklon, N.S.
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Kortman, M. and Macklon, N.S.
(2008)
Oocyte donation in postmenopausal women: medical and ethical considerations.
Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine, 18 (6), .
(doi:10.1016/j.ogrm.2008.04.005).
Abstract
Although maternal morbidity is increased, reported perinatal outcomes from peri- and postmenopausal pregnancy are generally good. Ethical considerations, in particular those relating to long term wellbeing of the child, constitute the primary reason to restrict the use of donated eggs in postmenopausal women.
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Published date: December 2008
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age restriction, egg donation, postmenopausal pregnancy
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