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Post‐mortem sperm retrieval in A ustralasia
Author(s) -
Kroon Benjamin,
Kroon Frederick,
Holt Saul,
Wong Brittany,
Yazdani Anusch
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.734
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1479-828X
pISSN - 0004-8666
DOI - 10.1111/j.1479-828x.2012.01469.x
Subject(s) - sperm retrieval , sperm , medicine , biology , andrology , intracytoplasmic sperm injection , genetics , infertility , pregnancy
Post‐mortem S perm R etrieval ( PMSR ) is seldom requested in A ustralasia. The retrieval of sperm is permitted only by prior written consent or by order of the court. Sperm should be retrieved within 24 h following death; however, collection within 36 h may still be successful. The clinical response to such a request must be mindful of complex ethical and legal considerations. Clear, accessible and consistent law in this area would benefit medical, legal and societal stakeholders.