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Egg‐sharing: a critical view
Author(s) -
Lieberman Brian
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
the obstetrician and gynaecologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1744-4667
pISSN - 1467-2561
DOI - 10.1576/toag.7.2.109.27068
Subject(s) - egg donation , oocyte donation , business , biology , embryo , fishery , genetics , oocyte
Within the UK it is illegal to sell or purchase human eggs. Egg donation is permissible and donors may receive a nominal sum as defined by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority. However, the Authority allows egg sharing. The concept and practice of egg trading offends the principle with respect to the trade in human cells, organs and tissues. From April 2005, children conceived with donated gametes will have the right to seek identifying information about the gamete provider when they reach the age of 18 years.