Oocyte donation in postmenopausal women: medical and ethical considerations

M. Kortman; N. S. Macklon

doi:10.1016/j.ogrm.2008.04.005

Oocyte donation in postmenopausal women: medical and ethical considerations

M. Kortman^*
, N. S. Macklon

^*Corresponding author for this work

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	168-169
Number of pages	2
Journal	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine
Volume	18
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ogrm.2008.04.005
Publication status	Published - 1 Jun 2008

Keywords

age restriction
egg donation
postmenopausal pregnancy

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