FIGO Position Statement: Gamete Donations

Authors

Laurie Henry
Aris Antsaklis
Dov Feldberg
Jaideep Malhotra
Suchitra Pandit
Carlos Salazar
Alex Vidaeff
Rafal Zadykowicz
M Louise Hull
Nikhil Purandare

Language

English

Publication Date

7-1-2025

Journal

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics

DOI

10.1002/ijgo.70200

PMID

40371756

PMCID

PMC12177286

PubMedCentral® Posted Date

5-15-2025

PubMedCentral® Full Text Version

Post-print

Abstract

Gamete donation has become a crucial part of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ARTs), providing hope to individuals, including those who may have no other option for parenthood. This process comes with a wide range of ethical, medical, and legal challenges that need to be carefully addressed to protect the well-being and rights of all parties involved: donors, recipients, and offspring. Navigating these complexities requires strict ethical standards, robust regulatory frameworks, and international collaboration. By standardizing these, the field of gamete donation can continue to develop while ensuring that all parties are well informed and safeguarded. This paper explores the ethical concerns and core principles surrounding gamete donation, offering recommendations to ensure safe, equitable, and ethically responsible practices that protect and support all parties involved.

Keywords

Humans, Female, Reproductive Techniques, Assisted, Oocyte Donation, Tissue Donors, Male, assisted reproductive technologies, donors, fertility, gamete donation, oocyte, regulation, sperm

Published Open-Access

yes

Recommended Citation

Henry, Laurie; Antsaklis, Aris; Feldberg, Dov; et al., "FIGO Position Statement: Gamete Donations" (2025). Faculty and Staff Publications. 4799.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/baylor_docs/4799