This summer, researchers published the largest body of evidence to date on the psychological factors affecting people conceived through sperm and egg donation.
People conceived by donors have equal or better psychological well-being as non-donor-conceived people.Researchers estimate that there are upwards of 1 million Americans who were conceived using donor egg or sperm. Anonymous donation, in which the donor'sis not available to the donor-conceived person, is common in the U.S. and Canada, while many European countries require the donor’s identity be disclosed when the donor-conceived person turns 18.
The review includes qualitative and quantitative data from 50 studies with more than 4,500 adult and child participants. On the whole, the evidence found that donor-conceived people have equal or better psychological outcomes than individuals conceived without using a donor.
The review did find that a minority of donor-conceived people reported mental health and identity struggles, including difficulties with identity formation,, and concerns regarding genetic heritage. Over the longer term, researchers found evidence of significant shifts in family relationships after learning that they were conceived by a donor. It’s important to note, however, that the evidence about this population is limited.
The take-home message: On the whole, people conceived by donor egg or sperm have equal or better psychological outcomes compared to people conceived traditionally. The evidence also shows that donor-conceived individuals fare better psychologically when they are told how they were conceived at an early age.at Cornell University is focused on using research findings to improve health and well-being of people at all stages of life.Sticking up for yourself is no easy task.
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