Paying for Donations
There is currently a cap on the amount of money an egg or sperm donor can receive in Britain. As a result, there has become an egg shortage in the UK leading many women to travel abroad to receive fertility treatments. The chairman of the Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority is questioning the current policy and is calling for an increase in monetary reimbursement.
The concern is to keep women in the UK to address their fertility issues, where officials know safety regulations are in place. "My agenda is to try and keep assisted reproduction within our regulated area, not because I'm bossy, but out of concern for patient welfare" says the chairman to BBC News.
Another society chairman was quoted as saying the current price is an "insult to the time, effort, risk and long term implications donors take." The debate also calls for a larger reimbursement for egg donation, since the physical demands are much higher than that for sperm donation. The topic is currently under discussion and new policies may be drafted soon to help increase the supply for eggs and sperm.
Posted by Tala on 7/27/2009 5:13:06 PM
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