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Anonymous oocyte donation: a psychological study of recipients, donors and children
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1992
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Family MedicineFertilitySocial PsychologyReproductive HealthFertilization AttemptsAnonymous Oocyte DonationMental HealthSocial SciencesInvoluntary ChildlessnessPsychologyPsychological StudyPersonalized Oocyte DonationSexual And Reproductive HealthSocial IdentityInfertilityApplied Social PsychologyBlood DonationSocial BehaviorMedicinePsychological Features
The psychological features of anonymous, personalized oocyte donation are examined. The specific psychological profiles of recipients and donors are described, as well as the psychological experience of patients undergoing fertilization attempts. Preliminary data from an ongoing 3-year longitudinal study of children born by these medically assisted procreation techniques are reported.