FIGO position statement: Gamete donations

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: assisted reproductive technologies; donors; fertility; gamete donation; oocyte; regulation; sperm.