Sperm donor relations among adult offspring conceived via insemination by lesbian parents.

Audrey S Koh Esther D Rothblum Henny M W Bos Nicola Carone Nanette K Gartrell

Published in: Journal of reproductive and infant psychology (2023)

This cohort of donor-conceived offspring of lesbian parents was among the first to reach adulthood during a time of technological advances in DNA testing, giving access to anonymous donors via online registries. The results inform donors, families, mental health providers, medical providers and public policymakers, on whether, how, and to what degree donor-conceived offspring optimally make donor contact.

Keyphrases

mental health
high fat diet
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social media
depressive symptoms
emergency department
metabolic syndrome
kidney transplantation
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health information
adipose tissue
mental illness
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insulin resistance
circulating tumor
electronic health record
childhood cancer