Is it unethical to use donor eggs?

[Anonymous]

Yes, of course. The only women I know that have done it did it because they needed the money.

[Anonymous]

I wasn't aware of this. I think surrogacy is probably unethical. Didn't realize about donor.

[Anonymous]

OP, do YOU think it's wrong?
Why do you not trust yourself. Why do you not trust your own ethical decisions?

[Anonymous]

To the person who posted that article...That article is based on anecdotal evidence and not on any scientific studies. If you want to go on sources that are not based on science or reviewed, then you can find just about anything to support any view you may have.

The connection between an increased risk in cancer is inconclusive. That said, I'm curious as to what part you think may be unethical.
1) The fact that the donor may not have been informed of potential increased risk?
2) The fact that women get paid for donation?
3) The need for donors to be informed of risks?
4) All of the above?

If your concern is #1 consider the health risks around other types of donation - for example kidney donation. Kidney donors put themselves at risk for immediate and future medical complications including death. The probability is small, but it exists. People still do it and we are grateful.

If your concern is #2, is your argument that egg donation would be just fine so long as a donor is not paid? I believe some donors would still do this, maybe not many, but some.

If your concern is #3, I do believe most clinics provide disclosures. I certainly agree that disclosures should be made - for this and any procedure.

To the original poster -
If you think its unethical don't do it. Simple as that.

[Anonymous]

No necessarily.
if there is true informed consent it is fine.

there are different routes you can take if you want to be sure the interests of the egg donor is also protected:

https://www.weareeggdonors.com/blog/open-letter

there are also companies trying to improve the process
https://www.cofertility.com/cofertility-blog-posts/introducing-cofertility-a-new-human-centered-fertility-ecosystem

[Anonymous]

I did IVF in early 30s and got breast cancer at 40. Worth it for me. Not sure donors are paid enough to assume this risk.

[Anonymous]

Immoral and misogyny-forward.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wasn't aware of this. I think surrogacy is probably unethical. Didn't realize about donor.

Surrogacy is completely unethical and banned in all right-thinking countries.

[Anonymous]

Absolutely not!!!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wasn't aware of this. I think surrogacy is probably unethical. Didn't realize about donor.

Surrogacy is completely unethical and banned in all right-thinking countries.

Spoken like someone who knows absolutely nothing about gestational surrogacy.

[Anonymous]

Myself I know both donors and recipients; my answer is NO. For those who wish to understand both sides: https://fertilityroad.com/mag/egg-donation-considerations-from-both-recipient-and-donor-perspectives/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, of course. The only women I know that have done it did it because they needed the money.

How is this aspect different from most undesirable jobs like cleaning bathrooms?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wasn't aware of this. I think surrogacy is probably unethical. Didn't realize about donor.

Surrogacy is completely unethical and banned in all right-thinking countries.

Spoken like someone who knows absolutely nothing about gestational surrogacy.

Spoken like someone with a barren womb who had to rent some poor woman's body to get her pwecious babies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Since they’re informed fully and making their own decision, I don’t think it’s unethical.

In fact I considered donating my eggs as well for most of my 20s until I decided to have kids. Before then, I didn’t expect or want kids but wanted to continue my genetic lineage, while helping out a family who valued my genes and education. Win win!

I can see a college student choosing to donate eggs rather than working a ton of hours at an unpleasant job that would take more time away from school and other activities. Of course it's going to be poorer students who choose this route. But that's also true of working as a waitress during the semester etc too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wasn't aware of this. I think surrogacy is probably unethical. Didn't realize about donor.

Surrogacy is completely unethical and banned in all right-thinking countries.

Spoken like someone who knows absolutely nothing about gestational surrogacy.

I’m not that PP, but I think that PP is right. I mean when I look around, the list of countries that allow surrogacy versus do not is … not great.