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Sperm donors need limits, says a European fertility group

Ties van der Meer doesn’t know how many siblings he has. The 47-year-old was conceived at a private fertility clinic in the Netherlands using sperm provided by an anonymous donor.

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A European fertility group has called for limits on sperm donation, citing concerns about the potential consequences for children conceived through assisted reproduction. The issue at hand is the lack of regulation and oversight in the sperm donation process, which can lead to unintended consequences for those born through this method. The case of a 47-year-old man who was conceived using anonymous sperm donation in the Netherlands highlights the potential risks.

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