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A member asked:

I was fertile but husband was not so used donor sperm. should we tell?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sperm donor: The decision to "tell" is a personal decision and not really a medical issue.

Dr Khorsandi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/21/2014

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

When child is mature: Yes, or when a young adult. A sperm donor is only a sperm donor. A loving father is always the true father no matter where the sperm originated. Good luck.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 10/7/2017

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