Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine
Volume 18, Issue 6 , Pages 168-169, June 2008

Oocyte donation in postmenopausal women: medical and ethical considerations

M Kortman MD is a Consultant Gynaecologist in the Department of Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecology, University Medical Centre, Utrecht, Netherlands

N S Macklon MBChB MD FRCOG is Professor and Head of the Department of Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecology, University Medical Centre, Utrecht, Netherlands

Abstract 

Although maternal morbidity is increased, reported perinatal outcomes from peri- and postmenopausal pregnancy are generally good. Ethical considerations, in particular those relating to long term wellbeing of the child, constitute the primary reason to restrict the use of donated eggs in postmenopausal women.

Keywords: age restriction, egg donation, postmenopausal pregnancy

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PII: S1751-7214(08)00080-8

doi:10.1016/j.ogrm.2008.04.005

Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine
Volume 18, Issue 6 , Pages 168-169, June 2008

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