Overview of the current situation of embryo donation in Belgian fertility centers

Embryo donation (ED) has been legally regulated in Belgium since 2007. The 2007 law on medically assisted reproduction regulates the various aspects of medically assisted reproduction, including the donation of gametes and supernumerary embryos [1]. After a cryopreservation period of maximum five years, patients have three options when they no longer wish to keep their embryos for their own reproduction, i.e. destruction, donation for research or donation to another patient or couple. This decision is included in a written contract between the patient(s) and the fertility center, which is signed before starting the treatment.
Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Full length article Source Type: research