Third-party reproduction
Third-party reproduction is a medical term referring to the use of eggs, sperm, or embryos that have been donated by a third person (donor) to enable an infertile individual or couple (intended parent/s) to become parents.
Pronunciation
- Third-party reproduction: /θɜːrd pɑːrti rɪprəˈdʌkʃən/
Etymology
The term "third-party reproduction" is derived from the involvement of someone other than the two partners who intend to raise the child as the biological parent. The "third-party" refers to the donor of the egg, sperm, or embryo.
Related Terms
- Donor conception: The process by which the sperm, eggs, or embryos from a donor are used to assist in the conception of a child.
- In vitro fertilization (IVF): A process of fertilization where an egg is combined with sperm outside the body, in vitro ("in glass"). This process is a major treatment for infertility when other methods of assisted reproductive technology have failed.
- Surrogacy: An arrangement, often supported by a legal agreement, whereby a woman (the surrogate mother) agrees to bear a child for another person or persons, who will become the child's parent(s) after birth.
- Assisted reproductive technology (ART): The technology used to achieve pregnancy in procedures such as fertility medication, in vitro fertilization, and surrogacy.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Third-party reproduction
- Wikipedia's article - Third-party reproduction
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