7PM report

[*Beema*]

I did see the segment, and found it quite interesting. I couldn't believe that in the whole state of NSW there were only 10 sperm donors (not sure how many egg donars), from a population of just under 7 million people . One of the guys actually said that it doesn't do a lot for the gene pool of IVF users needing sperm donation in NSW.

They also discussed the limit on donations I think it was now 5-10 donations, I am not certain on this bit as DD was making noise , but I am wondering if there were previously limitations as previously it was annonymous, therefore no records of who made the donations so it may not have been clear how many donations some of the previous donors had actually made, so if for instance an individual made 20 or 30 donations the risk of his "children" possibly meeting up in the future increases and the risks associated with "half brother/sister" relationships.

I think it highlights a number of issues, as Hughsey said he didn't want a heap of people knocking on his door at the age of 18 wanting to meet him, even though they have no right to his money, cars houses etc. I think there would still be that connection that you have helped conceived that person, when you meet them face to face how would you deal with seeing someone that is like you....? How would you separate yourself from them emotionally... some would be happy jsut to meet the donor and htank them, others may have more questions as to why, how many other donations did they make etc.

Please let me know if I am wrong with any of this it was a bit tricky to listen to all of it thanks to DD