Meeting the sperm donor for the first time: what can shape the experiences of donor-conceived people?
The findings indicate that donor-conceived people value meeting the sperm donor, with various aspects shaping their experiences. Counselling was recognized as helpful in managing expectations, but should be tailored to address individual needs regarding intensity and content before, during and after the meeting.
Authors
- Annick C. van Brouwershaven
- Henny Bos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0559-6088)
- Floor van Rooij (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6578-6380)
- Anne Schrijvers
- Sophie H. Bolt
- Marja Visser
- Mochtar Mh
- A. Janneke B.M. Maas
Institutions
- Amsterdam University Medical Centers (NL)
- Expertise Center Vocational Education (NL)
- Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (NL)
- University of Amsterdam (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Reproductive BioMedicine Online
- Published
- 2026-01-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rbmo.2026.105475
- Primary Topic
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00