American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama.
Fertil Steril. 2018 Jul 1;110(1):45-49. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.04.002. Epub 2018 Jun 13.
Posthumous gamete (sperm or oocyte) retrieval or use for reproductive purposes is ethically justifiable if written documentation from the deceased authorizing the procedure is available. Retrieval of sperm or eggs does not commit a center to their later use for reproduction, but may be permissible under the circumstances outlined in this opinion. Embryo use is also justifiable with such documentation. In the absence of written documentation from the decedent, programs open to considering requests for posthumous use of embryos or gametes should only do so when such requests are initiated by the surviving spouse or partner. This document replaces the report of the same name, last published in 2012.
如果有已故者生前签署的书面文件授权进行该程序，那么死后配子（精子或卵子）的获取和用于生殖目的在伦理上是合理的。获取精子或卵子并不意味着中心必须将其用于以后的生殖，但在本意见中概述的情况下可能是允许的。有了这种书面文件，胚胎的使用也是合理的。在没有已故者书面文件的情况下，只有在由健在的配偶或伴侣提出请求时，才应允许对死后胚胎或配子使用的请求开放的项目这样做。本文件取代了 2012 年最后发布的同名报告。
