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ArticleArchives of Iranian medicine2025

Challenges of Egg, Sperm, and Embryo Donation from the Perspective of Iranian Experts: A Qualitative Study.

Mostafa Saeedinia, Shirin Shahbazi Sighaldeh, Kobra Joodaki, Sedigheh Hantoushzadeh, Fedyeh Haghollahi, Saghar Salehpour, Majid Zaki-Dizaji, Nikzad Isazadeh, Zohreh Heidary

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Mostafa SaeediniaStudent Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0001-9675-3821
Shirin Shahbazi SighaldehMidwifery and Reproductive Health Department, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran Universities of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Kobra JoodakiNational Association of Iranian Obstetricians and Gynecologists (NAIGO), Tehran, Iran.
Sedigheh HantoushzadehVali-E-Asr Reproductive Health Research Center, Family Health Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Fedyeh HaghollahiVali-E-Asr Reproductive Health Research Center, Family Health Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Saghar SalehpourPreventative Gynecology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Majid Zaki-DizajiHuman Genetics Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Nikzad IsazadehResearch Center of Quran, Hadith and Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Zohreh HeidaryVali-E-Asr Reproductive Health Research Center, Family Health Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0003-0966-7795

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backgroundAssisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) have been implemented in Iran for nearly thirty years. However, except for embryo donation, none of the other cases, including embryo and sperm donation have not yet been legalized through parliamentary resolutions. This study aims to explore the challenges of these three types of donations from the perspective of fertility experts.

methodsThis qualitative exploratory research was conducted in Tehran in 2024. Participants consisted of 12 specialists with experience in infertility treatment or other fields related to embryo, sperm and egg donation, who were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected via focus group discussions and analyzed based on conventional content analysis using MAXQDA 20.

resultsData were classified into 12 categories. Eight categories describe the challenges and problems of egg, sperm, and embryo donation and 4 categories describe the solutions recommended by experts.

conclusionAccording to the study findings, sperm donation faces the most legal and medical challenges compared to egg and embryo donation. Designing a comprehensive national protocol could be the best solution proposed to Iranian health policymakers. Conducting more qualitative and mixed methods studies related to sperm, egg, and embryo donation could confirm and strengthen the findings of this study.

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Embryo DispositionOocyte DonationReproductive Techniques, AssistedSpermatozoaAdultFemaleFocus GroupsHumansIranMaleQualitative ResearchAssisted reproductive methodsGuidelineInfertility treatmentQualitative approachRegistry

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