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ashrevolts74 karma

do you keep up with them over time? If a donor develops a medical condition later in life, that could negatively affect their biological children, what role do you play in passing along that information? Especially if the donor prefers to remain no contact when their children turn 18.

ashrevolts52 karma

Then do not sell your sperm, because especially with home DNA kits they can track you down. Even if you do not use one of those kits - if any of your cousins do, they can build a family tree to trace you. It's easier than it sounds.

ashrevolts48 karma

What is the limit?

ashrevolts43 karma

Your clinic limits each donor to 25 families in the USA and 15 internationally, for a likely 40+ offspring per donor, before you account for siblings.

The comment above yours has this to say, so 40+ since many families try to use the same donor for their additional children. I'm one of 7 known DC kids but I imagine it's a lot higher in reality.

ashrevolts32 karma

Thanks for your reply. What percentage of donors would you say actually complete the annual updates? And then when a donor alerts you of a serious genetic condition, do you automatically share it with families of their offspring or do you wait to be contacted? I appreciate you demystifying the industry while providing candid answers to these important questions.