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Calls to regulate 'wild west' of online sperm donation amid IVF review

Summary by ABC Australia
A leading Australian fertility lawyer is urging governments to regulate the "wild west" of online semen donation, accusing them of being "asleep at the wheel".

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As waiting times for fertility clinics in Australia's public health system continue to lengthen and private health care costs remain high, more and more women who want to become parents are turning to social media and various online forums to find informal sperm donors. For example, the popular "Sperm Donation Australia" group on Facebook has more than 21,000 active members and not only discusses donors on the platform, but also involves differe…

·Melbourne, Australia
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ABC Australia broke the news in Australia on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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