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Sperm Donation in India: It is considered to be a publicly mention of sperm donation. Many people connect it for religious reasons, while some consider it against culture. However, gradually changes in society …Read more
Sperm donation is a boon of science for childless couples.
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- Sperm donation in the country is also considered taboos in today’s era.
- It is misunderstood due to religious and cultural reasons.
- Lack of awareness and traditional thinking makes it unacceptable.
Why is sperm donation taboo in India: Sperm donation is a word that people feel embarrassed to mention. Many people consider sperm donation socially wrong and remain childless throughout their lives. Many times people also feel that the child born with sperm donation will not be their own child. However, these are all misunderstandings. There is very little discussion in India on sperm donation and even if it happens, it is often in hesitant, shame or joke. Whereas this is a boon for childless couples in terms of medical science.
Why is sperm donation considered in India?
Dr. Prerna Kukreti, Associate Professor and Psychiatrist of Lady Harding Medical College, New Delhi, told That Indian society is associated with traditions and culture. Here the dynasty and family identity are given great importance. In such a situation, when a man does his sperm donation, it is seen in such a way that he is handing over his descent tradition to someone else. This thinking makes people moral and socially uncomfortable. Therefore, sperm donation is seen from a negative perspective. However, sperm donation is an option to advance the society and there is no need to hesitate about it.
According to experts, both sperm donor and receiving couples are worried about the secrecy associated with this process. There is a fear in the society that if someone comes to know that the child is from sperm donation, then both the family and the child may have to face social criticism and embarrassment. At the same time, Donor also does not want his identity to be revealed or in future the child should try to know his identity. However, in the last few years, there have been some changes in thinking about sperm donation in India. The increasing number of IVF clinics in big cities, popularity of films and web series and increasing awareness among youth have made this subject a little comfortable. However, this change is still very limited and it is not easy to accept it in rural areas or traditional thinking families.
According to doctors, sperm donation is a scientific and human process, which can be a ray of expectation for many childless couples. It is only the result of ignorance and traditional thinking in India. There is a need to talk openly on this subject, spread awareness and it should be given social acceptance, so that every person can get the right to get the happiness of children without any shame or fear.
Amit Upadhyay is working as a senior sub-editor in the lifestyle team of AyraNews24x7 Hindi. He has about 8 years of experience in print and digital media. He writes stories on the topic related to health and lifestyle. ,Read more
Amit Upadhyay is working as a senior sub-editor in the lifestyle team of AyraNews24x7 Hindi. He has about 8 years of experience in print and digital media. He writes stories on the topic related to health and lifestyle. , Read more
