Sperm Donor With Cancer-Causing Gene Fathered Almost 200 Children Across Europe, Some Have Already Died
A sperm donor who unknowingly harboured genetic mutation that raises the risk of cancer was used to conceive almost 200 children across Europe. A major investigation led to the tragic revelation that although this sperm was not sold to the UK clinics, many families did use the sperm while having fertility treatment in Denmark. Some children have already died and many more with the gene will also go on to develop cancer in their lifetimes.
Denmark's European Sperm Bank Sent Their 'Deepest Empathy'
Denmark's European Sperm Bank has admitted that the cancer-causing sperm was used to make babies and sent their 'deepest empathy' to families affected. According to reports, it is understood that women who have conceived using the sperm have all been informed. The investigation was conducted by 14 public service broadcasters including the BBC, as part of the European Broadcasting Union's Investigative Journalism Network. It further revealed that the sperm came from an anonymous man who was paid to as a student in 2005. Additionally, the major investigation highlights that his sperm was then used by women for around 17 years.
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