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Cat – Conceived 1991
Name: Cat Conceived: 1991 Where Conceived: I was raised by a single mum, so I always knew my family unit wasn’t the stereotype that I saw within my friend group. As a child I struggled to understand that I was sperm donor conceived so would make up stories about where my ‘Dad’ was. It was never talked…
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Late Discovery DCP
A donor conceived person (DCP) is considered a late discovery DCP if they discover they are donor conceived after turning three years old.
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Sophie – Conceived 2002
Name: Sophie Conceived: 2002 Where Conceived: I have known I was conceived using an anonymous egg donor for as long as I remember. I do remember some early conversations. Often, these were initiated in the car – strapped in, braced for anything – the perfect location to avoid all eye contact. When I was eight, we learned…
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Laura – Conceived 1981
Name: Laura Conceived: 1981 Where Conceived: The Independent Oct 2023: I found out I was conceived using donor sperm… my life collapsed like a Jenga tower The Lessons from Loss Podcast: Episode 37 – Living Off Centre with Laura Bridgens
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Some of the challenges of being Donor Conceived…
Medical History Knowing one’s medical history is an integral aspect of understanding one’s biological identity. Unfortunately, Donor Conceived people (DCP) born using anonymous donors have no access to half of their family medical history. Even those with identifying information about the donor have no control over the information shared. In a process initiated and carried out by…
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Pre-conception Adopted
https://isogg.org/wiki/Donor_conceived_or_pre-conception_adopted
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Inherited Genetic Diseases in DCP
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Why are there more DCP women than DCP men?
You Look Like Me: Season 1, Episode 3 “Memories Missed”
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Neurodivergence in Donor Conception
Neurodivergent conditions encompass a range of neurological differences, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, and Tourette’s Syndrome. Dr Damian Adams (DCP from Australia) looked into adverse health outcomes for DCP as part of his PhD and there has been some published data to show that there is an increased risk…
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Liz – Conceived 1975
Name: Liz Conceived: 1975 Where Conceived: Dr R Newill, Harley Street On 7th July 2023 (aged 48), during at a hospital appointment with my Mum and her dementia consultant: Dr: Do you have any questions? Me: I was wondering, as Mum has Alzheimer’s and Dad has Frontal Lobe Dementia and Parkinsons, what are the genetic implications and risks for myself and my…