Abstract

Introduction: Sperm retrieved following the death of a reproductively aged male can be cryopreserved and subsequently used for posthumous reproduction. Although requests for postmortem sperm retrieval (PMSR) are uncommon, the procedure has been performed with increasing frequency worldwide in recent decades. Legislation related to PMSR is highly variable, or completely nonexistent, forcing physicians and hospitals to consider a myriad of legal, ethical, and logistical questions whenever PMSR is requested. In this chapter, we summarize these considerations and review relevant sperm procurement procedures to provide a framework for hospitals to consider when developing institutional policies for PMSR.

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