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85 Sperm Donors Expose Fertility Clinic Scandal in Netherlands

4/14/2025

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In the Netherlands, shocking revelations have emerged as at least 85 sperm donors have fathered over 25 children each, breaching regulations. Fertility clinics mismanaged sperm batches, lacking proper documentation. A newly retroactive national register unveiled these "mass donors," igniting fears of potential incest and eroding trust in the medical system for thousands of children.

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In the Netherlands, shocking revelations have emerged as at least 85 sperm donors have fathered over 25 children each, breaching regulations. Fertility clinics mismanaged sperm batches, lacking proper documentation. A newly retroactive national register unveiled these "mass donors," igniting fears of potential incest and eroding trust in the medical system for thousands of children.