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Fertility Glossary

Donor-conceived person

Someone conceived using donated sperm, eggs or embryos.

Donor treatment & family building

Donor-conceived adults have advocated strongly for openness and for access to genetic and medical information. Their perspectives shape current counselling practice and are worth reading before deciding how your family will handle disclosure.

Also known as: DCP, donor conceived adult

Sources

  • Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS)

Last reviewed: September 9, 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only โ€” always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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