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Two children conceived through IVF, shock followed soon after: "We knew something was wrong"
At least seven British families claim they were given the wrong donor sperm or eggs at IVF clinics in Cyprus.
TL;DR
- At least seven British families claim they received incorrect donor sperm or eggs from IVF clinics in Cyprus.
- One couple's suspicion, confirmed by DNA tests after ten years, revealed their children were not biologically related to each other or their selected donor.
- The clinics are in the Turkish part of Cyprus, outside EU regulations, attracting Britons due to lower costs and less stringent rules.
- Procedures not permitted in the UK, such as sex selection, are reportedly offered.
- The doctor involved denied responsibility and questioned the reliability of commercial DNA tests.
- Fertility experts suggest repeated similar incidents could indicate negligence or fraud.