Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Spermatogenesis01:41

Spermatogenesis

124.4K
Spermatogenesis is the process by which haploid sperm cells are produced in the male testes. It starts with stem cells located close to the outer rim of seminiferous tubules. These spermatogonial stem cells divide asymmetrically to give rise to additional stem cells (meaning that these structures “self-renew”), as well as sperm progenitors, called spermatocytes. Importantly, this method of asymmetric mitotic division maintains a population of spermatogonial stem cells in the male...
124.4K
Spermatogenesis01:22

Spermatogenesis

10.5K
Spermatogenesis is a complex process that involves the development of sperm cells from undifferentiated stem cells in the seminiferous tubules of the testes. The process is essential for the production of mature and functional sperm cells that are capable of fertilizing an egg.
The process of spermatogenesis can be divided into mitosis, meiosis, and spermiogenesis. During mitosis, the spermatogonia or stem cells divide to produce two identical daughter cells, type A and B spermatogonia. Type-A...
10.5K
Fertilization01:38

Fertilization

93.6K
During fertilization, an egg and sperm cell fuse to create a new diploid structure. In humans, the process occurs once the egg has been released from the ovary, and travels into the fallopian tubes. The process requires several key steps: 1) sperm present in the genital tract must locate the egg; 2) once there, sperm need to release enzymes to help them burrow through the protective zona pellucida of the egg; and 3) the membranes of a single sperm cell and egg must fuse, with the sperm...
93.6K
Infertility in Males01:23

Infertility in Males

655
Male infertility affects millions of couples worldwide, arising from various factors that impact different stages of the reproductive process. An endocrine imbalance resulting from conditions like hypogonadism, Klinefelter syndrome, or pituitary disorders can disrupt hormone levels and reduce sperm production. Testicular defects, such as tumors, cryptorchidism, atrophic testes, abnormal sperm morphology, and low sperm count or motility, may arise due to genetic factors, structural...
655
Sperm Transport01:15

Sperm Transport

4.5K
The journey of sperm from its origin to the point of ejaculation begins within the seminiferous tubules of the testis. Here, Sertoli cells produce fluid that propels non-motile sperm through a series of conduits, starting with the straight tubules leading to the rete testis. This interconnected network of tubules acts as the initial pathway for sperm, guiding them into the efferent ductules and then into the epididymis for maturation.
The maturation phase occurs in the epididymis, where sperm...
4.5K
Birth Control Methods01:22

Birth Control Methods

7.1K
Vasectomy is a surgical form of male sterilization that involves severing and sealing the vasa deferentia, preventing sperm from mixing with semen during ejaculation. Because a vasectomy does not impact the testes' ability to produce testosterone, hormone levels, libido, and sexual function generally remain unchanged. While vasectomy is highly effective in preventing pregnancy, with a success rate near 99.85%, rare cases of recanalization (spontaneous reconnection) can occur. Although...
7.1K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Brain organoids, consciousness, ethics and moral status.

Seminars in cell & developmental biology·2022
Same author

The ethical gene.

Bioethics·2022
Same author

Mandatory sex selection and mitochondrial transfer.

Bioethics·2018
Same author

Mitochondrial donation and 'the right to know'.

Journal of medical ethics·2016
Same author

Why disclosure of genetic ancestry in misattributed paternity cases should be treated differently from disclosure in adoption and gamete donation.

The American journal of bioethics : AJOB·2013
Same journal

Surrogacy and the Moral Significance of Gestation: Reassessing Procreative Responsibilities.

Bioethics·2026
Same journal

Capable, Unbearably Suffering, and Excluded: People With Mental Illness and the Ethics of Canada's Assisted-Dying Regime.

Bioethics·2026
Same journal

Transhumanism Without Transindividuation in the Age Without Epochality: Stiegler, Vice, and Radical Human Enhancement.

Bioethics·2026
Same journal

Between Safeguard and Constraint: Navigating Patient Autonomy in Protective Laws for Medical Assistance in Dying.

Bioethics·2026
Same journal

Bioethics of Space Exploration: Life, Risk, and Responsibility Beyond Earth.

Bioethics·2026
Same journal

The Concept of Harm in Medical Ethics.

Bioethics·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 16, 2026

Mouse Round Spermatid Injection
08:41

Mouse Round Spermatid Injection

Published on: January 26, 2024

1.6K

Sperm, Clinics, and Parenthood.

Reuven Brandt1

  • 1r.brandt@lancaster.ac.uk.

Bioethics
|August 16, 2016
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

New regulations for assisted reproduction, triggered by medical intervention, favor intending parents but raise concerns. These laws may violate parental rights, discriminate, and neglect child welfare interests, necessitating careful consideration beyond a laissez-faire approach.

Keywords:
HFE Actgamete donationparenthoodreproductive ethicssperm donation

More Related Videos

U-Shaped Horizontal Swimming Technique for Preparing High-Quality Sperm with Low DNA Fragmentation Index
09:16

U-Shaped Horizontal Swimming Technique for Preparing High-Quality Sperm with Low DNA Fragmentation Index

Published on: March 28, 2025

738
Sperm Collection of Differential Quality Using Density Gradient Centrifugation
03:28

Sperm Collection of Differential Quality Using Density Gradient Centrifugation

Published on: November 29, 2018

20.9K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 16, 2026

Mouse Round Spermatid Injection
08:41

Mouse Round Spermatid Injection

Published on: January 26, 2024

1.6K
U-Shaped Horizontal Swimming Technique for Preparing High-Quality Sperm with Low DNA Fragmentation Index
09:16

U-Shaped Horizontal Swimming Technique for Preparing High-Quality Sperm with Low DNA Fragmentation Index

Published on: March 28, 2025

738
Sperm Collection of Differential Quality Using Density Gradient Centrifugation
03:28

Sperm Collection of Differential Quality Using Density Gradient Centrifugation

Published on: November 29, 2018

20.9K

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Law
  • Family Law
  • Bioethics

Background:

  • Current assisted reproduction regulations often create complex legal parenthood scenarios.
  • Recent legislative approaches utilize medical intervention as a trigger for specific legal parenthood frameworks.
  • These frameworks aim to provide more favorable outcomes for intending parents and sperm providers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically analyze a recent regulatory approach to assisted reproduction.
  • To identify and discuss the legal and ethical challenges posed by these new laws.
  • To propose a more comprehensive framework that considers all stakeholders.

Main Methods:

  • Legal analysis of recent assisted reproduction regulations.
  • Ethical examination of parental rights and child welfare.
  • Comparative review of existing and proposed legal frameworks.

Main Results:

  • The analyzed laws, while an improvement, present significant problems.
  • Issues identified include potential violations of parental rights and imposition of burdens.
  • Discrimination and inadequate consideration of child welfare interests are also key concerns.

Conclusions:

  • The current regulatory model is flawed and requires substantial revision.
  • A balanced approach is needed that upholds parental rights and prioritizes child welfare.
  • This analysis does not advocate for a permissive stance on third-party sperm conception but calls for better regulation.