FDA wants sperm banks to bar donors who've had gay sex

illbill

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Sat May-07-05 08:53 PM
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FDA wants sperm banks to bar donors who've had gay sex

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<snip>NEW YORK (AP) -- To the dismay of gay-rights activists, the Food and Drug Administration is about to implement new rules recommending that any man who has engaged in homosexual sex in the previous five years be barred from serving as an anonymous sperm donor.<snip>

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Sat May-07-05 08:55 PM
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1. The FDA needs to take whatever to 'chill out'..

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HockeyMom

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Sat May-07-05 09:10 PM
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2. Simple blood test would show if they are HIV postive

If they can test all blood for Aids before a blood donation, why not do a blood test for a sperm donation for ALL men.

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blogbear

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Sat May-07-05 09:23 PM
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3. I don't have a problem with that and I'm sure I have some to spare..

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