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Infertility counseling is a specialized field that will continue to grow in coming years as the impact of infertility and its treatment is documented more and more in terms of emotional, physical, social and life consequences. Counselors should anticipate issues that may arise in the future and assist couples in their efforts to address them. We report here on recordkeeping issues of possible future concern that should be addressed when Orthodox Jewish couples make use of donor eggs. Good medical practice values the importance of understanding the patient’s individual concerns and values, including the complex psychological, sociological and cultural context in which they experience their infertility. Good counseling anticipates and addresses future problems about which patients might not currently be aware.
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Grazi, R.V., Wolowelsky, J.B. Addressing the particular recordkeeping needs of infertile orthodox Jewish couples considering the use of donated eggs. J Assist Reprod Genet 31, 251–253 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10815-014-0175-6
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10815-014-0175-6