Suffering from the sperm donor and his children

Getting information about your father as a child from a sperm donor has been nearly impossible in the United States for decades. Thanks to DNA tests and the internet, hidden stories are now coming to light. In the podcast BioHacked the common thread is the story of Amber, who asked for a DNA test before Christmas and found out that she was a donor child after all. The telephone conversation in which she confronts her parents about her discovery hits hard. Also shocking: after Brittany became ill, her parents discovered that the donor had concealed a hereditary kidney disease. The podcast also highlights the donor side: is it ethical to track down a donor who was promised anonymity? The podcast provides a fascinating, critical look at the fertility industry.