Children of Sperm Donors | Healthmad

Children of Sperm Donors | Healthmad

When sperm donors became popular in the 1970s there were no tests done on the donated sperm and no medical history was taken of the donor. Those donor conceived children are now adults and some are finding out their donors medical history the hard way. Lessons have been learned. Donors must now give their medical history and tests are run on the donated sperm. There is little chance of these earlier donor conceived adults getting their medical information. Some are blogging and setting up websites to share their stories and hoping to find some clues.

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Charles Frazier and The Appalachian People | Trifter

Charles Frazier and The Appalachian People | Trifter

Charles Frazier writes about the Appalachian people in the most interesting stories. Cold Mountain was written about the Civil War and the Appalachian people who participated in the war. Along with Gone With the Wind it is the book that most closely defines the Civil War. Charles Frazier was raised in Appalachia and knows the area and people from personal experience. That’s what makes the people feel so real in his stories. If you haven’t read any of his books yet, you have missed a treat.

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