Fertility • June 10, 2020

MedicusPodden – the changes in the Biotechnology Act with Åshild Bruun-Gundersen

Eirin Myrvang Berg

Marketer

We speak to one of the politicians who has been at the forefront of changing the Biotechnology Act. Hear Åshild Bruun-Gundersen tell us what is behind the proposed changes – and how they will work in practice.

The legislative amendments regarding egg donation, assisted fertilization for singles, and egg freezing have undoubtedly been long-awaited by many. On May 26, 2020, the proposed amendments, which were prepared by Bruun-Gundersen, among others, were adopted by the Storting.

In episode 9 of MedicusPodden, we go through the uncertainties surrounding the upcoming changes, when you can take advantage of the new offers – and much more.

Listen to the episode on iTunes og Spotify or watch the video below.

All episodes of MedicusPodden you can see here.

Still have questions – or are you wondering about the way forward? Book a free, no-obligation chat with us at Medicus

How to easily find the questions that are relevant to you

To make it easy for you to find what you are most interested in, we have created an overview of the questions that are answered.

What has happened in recent months that allowed the proposed amendments to pass? Has it gone too fast? - 03:16
How were the legal texts drafted? (06:20)
What challenges have previous proposals for egg donation had? (07:56)
Why is egg donation limited to the Nordic region? - 09:05
What are the main reasons for allowing egg donation? (10:06)
When a couple consists of two women, the person receiving the egg from the other party must be infertile? - 12:10
What is the reason why the child must have biological connection to one of the parents? (14:07)
Some couples and women have already had children at a clinic abroad and know who the donor is. They now want to have a more children with the same donor, so that the children become full siblings, but receive the treatment in Norway. The regulations in Norway state that the recipient should not know who the donor is – the doctor must choose. Have you discussed this issue? (21:25)
What are the most important arguments for assisted reproduction for singles – and are there good counterarguments? (26:20)
Er det difference in the suitability assessment of singles than couples? (32:22)
What is one childcare certificate, and how does it work in practice? (37:35)
When do the legal changes come into effect? and the clinics start offering the new services? (41:40)
What requirements and frameworks come into play? NIPT test? (48:20)
Will there be any frames or freezing restrictions of eggs? (51:40)
Why is it done? psychological assessment by egg donation? (54:40)
What do donors get in compensation by egg donation? (56:47)
What is upper age limit for embryo transfer? (59:18)

Brand: As these legislative changes are very recent, we reserve the right to change them. At the same time, we would like to inform you that we do not have all the answers to what the practice will be like. We will continue to share information as the pieces fall into place.

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MedicusPodden – the changes in the Biotechnology Act with Åshild Bruun-Gundersen

Still have questions – or are you wondering about the way forward? Book a free, no-obligation chat with us at Medicus

How to easily find the questions that are relevant to you

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