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Can I undergo artificial insemination with my husband's sperm if he is dead?

By Sara Salgado B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 01/30/2017

It is possible provided that he left consent before passing away, and it is done within a limited period of time post-mortem. Nevertheless, the answer to this question depends on the regulations governing it by country. In Spain, for instance, this period is 12 months.

 Sara Salgado
Sara Salgado
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU). Master's Degree in Human Assisted Reproduction from the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM). Certificate of University Expert in Genetic Diagnosis Techniques from the University of Valencia (UV).
Embryologist. Degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU). Master's Degree in Human Assisted Reproduction from the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM). Certificate of University Expert in Genetic Diagnosis Techniques from the University of Valencia (UV).