Posthumous sperm use remains uncommon in Australia, usually arising after the sudden and unexpected death of a partner. A/Prof Alex Polyakov, Fertility Specialist and Medical Director at Genea Melbourne City, has seen first-hand how the legal complexities add further strain for those already experiencing grief.
He has raised concerns about the unfairness of state-by-state legislation and the significant costs involved in court applications and interstate transport. Polyakov also cautions that without careful reform, families could one day face even more restrictive laws, making an already rare and challenging pathway to parenthood even less accessible.
