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Tammuz and surrogate donation: The company responds to criticism about the background of the egg donors

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Tammuz, a company that mediates surrogacy opportunities in 15 countries including Sweden, states that since 2008 they have helped 2,000 children to be born.
The company signs contracts with parents while clinics such as Celagem in Colombia carry out the process.
Following revelations that some egg donors also sell sexual services online, Tammuz denies knowledge of this and emphasizes that the clinics are responsible for donor information and screening.

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Why It Matters

Tammuz is a company that mediates surrogacy opportunities and has operations in 15 countries. Since 2008, they say they have helped 2,000 babies to be born through collaboration with clinics like Celagem in Colombia, which carry out the medical process and are responsible for donor information and screening.

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Tammuz is available in 15 countries, including Sweden. Since 2008, the group has, according to its own information, helped 2,000 children come into the world.

It is Tammuz who signs the contract with the future parents. Surrogate clinics, such as Celagem in Colombia, carry out the actual process.

On its website, Tammuz writes that clients are provided with "comprehensive information" about the Colombian egg donors, such as "educational background, employment record and personal interests."

Tammuz is not aware that egg donors sell, or have sold, sexual acts on live sex sites, according to the company's marketing manager Roy Youldous Raiss.

He answers DN's questions via email and emphasizes that it is not Tammuz - but the surrogate clinic Celagem - that recruits and screens the egg donors. We trust, writes Roy Youldous Raiss, that Celagem "conducts all selection processes in a professional and ethical manner".

"As we explain to our customers and as stated in the agreement, the donor information is provided under the responsibility of the clinic and may be based on information provided by the donor himself."

What do you think about so many financially disadvantaged women donating eggs?

"Some are motivated by the opportunity to help others start a family, while compensation is an important factor for others, especially in countries where economic opportunities may be limited. We should neither romanticize nor hide that reality".

The important thing, writes Roy Youldous Raiss, is to "ensure that each donor makes a fully informed and voluntary decision, without coercion."

One of Tammuz's customers in Sweden, Niklas Thenstedt, tells DN that he feels led behind the scenes, after the revelation that women who donate eggs also sell, or have sold, sex online.

Roy Youldous Raiss writes that Tammuz is "genuinely sorry that he feels misled". At the same time, he writes, it is important to clarify that it is not Tammuz who provides donors.

"Tammuz has not knowingly provided incorrect information or withheld relevant facts."

They sell sex – and their eggs

"I want to know the truth about the egg donors"

What to Watch

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Tammuz will review its information procedures regarding egg donors following customer criticism
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Open Questions

How extensive is the presence of egg donors who also sell sexual services online?
What measures does Celagem take to ensure that donors are not involved in sex work?
Will Tammuz change its procedures to ensure greater transparency around donor information?

Tammuz and surrogate donation: The company responds to criticism about the background of the egg donors

Quick Look

Tammuz, a company that mediates surrogacy opportunities in 15 countries including Sweden, states that since 2008 they have helped 2,000 children to be born.
The company signs contracts with parents while clinics such as Celagem in Colombia carry out the process.
Following revelations that some egg donors also sell sexual services online, Tammuz denies knowledge of this and emphasizes that the clinics are responsible for donor information and screening.