Common
Blood donation restrictions on men who have sex with men
Many countries have laws, regulations, or recommendations that effectively prohibit donations of blood or tissue for organ and corneal transplants from men who have sex with men (MSM), a classification irrespective of whether they identify themselves as bisexual or gay. Some prohibitions depend on the specific same-sex sexual practices or whether the sex takes place in a monogamous relationship, while others do not. Temporary restrictions are sometimes called "deferrals", since blood donors who are found ineligible may be found eligible at a later date. However, many deferrals are indefinite meaning that donations are not accepted at any point in the future, constituting a de facto ban. Such prohibitions are generally in place due to the higher prevalence of HIV/AIDS among men who have sex with men. Since 1982, the risk for HIV infection transmitted via transfusion has been almost eliminated by the use of questionnaires to exclude donors at higher risk for HIV infection and performing screening...
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