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Who can donate sperm?
Sperm donation offers couples and individuals who cannot conceive naturally the chance of starting a family. Choosing to donate your sperm is a selfless and rewarding act, however, we understand it’s a life-changing decision for both the donor and recipients.
Find out everything you need to know about who is eligible to become a sperm donor so you can decide if it’s the right choice for you.
Understanding sperm donation
Sperm donation is a procedure whereby a man produces a sample of semen (the fluid containing sperm that is released during ejaculation) with the intention of donating it to a licensed sperm bank or fertility clinic for use in fertility treatment such as IVF or IUI.
For some people, donor sperm offers the only solution for them conceiving a child, for example, individuals pursuing solo parenthood, same-sex female couples and couples struggling to conceive because of a male factor issue.
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How does sperm donation work?
At TFP Fertility, we strive to make the sperm donation process as seamless as possible. We’ve broken it down into six simple steps and will work around your busy schedule where possible.
1. Apply online. You’ll answer a few basic questions and provide your contact details.
2. Sperm donation information pack. We'll send you everything you need to know about becoming a sperm donor. You’ll also need to fill out a medical questionnaire which will be reviewed by our clinical team.
3. Semen analysis. You’ll need to visit our clinic to produce an initial semen sample for testing purposes to ensure you meet the outlined criteria for sperm donation.
4. Consultation and counselling. We’ll arrange for you to meet with a counsellor to discuss your application and the implications of becoming a sperm donor.
5. Freezing, screening and testing. You’ll need to provide another semen sample and have a blood test. These will be screened to identify any potential genetic or medical conditions.
6. Donation. If you’ve met all the qualifying criteria for sperm donation, you’ll need to attend several sperm donation appointments (approximately 10-15). Once this has been done, a doctor will sign you off as a TFP Fertility donor and your characteristics will be logged and made available to potential recipients.
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What are the requirements for sperm donation?
To become a sperm donor, you will need to fulfill the criteria set out by the HFEA (Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority).
This includes:
Being a male aged between 18 and 45
Willing to be screened for medical conditions
Having no known serious medical disability or family history of hereditary disorders
Providing information on your immediate family’s medical history (children, siblings, parents and grandparents)
Agreeing to be a registered donor with the HFEA
Donating only to the TFP Fertility Donor Bank
Not putting yourself at risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Not knowingly omitting any relevant information which could affect the health of any children born as a result of your donation
Committing to weekly appointments over a three-month period
To help achieve a successful pregnancy, all donated sperm must be of high quality. Because of this, only a small percentage of potential donors will be eligible for donation.
It’s important to know that there are many reasons why you might not be able to become a sperm donor, however, it may have nothing to do with your own fertility.
If you are unable to donate, the reasons why will be explained in full, and we’ll provide any information or advice you may need.
What are the age restrictions?
To legally donate your sperm to a licensed sperm bank or fertility clinic you must be aged between 18 and 45.
Are there any health criteria to meet?
To ensure the safety of our recipients and any potential children born from donor sperm, there are stringent health requirements that must be met.
Potential sperm donors must be considered in good health with no serious genetic disorders or infectious diseases.
As part of the donation process, you will provide a blood test and a semen sample which will be screened for any conditions that could likely be passed on to either the child or birth mother.
Can you donate sperm anonymously?
Due to a change in law in April 2005, it is no longer possible to donate sperm anonymously. This means that anyone conceived using donor sperm can ask the HFEA for their donor’s name, date of birth and last known address when they reach 18 years of age.
It’s important to consider what this may mean for you in the future if you decide to become a donor. You’ll be able to go over this in more detail with one of our specialist counsellors during your mandatory session.
However, until then, both the recipient of the donor sperm and any children born will only have access to non-identifying information such as height, weight, hair and eye colour.
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What is the compensation for sperm donation?
In the UK, it is illegal to pay someone for their sperm donation. However, a sperm donor can receive up to £45 per clinic visit to cover their expenses. If considered reasonable, more is available if your expenses for things like travel, accommodation or childcare are higher than this.
Please note, your fertility clinic may ask for receipts to provide your expenses are higher than £45.
If you’re not a permanent resident of the UK, you may be compensated in the same way as a UK sperm donor, but you won’t be able to claim any overseas travel expenses.
For more information please visit the HFEA website.
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