Receiving Donor Sperm
While donor sperm is an important part of fertility treatment, over the past few years it has become increasingly difficult to get supplies. However, MFS can source donor sperm from either regular altruistic donors or occasionally from other clinics in the UK or even from abroad. Unfortunately, due to the shortage of donor sperm from altruistic donors, the waiting list to receive treatment can be several months. Alternatively, a woman or couple may use a ‘known sperm donor’, ie a friend or relative, who agrees to provide sperm for use in their treatment only.
Donor sperm may be used in IUI, IVF or ICSI treatment.
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Who may benefit from using donor sperm?
- single women
- women in a same sex relationship
- couples where the man has no sperm (azoospermia)
- couples where the man’s sperm is of very poor quality or insufficient quantity
- couples where the man is at risk of passing on a serious hereditary condition
Who are the sperm donors?
Sperm donors:
- are aged 18-45
- are of good health
- have no personal or family history of inherited illness or abnormalities (such as epilepsy or haemophilia)
- free of sexually transmitted diseases, HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C
Sperm donors receive no fee, only reasonable expenses.
Matching donors and recipients
Donors and recipients are usually matched against the following:
- ethnicity
- eye colour
- hair colour
- CMV status
Identity of sperm donors
Both the sperm donor and recipient remain anonymous to each other, although the recipient may receive some non-identifying information about the donor, such as a description of his physical characteristics and personal interests.
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Costs
Cost of donor sperm at MFS
For details of the cost of donor sperm email the MFS laboratory team or call them on 01922 455911.
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