Become a sperm donor: Help others and earn up to 6,500 DKK

Help others have the child they have always dreamed of

As a sperm donor with Cryos, you can make a huge difference to people who cannot have children without help. At the same time, you will receive up to 500 DKK per donation and up to 6,500 DKK per month in compensation.

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Who do you help as a sperm donor?

As a sperm donor, you help people who have a strong desire to have a child – but who cannot fulfil their dream without the help of a donor. These may include:

Single women who wish to become mothers
Lesbian couples who dream of starting a family
Couples where the man has poor sperm quality
People who need donor sperm for other health reasons

"I never expected to be a father and now I am enjoying Vidar and am a proud father. I can teach him all the bad stuff I learned from my father! I am really looking forward to the future I have with this little man."

Johan, father of Vidar

Why become a sperm donor?

Can you become a sperm donor?

To become a sperm donor at Cryos, you must:

Be between 18 and 45 years old
Be healthy – physically and mentally (preferred BMI not above 35)
Have good sperm quality
Be able to inform us about your and your family’s medical history
Be able to visit one of our departments 1-2 times per week

These requirements help to ensure that your donation can be used safely and responsibly in fertility treatment. We will, of course, guide you through the entire assessment process.

Requirements for new sperm donors

How to become a sperm donor

You choose for yourself what type of donor you want to be

Among other things, you can choose whether you want to be an ID Release, Early ID Release or Non-ID Release donor, depending on what feels right for you. We will, of course, go through the options with you before you make your choice.

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Why I became a sperm donor

We have asked some of our sperm donors why they chose to become sperm donors, and what it feels like to make a huge difference to others. Read what they have to say below.

"It turns out that there is a huge need for sperm donors, and I decided that that was something that I wanted to do. I wanted to make a difference in the world and help others."

Sperm donor at Cryos

"It turns out that there is a huge need for sperm donors, and I decided that that was something that I wanted to do. I wanted to make a difference in the world and help others."

Sperm donor at Cryos

Frequently asked questions about being a sperm donor

Is it difficult to become a sperm donor?

Becoming a sperm donor is difficult. Only about 5-10% of donor applicants at Cryos end up becoming sperm donors. The reason it is challenging lies in the extensive examination of the donors' mental and physical health, which eliminates many applicants. Additionally, many potential donors are excluded based on sperm quality, which needs to be very high for the sperm to withstand freezing and thawing for use in fertility treatment.

How many children does a sperm donor have?

The number of children a donor is a biological parent of varies since different countries have different regulations regarding the number of children per donor. In Denmark, a sperm donor can contribute to a maximum of 12 different families. Therefore, the donor can help bring more than 12 children into the world if they are born within the same family.

Do sperm donors receive payment?

No, a sperm donor does not receive payment, but sperm donors are compensated for their inconvenience and transportation. The compensation varies from person to person, but as a sperm donor, you are guaranteed a minimum amount of 200 DKK for each donation. A sperm donor can receive up to 500 DKK for one donation.

Can I donate sperm anonymously?

Yes, at Cryos, it is possible to donate sperm anonymously. As a sperm donor, you can choose to be a Non-ID Release donor, which means that children born through your sperm donations cannot obtain any identifying information about you from Cryos at any point. Learn more about your sperm donor profile and choices here.