What is a sperm donor?
A sperm donor is a man who donates his sperm to help single women or couples who cannot have children realise their dream of becoming parents. All men can apply to become sperm donors.
As a sperm donor, you receive compensation for your time and effort. Follow the link to read more about sperm donor pay and compensation.
Who needs donor sperm?
Many types of people need donor sperm to fulfil their dream of a child. Here are the three most common:
- Lesbian couples
- Single women
- Heterosexual couples struggling with infertility
How does sperm donation work?
Sperm donation is very simple: A man donates his sperm, which is then used in fertility treatment to help people fulfil their dream of a child. Before being accepted as donors, all men must complete a thorough screening process to ensure the safety of the recipients and future children.
Who donates sperm?
All men between 18 and 45 years old can become sperm donors, as long as they meet the requirements. At Cryos, only 5-10% of all applicants will be accepted into the donor programme. The requirements are:
- Are healthy and fit – physically and mentally
- Have a good sperm quality
- Can inform us about your and your family's medical history
- Can visit one of our departments 1-2 times a week
- Are not - or have not been - a donor in a sperm bank other than Cryos
Read more about the sperm donor requirements here.
How to apply as a sperm donor
The first step to becoming a sperm donor is to send an application to the sperm bank you wish to apply to. Once you have submitted your application you will be called in for a clinical examination to assess the quality of your sperm, as well as your mental and physical health. The screening aims to minimise the risk of potential diseases being transferred to the recipients of the donor sperm. You can be accepted as a sperm donor when your sperm quality has been tested and you have been screened for diseases. After that, you will be able to start donating sperm.
Find out more about becoming a sperm donor here.