Become a sperm donor
Take a stand. Help others. Earn up to 6,500 DKK per month
As a sperm donor at Cryos you help others achieve their dream of having a child. At the same time, you will get up to 500 DKK per donation – or 6,500 DKK per month. Apply online and visit our sperm bank in Aalborg, Aarhus, Odense, or Copenhagen.
Why become a sperm donor?
Make a real difference
Your donation can help someone have a child and build the family they have always dreamed of.
Get compensated and stay active
Receive up to 6,500 DKK in compensation and 200 DKK for fitness activities of your choice when you donate regularly.
Learn more about your health
As part of the process, we will test your sperm quality and screen you for a range of diseases.
Donate near you
You can donate in Aalborg, Aarhus, Copenhagen, or Odense.
Do you meet the requirements to become a sperm donor?
To become a sperm donor at Cryos, you need to meet certain requirements. Among other things, 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
How to become a sperm donor
Send application
Your first step in the process is to send your sperm donor application to Cryos. When you have completed the application form, you will be asked to choose a time for your first sperm sample. You can choose the time that suits you best.
Apply as a sperm donor here >
Sperm analysis
When your application has been submitted, you must show up at Cryos at your selected time, to make your first sperm sample. Subsequently, we will analyse the sample to see if your sperm quality is good enough for you to become a sperm donor.
How to ensure a good sperm quality >
Health questionnaire
If your sperm quality is good enough, your next step is to complete a questionnaire about your health. To become a sperm donor you must be healthy and well – physically and mentally. Furthermore, you have to choose which type of Donor Profile you would like to have.
See sperm donor requirements >
Health check
Afterward, you must go through a clinical examination and give blood and urine samples. You will also have a talk with our psychologist about your background and your motivation. If you are accepted, you can start as a sperm donor an receive your first compensation.
Learn more about how to become a sperm donor >
What our sperm donors say
We asked some of our sperm donors their reasons for becoming donors and how it feels to make a huge difference for others. Read what they say below.
Which diseases are you screened for as a sperm donor?
To ensure that you are as healthy as possible, you will go through a screening process before being accepted as a Cryos donor. But what are you screened for?
Keep track of your compensation with our new donor app
Are you a sperm donor at Cryos and would you like to keep track of how much compensation you have earned? And see how good your sperm quality is? Then download our new app.
Get DKK 200 per month for your favourite type of workout
As an active sperm donor at Cryos, you can from now on receive a monthly subsidy of DKK 200 to help pay for your preferred type of exercise. Read why and how it works here.
Messages from the sperm donors to future children
What would you say if you had the chance to speak to future children born with help from your sperm donations?
Who do you help as a sperm donor?
Unfortunately, not everyone can conceive without help. As a sperm donor, you help couples struggling with male infertility, lesbians and single women who have not found the right partner. What they all have in common is a strong desire to have a child.
Why become a sperm donor at Cryos?
Cryos is a Danish sperm bank with more than 35 years of experience, and we are proud to call ourselves the world's largest sperm bank. We prioritize safety and honesty, ensuring that you, as a donor, feel safe and well-informed throughout the entire process. We provide you with thorough preparation before you make the final decision to become a sperm donor. We also strive to always give you the best possible experience, no matter which of our branches you visit. Learn more about Cryos here.
Find us in the 4 largest cities in Denmark
Cryos International - Aalborg
Find us in Aalborg at Algade 28, 1.
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Cryos International - Aarhus
Find us in Aarhus at Vesterbro Torv, 3, 5.
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Cryos International - Copenhagen
Find us in Copenhagen at Nørre Søgade, 35.
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Cryos International - Odense
Find us in Odense at Vestergade 69, 2.
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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.